Are we women afraid to machine wash silk clothes? Learn the washing secret to keep silk fabric looking like new

WHAT MAKES A SILK SKIRT SPECIAL?

The silk skirts women favour most in the wardrobe include the flared silk skirt, the long silk skirt, the black silk skirt and the silk midi skirt. These skirts usually have the following characteristics:

• Little stretch: silk is regarded as one of the most durable natural-fibre fabrics available today. Because it is made from natural fibres, silk stretches fairly little, only moderately.

• A lustrous surface: the fibre structure of silk is rather like a triangle. So when light falls on it, you see silk's natural lustre reflected from different angles.

• Warm in winter, cool in summer: silk is regarded as a fabric that holds warmth well when the weather turns cold, especially on freezing winter days. Because it is made from silkworm thread, silk retains water relatively well. It is this characteristic that gives silk its tendency to cling to the skin.

How to wash and care for silk properly

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO WASH AND CARE FOR A SILK SKIRT PROPERLY?

1. Do not wash it with other fabrics

When machine washing, avoid washing silk with other materials. During the wash, silk rubbing against other garments can scratch and mark it and take away the beautiful lustre of fine silk.

2. Water at 20 - 30 degrees C

It is best to wash a silk skirt in cold water. In hot weather you can add ice cubes so the water is properly cold, which keeps the silk fibres firm and prevents fading. Natural fibres such as silk easily lose their properties at high temperatures.

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3. Do not rub hard

As you can see, a silk skirt is very delicate. So wash it gently by hand and avoid rubbing hard. Too much force can leave your silk skirt worn or even torn.

4. Choose a specialist laundry liquid

To keep silk beautifully lustrous, choose a specialist laundry liquid that protects clothes, such as Lord Diamond laundry liquid. With its ultra-concentrated French perfume essence, Lord Diamond French perfume laundry liquid lifts every stubborn stain, keeps clothes clean and soft and holds its fragrance for days. Lord Diamond laundry liquid makes clothes last longer and keeps their colours as bright and white as new. Lord Diamond French perfume laundry liquid uses a new, improved formula that dissolves quickly in water and soaks deep into every fibre, making clothes easy to wash clean, keeping colours bright and new and stopping dirt from settling back into the fabric. The product is managed under a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.

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5. Do not dry it by twisting

Blot a freshly washed silk skirt dry with a cotton towel. Do not remove the water by twisting, screwing up or wringing it, as that seriously damages an expensive silk garment. If you use a machine, choose a wash setting with a low spin speed. You can also use a laundry bag to keep a delicate silk skirt safe.

6. Avoid direct sunlight

Hang a silk skirt somewhere shaded and airy, and do not let direct sunlight fall on it, which fades silk. Silk is not only less hard-wearing but also loses its colour very easily under sunlight.

7. Do not iron; if you must, use steam at a low temperature

Ideally, do not iron a silk skirt at all. Only iron when it is genuinely necessary. Best of all, shake the garment firmly as you hang it so the silk falls straight, and once dry hang it in the wardrobe on a hanger, so you will not need to iron it before wearing. If you must iron, use a setting suitable for silk (cold or warm steam).

Do not dry it by twisting

8. Use vinegar on stubborn stains

For skirts in silk or satin, if you get a stubborn stain such as red wine, pour vinegar or lemon juice directly onto it and wash several times. Never use bleach on this material.

9. Do not dry clean

Dry cleaning also uses cleaning chemicals. If you have a stain so stubborn that vinegar or lemon cannot deal with it, you should still not resort to dry cleaning. Better to contact the brand for suitable advice. 

We hope the tips above for washing and caring for a silk skirt help you keep your favourite skirt lasting and soft over time. And do not forget to follow Vilaco for the latest tips on caring for your family's clothes.

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