Cleaning a silk scarf:

A silk scarf is a delicate accessory, so gentle cleaning is important to preserve the fibers and colors. Here are our cleaning recommendations:

Gentle hand washing (recommended)

1. Use lukewarm water (max. 30°C).
2. Use a mild detergent, ideally a special silk detergent or a gentle baby shampoo.
3. Soak the scarf briefly (3-5 minutes), do not rub or wring.
4. Move gently through the water – do not scrub.
5. Rinse with clean water, possibly with a dash of vinegar (this preserves the shine).
6. Squeeze out the excess water between two towels, do not wring!
7. Dry lying down, away from direct sunlight or heating.

Machine wash (only if absolutely necessary)

• Only use the gentle wash cycle (silk or hand wash program).
• Use a laundry bag.
• Cold wash (max. 30°C) with silk detergent.
• No spin cycle, at most on the lowest setting.

Important instructions:

• Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
• Do not put in the dryer.
• To smooth: Iron inside out, preferably while still slightly damp and at a low temperature (silk setting).

Smoothing without an iron

Lightly moistening is often enough to remove wrinkles and creases.

• After dampening the silk scarf, lay it flat and do not let it air dry in direct sunlight – the silk will smooth itself out. This is the best way to protect the delicate fibers.

If ironing is still necessary:

• Turn the scarf inside out (i.e., to the matte back, not the shiny front).
• Place a thin cloth over the silk to protect it from the hot iron.
• Iron it while slightly damp at the lowest temperature (silk setting).