Silk bedding maintenance
Silk is one of the animal fiber and contains 80% protein. Biochemical component is similar to our skin, so such it is a good feeling in the touch with silk. Silk is sensitive to the enzymes and bleaching agents in detergents and, therefore, enzymes and bleach degrade the proteins from which is the silk fiber. So fabric lose shine and it can be damaged.
For washing, use a liquid detergent for wool and machine washing program for wool. The temperature is recomended 30 ° C. To 60 ° C, it is possible to wash only the silk in natural color, including programo wool. Dyed silk, however maximum 30 ° C.
If it happens that you have added too much detergent and it can be see on the fabric, it can be washed again, of course, with less detergent.
Bedding is best to dry in air. If this is not possible, you may dry in the drier machine, but at the lower temperature, to 30 ° C. Silk bedding a little damp we removed from the machine and place it on air till is dry.
Ironing can be with normal steam, but with caution and care. We need some practice, that's really nice ironed.