Is silk washable?

Silk Filled Pillows and Comforters:

• Perle Silk does not recommend wet cleaning for silk-filled products due to the risk of introducing impurities and clumps. Ask your local dry clean company who had experience wash the silk filled products.
• Products like silk-filled pillows and throws come with washable removable covers.
• For spot cleaning, use a mixture of white vinegar, water and silk detergent to remove stains. If you don't have silk detergent, simply use hair shampoo or bath gel as a alternative.
• Airing the products in the sun for an hour or two once or twice a year helps evaporate residual moisture and maintain fluffiness.
• Tumble dry on low temperature setting in the dryer to refresh it.

Charmeuse Silk:

• Charmeuse silk, especially with higher momme counts (e.g., 22 momme), is machine washable and durable. Dry clean is recommended to retain the luster of the fabric longer.
• Use a cool water setting and the gentlest cycle on your washing machine.
• Use silk-friendly detergents like Le Blanc Silk and Lingerie Wash.
• Wash silk items separately from other fabrics.
• For drying, use the lowest heat setting on the shortest duration possible.
• Removing silk from the dryer while slightly damp allows it to dry quickly.
• Dry cleaning is the recommended method for washing silk bedding, ensuring a wrinkle-free and fresh appearance.

These guidelines should help customers take proper care of their silk-filled products and charmeuse silk items.