As we all know, it is not recommended
to machine wash silk
clothes. So, what is the reason? How to wash
silk?
Silk clothes generally refer to silk
material, which is a kind of porous fiber, which has good heat preservation,
moisture absorption, moisture dissipation and ventilation performance, and also
has a certain protective effect on the skin. Silk clothes generally feel soft,
smooth and have excellent elasticity.
But at the same time, the silk
material is also very delicate and requires careful care. Avoid dragging or
twisting with gravity in rough places, which will easily cause damage to
protein fibers. Therefore, if the silk clothes are improperly washed, they may
wrinkle and snag, and cause permanent damage.
The
correct way to wash and maintain silk clothes:
1.
Washing: Silk
clothes are woven from protein fibers. It is not suitable for washing with
ordinary washing machines or rubbing on rough items such as washboards. You
should choose hand washing or washing machine with silk washing function. Soak
the clothes in cold water for about 5-10 minutes. Wash them with neutral soap
or silk detergent.
2.
Drying: After
washing, silk
clothes should not be directly exposed to the
sun or dried. They should be dried in the shade. Because ultraviolet rays tend
to yellow and age silk clothes. In addition, silk clothes should not be twisted
after washing, but gently shaken, and the reverse side of the clothes should be
aired out, and then ironed when they are 70% dry.
3.
Ironing: Silk
clothes have poor anti-wrinkle performance. It looks more beautiful if it
wrinkles after washing and needs ironing. When ironing, let the clothes dry
until 70% dry, and then spray the water mist evenly. Wait 3 to 5 minutes before
ironing. Keep the temperature below 150°C. There is also a point that the iron
cannot directly touch the surface of the silk clothing, so as not to produce
aurora.
4.
Preservation:
Save silk clothes, those thin underwear, skirts and shirts, etc., first wash
them, and then iron them dry before saving. Those autumn and winter clothing,
cheongsam, etc. that are inconvenient to take apart and wash should be
dry-cleaned and ironed until they are dry-cleaned to prevent mildew. The ironed
silk clothing can also play a role in sterilization and pest control. One more
thing, the closet and closet for storing clothes should be kept clean to
prevent dust pollution.