silk fabric care tips

In general, silk clothing washed with dry clean technique. But actually wrote washed silk bias yourself at home, as long as the hand rinse. When weaving is rather sparse, after being washed silk will increase meeting. Thus, a light silk (like crepe de chine 12mm) it will get better after washing. Rather tight weave the silk will not shrink or shrink very little. But the clothing of silk bias alone does not shrink when washed fabric before stitching.
When washing, use a good quality detergent, which can remove fat and 'menghidupakan back' silk. do not use detergent containing alkaline or wax, petroleum, and the like. Silk should not dip eras, and neither should be dried in the dryer. Lay it on top of a towel, then roll.

Do not iron silk fabric with high heat settings, bias-can he yellowing or fading. Cover with silk lining materials before the board, or use a steam iron.