How to wash your silk
Golden Raven Studio silks are washable, no dry-cleaning necessary.
Handwashing is always best. Cool water will preserve the fiber and its colors best.
Mild soaps without a lot of harsh chemicals are best, a favorite in the studio is baby shampoo. This will give you a luscious soft scarf and will also help your silk last longer.
Drying
Instead of wringing out your silk, place the item within a bath towel and press the water out.
Air drying your silk is best. You can either hang it up or lay it out to dry flat. If you are in a hurry a quick tumble in the dryer on low/delicate, with a few towels or t-shirts will do the job.
Ironing and storing
Silk can be ironed with a warm iron with or without steam. The silks used by Golden Raven Studio will not normally get watermarks, so don’t be afraid to use steam or to spritz the silk down with water before ironing. Ironing while the silk is still slightly damp will give the best results.
Silk is a favorite of moths, so when placing your silk into long term storage be sure to use cedar chips or balls to keep them away.