Beautiful and elegant though it is, silk requires careful care and maintenance. silk bedding is considered to be a luxury. It costs a fortune. And so it makes sense to take proper care of it in order to make it last until you get sufficient mileage from it.
Machine Washing and Drying
While some silk sheets should always be washed by hand, some of the high quality silk sheets and larger items of bedding may be graded by the manufacturer as machine washable. They must be washed using gentle setting on the machine, with gentle soap and cool water.
It is a good idea to put the silk bedding in a pillow case or mesh bag to prevent wear and snagging of the silk. Washing should be done in small loads; the washer should not be overloaded. Silk should never be dried in the machine. It should be air dried. If it is absolutely necessary, it should be done on low heat setting and taken out as soon as it is done.
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Over the past several years there has been a drive for us all to become healthier, eat better more natural food, exercise more and improve the quality of our life. Consumer awareness about the environment has increased manifold. They have realized that even their individual effort shall go a long way in helping the planet. Therefore, they have started demanding natural goods. Many retail fields are experiencing this ‘back to nature’ phenomenon. Manufacturers are also standing up to the need of the hour and introducing natural products.
Silk is a natural fiber which has a number of benefits. It is remarkably strong and durable. It is hypo allergic, breathable, fire retardant, light and soft to touch. It is an investment rather than just a purchase. Therefore, care must be taken in picking out and caring for silk bedding so that it lasts for a longer time. While picking out silk sheets, comforters or pillow covers, one must keep these factors in mind:
