How to store and preserve exquisite silk scarves

High-end silk scarves are precious and delicate, and you want to protect them and make them more durable. Should you put them in a drawer or hang them on a hanger? Should you wash it by hand or hand it over to the cleaner? What is the worse enemy of silk scarves?

Drawer or hanger?

Hangers have never been a good choice for storing silk scarves. Wire hangers will leave wrinkles and creases on the scarf. Clothes hangers with clips are even worse. Is a soft rubber hanger with multiple bars (similar to an oversized tie hanger) a better choice? Not really. It can hang several scarves at the same time (convenient to find the most suitable scarf for your clothes at first glance); however, it does not protect your beloved accessories from light and dust. Therefore, we recommend that you gently fold the scarf in the original box and put it in the drawer. Since silk fabrics need to be breathable, we also recommend that you remove the lid of the box (do not discard it; tuck it under the box).

Your scarves are more terrifying enemies

In addition to dust and too much direct sunlight-which will eventually affect the color of your scarf-perfume is another terrible enemy. Do not spray perfume on the scarf or neck. Spray it behind your ears or on your wrists.

Which one is clean?

When cleaning silk scarves at home, you have to take many risks: inappropriate cleaning agents will permanently destroy the color of the scarf; if it is too hot, so will the water. Pressing hard on the scarf will destroy the silk fibers. The best option is still to dry clean your scarf... once in a while. Needless to say: this means that you know a reliable dry cleaner, and you don't forget to tell him that your scarf is made of silk... and-the point-you keep him away from strong solvents.

. How to iron your silk scarf?

If you are using a traditional iron, always set it to a low fire (overheating can damage the fabric). Iron on the back of your scarf and place a clean thin cotton cloth between the scarf and the iron to eliminate the risk of scalding; if your scarf has hand-curled edges, please avoid squeezing it. But ironing along the hem.

For better results, we recommend that you lightly steam your silk scarf. You can use a hand steamer or steam iron. If you use a steam iron, it will be very helpful to use a thin and clean cotton press again. In any case, move the iron continuously and quickly to avoid scorching. Remember to let the silk cool completely before folding the scarf.

Compared with polyester scarves, the maintenance of silk scarves certainly requires more attention. However, these few tips should help you keep the silk scarf for many years. After all, let's put it this way: it's worth it! Silk is by far the most luxurious, shining, and sacred fabric produced on earth... We hope you like these suggestions from high-end silk experts!