Silk Care Guide

Look after me

Ordinarily silk should only be hand washed or dry cleaned due to it’s delicate fibres. Hand washing using cool water will extend the life of your Silk Works products, however our high quality and durable silk means you can also machine wash our pillowcases carefully.

Machine Wash instructions

Turn pillowcase inside out

Machine wash on the delicate setting on a cold wash below 30°C

Always use a pH neutral or delicate detergent

Do not use fabric softener - Do not use bleach - Do not tumble dry

Dry on a laundry stand away from direct heat

Iron on a low heat only, for pillowcases we recommend to iron inside out

Hand wash instructions

Use cold water or water below 30°C

Always use a pH neutral or delicate detergent

Avoid fabric softener

Wash your Silk Works products with extra care, avoid twisting and wringing excessively

Hang to dry on a laundry stand away from direct heat

Iron on a low heat only, for pillowcases we recommend to iron inside out

We recommend to hand wash our other products including scrunchies, eye masks and face masks.

Restoring colour vibrancy and shine 

Over time, silk can lose its natural shine and rich colour due to detergent residue or mineral buildup from hard water. A simple white vinegar rinse can restore the vibrancy of your silk, bringing back its beautiful luster.

To prepare the rinse fill a basin or sink with cool water.

Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar per litre (about 4 cups) of water. Stir gently to ensure it’s well-mixed.

To rinse the silk place your silk item in the solution, swishing it gently and keeping it submerged for 3–5 minutes. Always avoid scrubbing, wringing, or twisting the fabric, as silk is delicate.

Rinse with Clean Water (Optional):

If you notice a slight vinegar smell, follow up with a quick, cool water rinse to remove any lingering scent. This step is optional, as any vinegar odor will fade as the silk dries.

If you are using the vinegar rinse primarily to enhance colour vibrancy and shine, you can skip an additional wash.

This simple process will help preserve and renew the natural sheen and richness of your Silk Works.