{"id":4847,"date":"2021-12-23T08:00:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T12:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/?p=4847"},"modified":"2023-04-29T04:29:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-29T08:29:43","slug":"how-to-wash-silk-linen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/how-to-wash-silk-linen\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wash Silk Linen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people are confused about that the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/luxury-silk-bed-linens.html\">silk bedding<\/a> they have can\u2019t last long. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/\">silk linen<\/a> is a very strong fabric and can last for many years if cared for properly. Here are some tips about how to wash it correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the care label: Always check the care label for specific instructions on how to wash your silk linen. Follow the manufacturer&#8217;s recommendations for best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hand wash: Silk linen should be hand washed in cool water with a gentle detergent. Avoid using harsh chemicals or bleach, which can damage the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse thoroughly: Rinse the silk linen thoroughly to remove all soap residue. Gently press out excess water, but do not wring or twist the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Air dry: Hang or lay the silk linen flat to dry. Avoid exposing it to direct sunlight, as this can cause fading or yellowing of the fabric.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iron with care: If necessary, iron the silk linen on a low heat setting while it is still slightly damp. Use a pressing cloth to protect the fabric from direct heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Store properly: When storing silk linen, avoid hanging it as this can cause stretching or distortion. Instead, fold it neatly and store it in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/silk-bed-linen\/silk-duvet-cover-sets.html\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-8430\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pure-mulberry-silk-duvet-cover-sets-0605-l.jpg\" alt=\"pure mulberry silk linen\" class=\"wp-image-9840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pure-mulberry-silk-duvet-cover-sets-0605-l.jpg 1020w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pure-mulberry-silk-duvet-cover-sets-0605-l-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pure-mulberry-silk-duvet-cover-sets-0605-l-768x452.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/pure-mulberry-silk-duvet-cover-sets-0605-l-102x60.jpg 102w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you follow our tips to wash your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/luxury-silk-bed-linens.html\">luxury bedding<\/a>, you can enjoy the beauty and comfort of silk linen for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people are confused about that the silk bedding they have can\u2019t last long. In fact, silk linen is a very strong fabric and can last for many years if cared for properly. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9841,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4847","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-silk-care","latest_post"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4847","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4847"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4847\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11313,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4847\/revisions\/11313"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9841"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4847"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4847"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ellesilk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4847"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}