| Silk is one of the most beautiful and luxurious fabrics | | | | them dry-cleaned. Dry-cleaning is often the first |
| in the world. Discovered in China around 2700 BC, the | | | | recommended method of cleaning silk shirts, however |
| production of it was generally unknown to the | | | | the solutions used in dry-cleaning can actually do |
| general public. As a probable result, silk was regarded | | | | more harm than good. These chemicals can |
| as pricey a commodity as jade and other spices. So | | | | emphasize existing stains, inadvertantly create new |
| even though your silk shirts may not have been | | | | ones, or even weaken the fibers that hold your silk |
| imported from China, we understand your desire to | | | | shirts together. |
| keep these expensive items in top-notch condition. | | | | Hand washing silk shirts prevents the damage caused |
| After all, there's nothing quite like a silk shirt to define | | | | by dry-cleaning because you just don't use the same |
| a professional look or sophisticated night on the | | | | chemicals. A 20-minute soak in warm water and mild |
| town. | | | | soap is all you need to remove odors and new stains. |
| Question is - how do you keep silk shirts looking | | | | Rinse with warm water, lay flat between two towels |
| new? | | | | to dry, and squeeze out excess water. That's it! |
| First things first - don't wear silk shirts without some | | | | You don't need any fancy dry cleaning machines or |
| type of protection without sweat. It's an oxymoron | | | | expensive chemical procedure to manage your silk |
| for sure - considering that silk makes a great heat | | | | attire. When dry, simply keep them folded in a |
| insulator. Protect your precious wardrobe from | | | | drawer and keep your silk shirts away from hangers. |
| permanent sweat stains by wearing perspiration pads | | | | Even hangers can damage silk shirts by leaving horrid |
| and/or other protective under-garments. | | | | hanger marks on them. Fortunatly, you flattening |
| Second, hand wash your silk shirts instead of having | | | | these marks by using an iron with a low-setting. |