Detailed care instructions are included with each of our garments. We want to help you keep your pieces in good condition, and proper care is the key.

SILK

Silk is delicate so treat it gently. As a general rule avoid friction and strain to keep it in it’s best condition.
We recommend steaming. If you do need to press your silk garment use the low setting on the iron. Use a press cloth if you have one — really any plain clean fabric will work…a clean pillow case can work in a pinch.

Hand wash - 

This is our preferred method. Use a soap made for silk (we like The Laundress delicate wash) so you don’t damage the fabric.

1. Fill a clean sink or bowl with cool water. Add the soap and give the water a swirl to mix.
2. Pre-treat any stains. Turn your garment inside out. Soak it in the bowl for about 20 minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool water.
4. Press out any water. Laying it flat on a clean, dry towel and rolling the towel is a good method.
5. Lay flat to dry.

​DO NOT scrub or wring your silk garments. Remember, no friction or strain note above? It will damage the fabric so take it easy.


Machine -

We know…life is busy and sometimes this is more convenient. If you must, you can wash silk in the machine on a delicate cycle with silk detergent.

1. Pre-treat any stains. Turn your garment inside out. Place in a protective mesh bag.
2. Remove immediately after the cycle ends to prevent wrinkling.
3. Press out any water. Laying it flat on a clean dry towel and rolling the towel is a good method.
4. Lay flat to dry.

Because silk is very delicate even a gentle cycle can be rough on it. Using a mesh bag helps to reduce friction and snags.
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WOOL

Wool is made of keratin, the same protein as human hair. It’s a really resilient fiber, and washing wool can actually be good for it. As a general rule avoid friction and heat. Much like the hair on your head this damages the fiber. Never put your wool garment in the dryer...unless you want it to come out half it's original size.
We recommend steaming to maintain it's shape. If you do need to press your wool garment use a press cloth to help protect the fabric.

Hand wash - 

This is our preferred method. Use a soap made for wools (we like The Laundress wool and cashmere shampoo) so you don’t damage the fabric.

1. Fill a clean sink or bowl with cool water. Add the soap and give the water a swirl to mix.
2. Pre-treat any stains. Turn your garment inside out. Soak it in the bowl for about 20 minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly under cool water.
4. Press out any water. Laying it flat on a clean, dry towel and rolling the towel is a good method.
5. Lay flat or hang to dry.

DO NOT scrub, wring, bleach or machine dry your wool garments.

Note - We do not recommend machine washing your wool garments. Even in a mesh bag the wash cycle agitates the fabric too much.

Have any questions? Send us an email - hello@blau-collections.com
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