The Silk Perspective

A woman examining a flowing length of lustrous ivory mulberry silk fabric in soft daylight

Silk vs Bamboo and Eucalyptus 'Silk': What's th...

"Bamboo silk" and "eucalyptus silk" aren't silk at all — they're lyocell and viscose, soft plant-derived fabrics spun from wood pulp, not the silkworm's protein fibre. They're decent fabrics, but...

Silk vs Bamboo and Eucalyptus 'Silk': What's the Difference?

"Bamboo silk" and "eucalyptus silk" aren't silk at all — they're lyocell and viscose, soft plant-derived fabrics spun from wood pulp, not the silkworm's protein fibre. They're decent fabrics, but...

A woman holding a freshly washed, lustrous ivory mulberry silk pillowcase up to soft daylight, admiring its restored sheen

How to Whiten Yellowed Silk and Restore Its Shine

Yellowed or dull silk comes from oil, sweat, harsh detergent residue and heat. The gentle fix is a cool wash and a white-vinegar rinse, never bleach — the mild acid...

How to Whiten Yellowed Silk and Restore Its Shine

Yellowed or dull silk comes from oil, sweat, harsh detergent residue and heat. The gentle fix is a cool wash and a white-vinegar rinse, never bleach — the mild acid...

A woman gently spot-treating a small mark on an ivory mulberry silk pillowcase over a basin of cool water in soft light

How to Remove Sweat, Deodorant or Makeup Stains...

Act fast and dab gently with cool water and a little pH-neutral detergent — never bleach, hot water or scrubbing. Sweat and deodorant respond to diluted white vinegar; oil-based makeup...

How to Remove Sweat, Deodorant or Makeup Stains from Silk

Act fast and dab gently with cool water and a little pH-neutral detergent — never bleach, hot water or scrubbing. Sweat and deodorant respond to diluted white vinegar; oil-based makeup...

A woman holding up a flowing ivory mulberry silk garment and reading its care label thoughtfully in soft daylight

Do You Need to Dry-Clean Silk?

Usually no — most silk, including pillowcases, washes safely at home in cool water with a gentle detergent, and that's often kinder than dry-cleaning solvents. Dry-clean tailored, lined or embellished...

Do You Need to Dry-Clean Silk?

Usually no — most silk, including pillowcases, washes safely at home in cool water with a gentle detergent, and that's often kinder than dry-cleaning solvents. Dry-clean tailored, lined or embellished...

A woman gently steaming a hanging ivory mulberry silk garment with a handheld clothes steamer in soft light

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk (Can You Iron It?)

The gentlest way to de-crease silk is to steam it, not press it — a handheld steamer or bathroom shower steam relaxes the wrinkles out. You can iron silk on...

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk (Can You Iron It?)

The gentlest way to de-crease silk is to steam it, not press it — a handheld steamer or bathroom shower steam relaxes the wrinkles out. You can iron silk on...

A woman gently laying a clean ivory mulberry silk pillowcase flat on a white towel to air-dry in soft daylight

Can You Tumble Dry Silk? (And How to Dry a Silk...

No — don't tumble dry silk; the heat and tumbling shrink, weaken and dull it. Press it gently in a towel and lay it flat or hang it in the...

Can You Tumble Dry Silk? (And How to Dry a Silk Pillowcase)

No — don't tumble dry silk; the heat and tumbling shrink, weaken and dull it. Press it gently in a towel and lay it flat or hang it in the...