How to Care for Silk: Washing, Drying & Storage Guide
Our Official Care Instructions
Every Ginell Silks order ships with our care card. Here it is in full — follow it and your silk will stay beautiful for years.
How to Wash Pure Silk Products
- Dry clean preferred. This is the safest option, especially for Silk Velvet pieces.
- Machine wash: close the garment in a mesh laundry bag, cold water, gentle cycle, then hang to dry.
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Hand wash:
- Gently hand wash and soak in lukewarm water (below 40°C / 104°F) — don't soak for too long.
- Separate dark and light colors.
- Use shower gel, shampoo, or another mild detergent. Do not use soap or regular laundry liquid — they scrape and dull the fibers.
Drying
Dry in a shaded area with good air circulation. Avoid direct sun exposure — UV fades color and weakens silk fibers. Never tumble dry, and never wring the garment; roll it in a clean towel to press out water instead.
How to Remove Wrinkles
All silk fabrics wrinkle — the purer the silk, the more easily it wrinkles. Don't worry, it's easy to fix:
- Use your iron on the lowest heat setting, and press the damp garment from the dull backside.
- Place a cotton press cloth between the iron and the silk if needed.
- A handheld steamer also works well.
- No iron or steamer? After hand washing, don't twist — hang the damp garment up and let it dry naturally; gravity smooths most wrinkles.
- Hang silk up when not wearing it to avoid wrinkling in the first place.
Storing Silk
- Store clean, fully dry silk in a cool, dry place, ideally in a breathable garment bag rather than plastic.
- Use padded hangers for heavier pieces like robes to preserve the shoulder shape.
- Cedar blocks or lavender sachets deter moths without chemicals.
A Note on Sizing
Our clothing size labels follow Asian sizing, which runs about 2 sizes smaller than US/international equivalents. If you normally wear a US M, choose our XL. Check the size chart on each product page before ordering.
About Our Silk
We use 6A grade mulberry silk — the highest grade available, known as the Queen of Fibers for its comfort, breathability, and hygroscopicity. Our sleepwear is woven at 16–19 momme, the range we find most comfortable for sleep, with select styles in 22 momme. We also offer an innovative Silk Velvet fabric — a luxurious finish designed for evening wear and high-end occasions.
