Silk Pyjamas – Cinderella

Gray Purple, Navy Blue

L, M, S, XL, XXL

Washing: Silk clothing has been carefully woven using a process that protects the delicate proteins that make up the fibres. Scrubbing with anything that has a rough surface or using a washing machine for cleaning are not advised. Instead the clothing should be immersed in cold water for 5-10 minutes and gently rubbed using a special low-foaming detergent for cleaning silk, or a neutral pH soap (If you are cleaning a small item such as a silk scarf, then the same method can be followed using a little shampoo instead). Pure silk clothing which has been coloured can then be repeatedly rinsed under fresh water. Airing: After cleaning, it is not advised to allow pure silk clothing to dry in the sun, and it especially should not be tumble dried. Generally the best method is to leave it to dry naturally in a dark airing cupboard. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight can easily cause yellowing, fading and ageing in natural silk products. Silk clothing should not be wrung out after washing, and instead should be gently unfolded and left to dry inside-out. Once it is mostly dry, the clothing can be ironed or laid flat. Ironing: Clothing made from pure silk is not as good at resisting creasing as artificial fabrics. In China there is a saying, “If it doesn't crease, then it’s not real silk”. After washing, the clothing will need to be ironed to remove the creases and restore the silk to its graceful smoothness. When ironing, the clothing should first be allowed to mostly dry out and then evenly misted with a water spray. After 3-5 minutes it can then be ironed, making sure that the temperature of the iron does not exceed 150°c. The iron should not come into direct contact with the surface of the silk so as to avoid scorching. Storing: Delicate clothing made from pure silk such as underwear, shirts, trousers, skirts, nightwear etc. should first be washed and ironed before storing. Clothing which is more difficult to clean such as winter or autumnwear, silk padded jackets, Hanfu costumes, or Cheongsam dresses should be dry-cleaned and ironed flat, so as to prevent the growth of mould or damage from insects. Ironing also acts as a disinfectant and a way to control pests. The case or wardrobe in which the clothes are to be stored should be kept clean and tightly closed, so as to avoid the accumulation of dust and dirt.