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CARE GUIDE: ACCESSORIES

Cotton Silk Silver Wool Leather Products

Silk accessories

Silk is a light natural fiber that repeats colors beautifully.

Assess the need for washing

A silk product may not always need washing; airing can help refresh it for the next use. Dirt weakens fibers and can leave permanent marks, so it’s best to wash a stained garment as soon as possible.

Correct washing

The proper washing method can be checked from the care label attached to the product. For silk products that can be washed, Marimekko recommends hand washing.

Hand wash

Wash your silk garment separately in plenty of cool water. Do not rub or wring the product during washing. Use a detergent that’s made for silk. It’s advisable to straighten silk products after washing.

After washing

The smoothness and shine of silk can be restored by ironing or steaming. Ironing and steaming also help the product to reshape, but a slight shrinkage after washing is normal for silk products.