Silk Scarf Care Guide

Description

PSICHORA honours the beauty and longevity of your silk piece by including a complimentary digital Silk Scarf Care Guide with any scarf purchase.

This Silk Scarf Care Guide is delivered PDF file automatically after your purchase and can be downloaded at your convenience.
It is our way of ensuring that your scarf remains luminous, soft, and true to itself for many years — a small gift of knowledge woven into every order.

🌿 Psichora Silk Care — Complete Knowledge Base

1. What 100% Mulberry Silk Is

• Mulberry silk is the highest‑grade silk available.
• Produced by Bombyx mori silkworms fed exclusively on mulberry leaves.
• Known for:
  • long, uniform fibres
  • exceptional softness
  • natural sheen
  • breathability
  • hypoallergenic properties
• Stronger and smoother than wild silks (e.g., Tussah).

Why it matters for care:
Mulberry silk is delicate but resilient — it needs gentle handling to preserve its fibre integrity and natural lustre.

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🌿 2. General Principles of Silk Care

These are universal truths for all mulberry silk items:

• Avoid heat
• Avoid friction
• Avoid harsh chemicals
• Avoid prolonged soaking
• Avoid direct sunlight
• Avoid wringing or twisting

Silk is a protein fibre — treat it like hair.

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🌿 3. Washing Instructions

Hand‑washing (recommended)

• Use cold or lukewarm water (below 30°C).
• Add a small amount of silk‑safe detergent or baby shampoo.
• Submerge scarf and gently agitate — no rubbing or scrubbing.
• Soak for no more than 3–5 minutes.
• Rinse in cold water until clear.

Machine washing (only if absolutely necessary)

• Use a delicates bag.
• Select delicate/silk cycle.
• Cold water only.
• Use silk‑safe detergent.
• Never wash with heavy garments (jeans, towels, zippers).

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🌿 4. Drying Instructions

• Do not wring or twist.
• Lay flat on a clean towel.
• Roll the towel gently to remove excess water.
• Unroll and lay flat to dry away from sunlight.
• Never hang silk while wet — it stretches.
• Never tumble dry.

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🌿 5. Ironing & Steaming

• Iron on lowest heat (silk setting).
• Always iron on the reverse side.
• Use a pressing cloth between iron and silk.
• Light steam is safe — but avoid direct steam blasts.
• Never iron silk when fully dry; lightly mist it first.

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🌿 6. Stain Treatment

• Treat stains immediately.
• Blot gently — never rub.
• Use cold water only.
• Avoid stain removers unless labelled silk‑safe.
• For oil stains: sprinkle talc or cornstarch, let sit, then brush off.

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🌿 7. Perfume, Makeup & Skincare

• Apply perfume or hairspray before putting on the scarf.
• Avoid contact with:
  • foundation
  • sunscreen
  • oils
  • serums
  • lipsticks
• These can permanently stain silk.

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🌿 8. Storage

• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.
• Fold loosely — avoid sharp creases.
• Use acid‑free tissue paper if storing long‑term.
• Avoid hanging silk scarves for long periods (they stretch).
• Keep away from rough surfaces that can snag fibres.

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🌿 9. Travelling With Silk

• Roll the scarf instead of folding to avoid creases.
• Store in a soft pouch.
• Keep away from metal accessories or zippers.

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🌿 10. Longevity Tips

• Rotate wear to reduce friction.
• Avoid wearing silk under heavy coats with rough linings.
• Keep silk away from jewellery that may snag.
• Air out the scarf after wearing — silk benefits from breathing.

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🌿 11. Psichora Notes 

You can add a brand‑specific touch:

• PSICHORA scarves are crafted from High Grade mulberry silk.
• Each piece is printed using non‑toxic, eco‑friendly dyes.
• The natural sheen and drape are preserved through gentle handling.
• With proper care, a PSICHORA scarf becomes a lifelong companion.