The fabric of our original silk scarves is one of the most precious natural fibers in the world: It is fine, breathable, shiny, and very elegant. But, does silk wrinkle? To answer this question, many factors must be taken into account. So, we have prepared this post to clarify the answer a little more and give you some tips for ironing your silk garments so that they always look like they were just purchased.
Does silk wrinkle, yes or no?
There are different theories regarding whether silk wrinkles or not. The truth is that there is no single valid answer. The first thing to keep in mind is that there are different types of silk and that not all are the same, as we told you in a previous post in which we talked about this topic and told you the differences between the different fabrics that are made from this natural fiber.
The fact that not all types of silk have the same properties is one of the variants that causes some silk garments to wrinkle more than others, or to do so more easily.
But it is not the only factor we find. The size of the garment (its weight) and the way of storing silk garments also influence it.
A silk garment with more volume will tend to wrinkle more due to the weight of the fabric itself, while smaller garments, such as silk scarves, hardly wrinkle with use.
And this is a great advantage of these scarves compared to scarves made of other materials, such as synthetic “silk”: You can wear a Hamzah silk scarf all day and when you take it off you will discover that it has hardly any wrinkles and that if they do, they are very easy to remove.
Among other things because our scarves are light and made of the best quality natural silk. You can fold them without hardly leaving a mark, so the next time you use them they will be perfect. All these characteristics make our silk scarves so popular and successful.
Key: How to store a silk scarf so that it does not wrinkle
Although silk scarves do not wrinkle easily, we will encourage them not to do so if we store them properly. In this post about where to store silk scarves we told you that the best way to keep large scarves stored is hanging.
This way we will prevent wrinkles from forming. For example, you can use tie racks or a dressing room bar.
If you prefer, you can also store the scarves rolled up. Or if you have no other choice and have to fold them, try not to keep them in the same shape for a long time, as they could leave marks that are more difficult to combat.
How to iron silk
If you have a wrinkled silk garment, or after washing it, you would like it to regain its initial appearance, do not miss these tips to iron silk step by step.
- Ideally, the silk you want to iron should be a little damp. If it does not need to be hand-washed, you can pour a little water on it. Another trick is to leave the garment near the shower when you are going to take a bath.
- The iron with which you are going to iron the silk should be at a minimum temperature, or in a special option for silk or other delicate garments.
- Check the condition of the iron, that the sole is clean and smooth. If it is not, you can pass a cloth dampened with water and baking soda over it.
- Before passing the iron, place a cotton cloth over it.
- Start with a discreet corner in case the temperature is too strong and you have to regulate it.
- Make quick passes with the iron, smoothing previously.
Conclusion
What do you think of these tips? If you put them into practice, you can always wear your silk scarves smooth and in perfect condition.
Discover the Hamzah silk scarves in our online store.
