Silk Scarf Care Guide

No. Silk habotai is lightweight and the weave opens up in agitation. Machine washing will leave the piece wrinkled, possibly stretched, with pigment lift on printed areas. Dry clean for best results, or gentle hand wash if needed.

Steam from a few inches away—don't press the steamer head against the silk. If using an iron, set it to the lowest silk setting, always use a pressing cloth between iron and silk, and iron from the back of the scarf. Never iron directly over printed pigment at full heat.

Decades. Silk habotai is one of the most durable natural fabrics when cared for correctly. The pigments we use are fade-resistant with normal light exposure. The thing that ages silk fastest is rough handling, not time—so roll rather than fold, store away from direct sunlight, and don't hang.

Blot—don't rub—with a clean dry cloth as soon as possible. For wet stains (wine, coffee, water), blot and let air dry. Do not apply water or stain remover yourself; it can drive the pigment deeper into the fibers. Take it to a dry cleaner experienced with silk within a week.

For storage, roll instead of fold—folding creates permanent crease lines over time. For travel, roll the scarf around a soft core (another scarf, a rolled t-shirt) and lay flat in luggage. Unfold and hang in steam (not direct water) from the shower for 10 minutes to release any travel creases.