Wet silk outerwear: how to care

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A variety of silk fabrics makes it difficult to choose between the types of this material. Silk has unique characteristics and advantages compared to other fabrics.

Of particular note is the so-called wet silk - a fabric whose surface resembles a velvet peach skin. Using this material for tailoring outerwear, you will create a stylish thing with a unique twist. It is the texture of the fabric that allows you to achieve some exclusivity of everyday clothing, even if the product model is very simple. The visual effect will not leave anyone indifferent.

How to care for wet silk products?

Reasonable price and rich color palette allow you to use this type of silk for sewing all kinds of clothes - blouses, skirts, cardigans, dresses, raincoats and stylish jackets. Only one rule must be remembered: a product made of wet colored silk requires special care. Before cutting and sewing from this fabric, it is necessary to wash a piece and see how the fabric behaves - does it shrink, does it change its color and texture. Thus, you will also check the quality of the material you purchased.For convenience and long-term use of things from such silk, especially outerwear, it is better to use dry cleaning services, which guarantee the removal of any dirt from the surface of the fabric and preservation of the appearance of the thing.
Material prepared by Julia Dekanova

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