How to take care of Thai silk?

1. Before using Thai silk the fabrics should be soaked in water or steamed with a special chemical substance so that they will not shrink after the first wash.
   



2. Washing Thai silkIt is recommended that Thai silk fabrics be dry-cleaned to maintain the original characteristics of the fabrics. The fabrics can also be washed by hand with care. In this case, the mildest soap is recommended. Only the small amount of soap is needed as silk resists soiling. Rinse the fabrics in cold water as many times as necessary, never wring them.Never put Thai silk fabrics in a washing machine because the fabrics will be very crumpled and will lose their original shapes.
   



3. Hanging Thai silkThai silk fabrics should be hanged to dry in shade or under light sunlight because strong sunshine can cause the colours of the fabrics to become pale.
   



4. Ironing Thai silkTo iron Thai silk, iron it on the wrong side just before it becomes dry, or put a damp cloth over the surface and iron it.For very crumpled silk, spray some water on to the fabric. Put it in a plastic bag. Then, put the plastic bag in the freezer for about 10 minutes. By this way, it will be easier to iron the fabric because the fabric is thoroughly damp.