Advantages of quality silk fabric:

• in silk with high breathability quality, allowing the body to breathe;
• good hygroscopicity, because the fabric absorbs sweat and evaporates it quickly;
• excellent thermoregulation and the ability to adapt to the temperature of the human body;
• wear resistance, which gives silk things an excellent appearance for decades;
• hygiene and the ability to protect against the growth of bacteria on the skin or from attacks by parasites (lice, dust mites and bedbugs);
• beneficial effect on the skin, stimulation of regeneration processes in the upper layers of the epidermis.

  The disadvantages of silk:

expensive
You need special care;
does not tolerate washing in very hot water;
requires precision ironing;
loses strength during prolonged exposure to ultraviolet radiation;
contaminated by liquid or sweat.

Despite the fact that silk products have several disadvantages, this fabric is still popular worldwide.

   Care tips

Quality silk is a delicate fabric that requires careful socks and gentle care. The main recommendations for silk care are as follows:

• hand wash at a temperature not exceeding 30 ° C or in a machine in the “Delicate wash” or “Silk” mode;
  do not use ordinary alkaline powder for washing: you must buy a cleaner with the inscription “for quality silk”;
• Do not use bleach and fabric softener;
• do not crush, twist or squeeze the material with force so as not to damage its structure;
• to dry a silk product, it is advisable to wrap it in a towel, let it absorb excess moisture, and then place it on a horizontal surface and let it dry;
• Silk can be ironed in Silk mode without steam, ironing a wet product is prohibited;
• After washing, the colored silk should be rinsed in cold water with the addition of vinegar (5 tablespoons of 9% vinegar per 10 liters of water).

If you properly care for quality silk products, they will serve you for many years.