Hi, so I accidentally put my 100% silk shirt in the dryer with the rest of the wash, and it came out of the dryer very dull and matte looking. It is no longer smooth (/silky) to the touch, which is rather upsetting.
So, I was hoping someone knows how to "fix" silk after it gets ruined/messed up.
(And FYI: I washed it normally in the washing machine with cold water --I have not had problems washing silk this way before, so I'm pretty sure it was the dryer's fault.)
Thanks so much! :)
2006-06-09 12:33:19 · 12 answers · asked by coffeedragonfly 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
(BTW: I did have the dryer on the lowest/coolest setting...but the dryer still gets very warm.)
2006-06-09 12:42:28 · update #1
Sorry, but your silk shirt is forever ruined, once you put silk in the dryer, it is destroyed. At least you learned a good lesson for the next time you have a silk shirt, that needs to be cleaned. Next time send your silk out to be dry cleaned professionally. that way, you can have it in good condition for years.
2006-06-09 12:41:49 · answer #1 · answered by Kipper 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This may not work but it might be better than throwing the whole thing away. Silk is a protein fiber just like human hair. You might try shampooing it and letting it air dry. (Washable silk is great for travel since you can just hand-wash with shampoo.) I don't know that this will undo the heat damage; I expect your hair would be pretty fried after exposure to those dryer temps for however long, aside from the abrasion from other garments as it tumbles. But shampoo might possibly help restore some of the sheen.
2006-06-09 12:44:00 · answer #2 · answered by quilttn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm afraid it's lost, but don't lose it's viability... Cut it up and make sachets w/ potpourri for your drawers or friends (good gift to have on hand) Tie a piece of it to your dryer handle or knob, to remind you if anything going in is silk? (it can be like a lost soldier!) Keep it to wrap small presents with.. don't let this be the end of it!
2006-06-20 15:45:24 · answer #3 · answered by Sidoney 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try a Steam Iron At Low Setting.
2006-06-21 04:54:08 · answer #4 · answered by pookiepaulak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is anyway to can really fix it. You could try taking it to a professional cleaners and see what they can do. Maybe just having it dried cleaned might make it look a little better,probably not perfect though.
2006-06-09 14:20:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think there is - i would call your local dry cleaner and see what there suggestions are - also is it a brand new shirt >>?? have you washed it before - if it is new i would take it back - most stores have a satisfaction guarantee. Hope this helps !!
2006-06-09 12:37:20 · answer #6 · answered by lilrebelchick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is not likely which you would be waiting to. in spite of the indisputable fact that if it has gotten smaller yet is purely uncomfortable in the bust, for occasion, confer with a tailor and notice in the event that they are in a position to do something to scientific care the situation. proper of success :)
2016-12-08 19:05:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a Goodwill or Salvation Army they have silk shirts for $4.00
2006-06-22 03:16:38 · answer #8 · answered by Linnie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Uh-oh...sounds like a problem. There is probably not much you can do, really...
2006-06-09 12:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try taking it to a seams trees
2006-06-09 12:36:18 · answer #10 · answered by taterpie93 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋