How to Care for Chinese Silk Blanket

Posted by jane on November 1st, 2014

Chinese silk blanket is the most luxurious fibers in the world. The weaving of the fabric may contain minor irregularities, these are characteristic of fine Chinese silk blanket yarn which gives the fabric its beauty, luster and texture and should be not be treated as defects.

First, either hand washing or dry cleaning the silk blanket for the first 2/3 times will preserve the gloss of the satin and will also soften the silk blanket fibers. There will be some color loss especially the darker tones, but this will lessen over the initial launderings. Second, do not dry Chinese silk blanket in sunlight or near radiators. Sunlight will fade silk blanket, especially deeper shades. Third, silk blanket should not be allowed to get too soiled before cleaning, keep the silk blanket fresh and in good condition with regular cleaning.

Be aware that rough skin on heels, broken and chipped toe nails and even strong hairs on legs can cause excessive wear and pull threads on Chinese silk blanket.