How to take care for your Ziba silk

When it comes to washing silk, there are a few rules you’ll need to bear in mind to protect the garment you’re washing.
HOW TO WASH YOUR ZIBA COPENHAGEN FACE MASK
 
1. WASH THE FACE MASK IN A LUKEWARM WATER.
    While mulberry silk can be washed in a washing machine, it is a delicate material that can shrink in hot water and be damaged while tumbling in the machine's tub. 
    2. RUB IN SOAP
    Next, rub in some soap on the front of the mask. You can use any kind of liquid soap so long as it is a gentle detergent.
    3. GENTLY WRING OUT WATER
    Once you have finished washing the mask, squeeze out excess water between your fingers and thumbs.
    4. HANG THE FACE MASK TO AIR DRY
    To dry the mask, hang it inside your home and leave it to dry in the open air. We recommend not using a clothes dryer as it damages the integrity of the fabric.
                                                                                         
    HAND WASH
    You’ll want to make sure to do colours separately and read the detergent label before using it on your silk. Words like “suitable for silk” and “delicates” are your best friends when it comes to washing silk by hand. Bleach will damage your silk’s fibers so it’s always a big no.
    Steps: 
    • Place your silk garment in cold water with a mild silk-friendly detergent.
    • Leave to soak (no more than 5 minutes).
    • Swish the garment slowly and gently.
    • Rinse with fresh water
    • To help keep its hydrated feel, use a fabric conditioner in the final rinse (or even a small amount of hair conditioner).
    • Rinse well in cold water.
    • Ball your silk together to remove excess moisture (wringing your silk out will damage it’s fibres). Then lay it flat and roll it in a towel to absorb any lingering moisture.
    • Lay flat to dry.
    • Iron silk only once it’s dry and be sure to put a cloth between the silk and the iron.
    • Do not spray or wet silk while ironing, you may get water-stains.
     
    HOW TO REMOVE STAINS.
    To remove oil stains left by food, try sponging with warm water and a little mild dish wash detergent. The key is to get to it quickly and NEVER rub at the stain. Sandwich the wet fabric between a towel and press together to remove the moisture, then leave to dry.