We offer the best of the Fabric for all our Dress materials and taking care of this fabric by the
customers is very important. We offer some basic knowledge for taking care of different kinds of fabrics we offer for our
Dress materials. Taking care of the fabric will give a long life to the Dress and will always remains elegant and gorgeous
at the time of wearing the same. We request our customers to follow the instruction given below to take care of the fabric
of the Dress materials.
Sakhi Boutique always advice first wash
as Dry Clean only.
Soak first wash for an even wash.
Please do not use any hard detergents.
Inside Out wash is best for fresh look
and long life of dress.
Don’t overload the washing machine
for longer life of work done on dress.
Spot removal of stubborn stain is bad
idea.
Dark colors dresses need a separate wash.
Starching could lead to loss of softness.
Drip drying in shade is ideal for longer
life of dress. Avoid direct sunlight.
Iron
with warm setting.
Acetate
SAKHI BOUTIQUE
advice to Dry clean only.
Acrylic
Machine wash
warm using warm water, softener may be added during the final rinse cycle. Machine dry using low temperature, remove; promptly
when done.
Cotton
Before first
wash dip into salt water for about 15 minutes. For Cotton Dress material with different work, SAKHI BOUTIQUE always advice
for dry clean for first wash. Machine wash warm, tumble dry low. Use cool iron.
Metallic Cotton OR Poly cotton
SAKHI BOUTIQUE
always advice for dry clean for first wash.Machine wash warm, delicate cycle, tumble dry low, cool iron may be used.
Fleece
Machine wash
warm and remove quickly to avoid matting. Hang to dry; do not use dryer.
Linen
Dry clean is
recommended and retains the original crisp finish to the fabric. Hand wash in mild soap no chlorine bleach dry by laying flat
on clean non-colored towel. Note: Hand washing softens the feel of the linen which is sometimes preferred.
Lyocell
Lyocell garments
may be either machine washable and dryable or drycleanable. Read the label. Washable lyocell has the strength and ease of
care of other easy-care fabrics. Machine wash and dry at low temperature. Remove from dryer as soon as the garment is dry.
If ironing is required, use a moderately warm iron.
Lycra
Hand or machine
wash in lukewarm water. Never use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing Lycra. Either drip dry or machine dry using low
temperature settings.
Lycra Velvet
Hand or machine
wash in lukewarm water. Never use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing Lycra. Either drip dry or machine dry using low
temperature settings.
Microfibers
Acrylic,nylon
and polyester microfibers are machine washable, machine dryable or drycleanable Follow the instructions for washing fabrics
consisting of these individual fibers. SAKHI BOUTIQUE always advice for dry clean for first wash
Nylon
Most items made
from nylon can be machined washed and tumbled dried at low temperatures. Use warm water and add a fabric softener to the final
rinse cycle. To minimize static electricity use a dyer sheet when machine drying. Remove articles from the dyer as soon as
the tumbling cycle is completed. If ironing is required, use a warm iron.
Polyester
Use warm water
add fabric softener to final rinse, machine dry low and remove promptly from dryer. If ironing is needed use a moderate warm
setting. All polyesters can be dry cleaned.
Polyolefin
Most items can
be washed or dry-cleaned. Most stains can be readily be removed by wiping, using lukewarm water and detergent. If fabric is
machine washed, it should be line dried or tumbled dried with gentle or no heat. Do not iron.
Rayon
Dry cleaning
is recommended. Although hand wash in lukewarm water is okay. No chlorine bleach allowed. Lay flat on a clean non-colored
towel to dry.
Silk
Dry cleaning
is preferred. Hand washing is possible if mild soap and lukewarm water is used. Laying flat on a clean non-colored towel to
dry. SAKHI BOUTIQUE always advice for dry clean for first wash. Detail instruction for Silk Fabric care is given at the end
of this page.
Spandex
Hand or machine
wash in lukewarm water. Never use chlorine bleach on any fabric containing Lycra. Either drip dry or machine dry using low
temperature settings.
Suede
Recommendation
is dry cleaning. Although Machine wash gentle cycle is allowed.
Triacetate
Pleated garments
are best hand laundered. Most other garments containing 100% triacetate can be machine washed. If ironing is needed, a high
temperature setting may be used. Articles containing triacetate require little care due mainly to the fiber's resistance to
high temperature.
Woodblocks
As with all
hand-printed fabrics, we suggest you do the following: Prewash by hand with mild detergent and rinse until water runs clear.
Dry flat. Additional color transfer from dark to lights may occur when sewn and washed together. We suggest you take this
into account when designing your projects. We hope you enjoy the results when you use this ancient fabric handicraft.
Wool Suiting
Recommendation
is for dry cleaning. Can be spot cleaned with a damp sponge.
SILK FABRIC & CARE
Say "silk" and what do you visualize? No other fabric generates quite the same reaction!
For centuries silk has had a reputation as a luxurious and sensuous fabric – the one associated
with wealth and success. Silk is one of the oldest textile fibers known to man. The Chinese have used it since the 27th century
BC. Silk is mentioned by Aristotle and became a valuable commodity both in Greece and Rome
. During the Roman Empire , silk was sold for its weight in gold. Today, silk is yet another word for
elegance, and silk garments are prized for their versatility, wear-ability and comfort.
Silk, is the strongest natural
fiber. A steel filament of the same diameter as silk will break before a filament of silk. Silk absorbs moisture, which makes
it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Because of its high absorbency, it is easily dyed in many deep colors. Silk
retains its shape, drapes well, caresses the figure, and shimmers with a luster all its own.
Contemporary silk garments
range from eveningwear to sports wear. A silk suit can go to the office and, with a change of accessories and a blouse, transform
into an elegant dinner ensemble. Silk garments can be worn for all seasons.
Silk — elegant, versatile and washable.
In the past, owning a silk garment meant not only the initial price of the garment but also the cost of dry cleaning. All
silk is washable. Silk is a natural protein fiber, like human hair, taken from the cocoon of the silkworm. The natural glue,
sericin, secreted by silkworms and not totally removed during manufacturing of the silk, is a natural sizing which is brought
out when washing in warm water.
Silk fabrics can be hand washed. Technically, silk does not shrink like other fibers.
If the fabric is not tightly woven, washing a silk with tightens up the weave... thus; lighter weights of silk (say a crepe
de chine of 14 mm) can be improved by washing, as it will tighten up the weave.
Always dry-wash your silks or wash
them with a good gentle soap in cold water.
Give a final rinse in limejuice solution for sheen and stiffness.
Dry
your silks in the shade. Drying white silks in the sun turns them yellow. Keep your silk clothes in cool places, where strong
light cannot fade the colour.
Iron silks when damp. Never iron jari, as the pile flattens and permanently damages the
fabric.
Envelop your sarees in white cotton cloth and refold them at regular intervals of time.
Use clove sticks
while stacking silk fabrics and sarees, as it keeps the moths at bay.
Get sandwash silks cleaned only by professionals.
To remove surface stains, brush the article frequently with a soft brush.