Washing Instructions and tips on caring for your garment: Hand wash (gently) in cold water with a mild detergent for no more than five minutes. Preferable to hand wash inside out AND inside a garment bag, as this protects the fabric from any hand washing harshness. The less agitation the better. Rinse well. Light hand wring to drain out excess water (without harshly, crushing the garment). Do not machine wring/spin. Do Not Tumble Dry. (Silk is NOT suitable for the clothes dryer !) Do Not Use Bleaches Avoid direct sunlight exposure Dries well on a hanger; under cover, away from sunlight Recommendations and Handy Hints: Keep out of touch with pets/sharp objects. Can remove excess water, by rolling the garment in a towel, rather than extreme hand-wringing. Caution: Heat will deteriorate your garment so dry in the shade. Can hang up in your bathroom while having a hot shower; using the shower-steam to remove creases from the garment, and refreshing the fabric. A machine steamer will release creases. Never iron your silk garment Static: To prevent static, either lightly steam or spritz your garment with water from a misting bottle. When travelling, roll up your garment and pop into a lingerie bag to protect it from snagging. To keep your garment looking beautiful and in good condition, we recommend the above garment care and washing instructions.