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Post by brokennock on Apr 8, 2020 17:03:58 GMT -7
I just received a shipment from the Quartermaster General. (Shipping notice came Sunday night, who does this? Excellent people) In this order is a spool of their linen thread, the larger of the two tinware mugs (okay, I cheated and got the stainless version as I intend it as my boiler, and I'll consume my coffee, broth, meal, from my smaller tin cup), and 4 more silk bandanas.
My main question is, can silk be ironed? From being folded for however long in inventory and shipping, they have some heavy creases.
Is machine washing on gentle with them in a mesh "delicates bag" okay?
Any storage recommendations?
Thank you.
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Post by spence on Apr 8, 2020 17:31:33 GMT -7
My wife says silk can be washed, recommends warm water, gentle soap. It can also be ironed, but at a very low temperature of the iron. Her iron has a scale of temperatures from 1 to 7, silk is recommended level 2. The first natural fiber on that scale is cotton at #4.
Spence
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Post by hawkeyes on Apr 8, 2020 17:54:32 GMT -7
I always handwash my wools and silk articles. I know the washer has a "handwash" selection but I've never trusted it. I'm in agreement with Spence on the ironing, I've used wifeys with success.
Also, going to forgive you on the stainless... 😉
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Post by Black Hand on Apr 11, 2020 6:04:07 GMT -7
I wash my silk scarves by hand in the sink with a little soap and warm water. Rinse and hang to dry. I'm not pretty enough to iron them, but as they are head or neck scarves, a few wrinkles don't matter.
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Post by brokennock on Apr 11, 2020 11:20:40 GMT -7
Any idea if permethrin will hurt them?
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Post by ewoaf on Apr 25, 2020 6:50:45 GMT -7
If shy away from the permethryn. You can wash it fine either in a gentle cycle or by hand, mild soaps and no hotter than warm. I iron silk all the time on medium/ wool settings. Steak is ok andI even use starch on the stiffer taffeta as long as it's a vey high quality starch.
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Post by Richard on May 2, 2020 20:40:43 GMT -7
From the manufacturer (Sawyer Products): "Permethrin will not damage clothes or equipment...(and) is compatible for use on fragile fabrics such as silk".
Richard/Grumpa
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