Cashsave Silk and Silver Facts and Care
Silk and Silver
Silk, the fabric that makes its own statement. Say "silk" to
someone and what do they visualize? No other fabric generates
quite the same reaction. For centuries silk has had a reputation
as a luxurious and sensuous fabric, one associated with wealth
and success. Today, silk is yet another word for elegance, and silk garments
are prized for their versatility, wearability and comfort. Silk absorbs moisture,
which makes it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Silk -- elegant, versatile and
washable. Silk retains its shape, drapes well, caresses the figure, and shimmers with
a luster all its own.
Silk Care
Although hand washing or dry cleaning is recommended most unlined Silk products can be conveniently
machine washed as long as several precautions are taken.
- Use your washing machine's delicate cycle with garments unbuttoned.
- Wash dark colors separately and do not wash with non delicate garments.
- Only use mild detergents such as Woolite® or a pure soap
- NEVER BLEACH or use bleaching agents.
- We highly recommend using a LINGERIE BAG to protect from the washing machine's pulling action that can damage the garment's seams.
- Steaming your silks is the recommended method of removing wrinkles.
- If a steamer is not available, you may iron your damp silk garments inside out, using the gentle heat setting.
- If machine drying, use only the low-temperature gentle cycle!
Silver possesses, it's working qualities similar to gold but can achieve the most brilliant
polish of any metal. To make it durable for jewelry, however, pure silver (999 fineness) is
often alloyed with small quantities of copper. In many countries, Sterling Silver
(92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) is the standard for Jewelry and has been since the 14th century.
The copper toughens the silver and makes it possible to use silver 925 for decorative and
fashionable jewelry. Throughout the ages, silver jewelry has been associated with magical
powers; believed to promote healing, bring good luck and for warding off evil spirits to
the wearer.
Silver Care
- 1. Don't use Toothpaste, ever, as a silver polish. Many toothpastes ingredients
which even in trace amounts may cause serious damage. Only use silver polishes. 3M's Tarni-Shield™ Silver Polish and Twinkle® Silver Polish
are recommended.
- 2. Don't use polishes that have dried-up (the abrasive particles are now much too concentrated and will harm your silver), don't use steel wool, Scotch-Brite™ or any type of scouring pads (too abrasive), or chemical dips (too toxic).
- 3. Always use the smallest amount of polish possible.
- 4. Never rub polish in a circular motion.
- 5. When polishing or drying always use a clean, soft cotton cloth. Certain items may require a clean soft cotton ball
- 6. Storage: DO NOT use plastic cling wrap, newspaper or rubber bands. these can damage your fine silver. Activated charcoal will absorb sulfphur and act as a tarnish retarder. store in Zip loc bags.
All Cashsave silk and silver is rigorously inspected by our buyer in Thailand
and imported by Cashsave, eliminating the middlemen. Most of the pieces are handmade by skilled
artisans. The quality and workmanship is second to none. Cashsave guarantees the the quality and lowest
possible prices on silk and silver products purchased through our distributors, or from our
online store.
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