https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 00:36:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449886 Mon, 02 Mar 2015 03:52:39 +0000 gradfashionista 1449886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, I noticed the pulling in the fabric when I&nbsp;examined the shirt before putting it on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449535 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 14:37:40 +0000 MuseumGal 1449535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I had to click on this because I couldn't figure out how silk could cry!&nbsp; <br />Glad I did though, b/c now I know better how to care for my silk items - mostly scarves, in my case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449508 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 13:42:40 +0000 Thistle 1449508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't currently own any silk but was considering adding some silk knits to my summer wardrobe. This was super educational! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449420 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 04:32:16 +0000 deb 1449420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash my Equipment silk shirts in the washer on delicate and dry them in the dryer on delicate. I have never had an issue. Are you noticing the tears right when they come out or after you have worn them? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449409 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 03:49:11 +0000 Greyscale 1449409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had rips, or more often, the weave sort of pulled apart without any fibers being broken. But I machine-wash silk then air dry. You've all convinced me to switch to hand-washing. My favorite hand-wash method: get a big tupperware container. Add clothing, water, a bit of soap. Seal and shake for a little while! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449388 Sun, 01 Mar 2015 02:45:01 +0000 Anonymous 1449388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wash silk in the sink like Diana does. I usually hang to dry over the tub, sometimes rolling in a towel first to blot much of the moisture. I have never had any tears and some EF silk tanks are at least 5 years old. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449275 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:29:21 +0000 Gigi 1449275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, this has been an education. I don't have any silk tops but am looking for one. Thanks for the information, Diana. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449260 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:04:43 +0000 Diana 1449260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silk fiber is strong when dry but weak when wet.&nbsp; I think this is why a lot of silk items have the instruction: "do not soak", which is kind of odd.&nbsp; The problem with washing in the machine is that all cycles are at least 20' or so, which is too long.&nbsp; "Delicate" cycles basically involve a long soak instead of more agitation, which will still weaken the silk but not as much.&nbsp; I hand wash my silk shirts in the sink with cold water, just basically push it around a bit (no wringing!), maybe about 5 minutes max, press the excess water out with a towel (instead of wringing) and hang to dry.&nbsp;If it's a thicker fabric or any kind of knit, I lay flat to dry instead of hanging.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diagnosing-silk-tears#post-1449230 Sat, 28 Feb 2015 19:21:10 +0000 gradfashionista 1449230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few years ago, I had a brief flirtation with silk shirts from J.Crew but found that they wore out within two wears, literally. The rips were in the fabric itself, not at the seams, and I thought it had something to do with the quality of the shirt. In the fall, I purchased an Equipment shirt, and now noticed the same issue in the back.&nbsp;I'm really disappointed, as I thought Equipment shirts were long-lasting, and that price point, I expect them to be. &nbsp;I bought the XS, which is still quite roomy, and have worn it&nbsp;maybe seven times.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is this normal? I wash them in the laundry machine, gentle, cold water, in a structured laundry bag. Our washer lacks the middle post often found in US/Can. machines. What could be causing the wear-and-tear?&nbsp; </p>