How to wash silk
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Skeins of soft, silk floss in army green for needlework and embroidery. Pure silk with a beautiful shine. Use for needle painting as well as modern embroidery.
Read moreShade: | army green |
Material: | 100% silk |
Care: | |
Availability: | seasonal collection |
Minimum order: | 1 pcs |
Spool length: | 40 m |
in stock 27 pcs
Embroidery floss of 100% natural silk is known for its softness, brilliant colors, and beautiful shine. Use it for traditional embroidery (such as needle painting) and modern embroidery.
Silk floss is sold in skeins of 40 meters (over 43 yards). One skein is made of two smaller ones, which should be separated and wound onto a spool (or a bit of cardboard) to prevent tangling.
Can you wash silk? And how? We decided to find out. See our great silk washing test.
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