Comments on: Is there any way to fix a silk shirt that I accidentally put in the dryer?

By: sts

sts — Fri, 07 May 2010 13:25:40 +0000

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By: Linnie

Linnie — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:15:59 +0000

go to a Goodwill or Salvation Army they have silk shirts for $4.00
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By: pookiepaulak

pookiepaulak — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:43:59 +0000

Try a Steam Iron At Low Setting.
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By: Sidoney

Sidoney — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:38:59 +0000

I'm afraid it's lost, but don't lose it's viability... Cut it up and make sachets w/ potpourri for your drawers or friends (good gift to have on hand) Tie a piece of it to your dryer handle or knob, to remind you if anything going in is silk? (it can be like a lost soldier!) Keep it to wrap small presents with.. don't let this be the end of it!
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By: baby girl

baby girl — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:10:59 +0000

you may what to get a NEW cause you cant wear any more
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By: missyije

missyije — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:41:59 +0000

sorry but its ruined...
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By: Lucy A.

Lucy A. — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:04:59 +0000

I don't think there is anyway to can really fix it. You could try taking it to a professional cleaners and see what they can do. Maybe just having it dried cleaned might make it look a little better,probably not perfect though.
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By: quilttn

quilttn — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:45:59 +0000

This may not work but it might be better than throwing the whole thing away. Silk is a protein fiber just like human hair. You might try shampooing it and letting it air dry. (Washable silk is great for travel since you can just hand-wash with shampoo.) I don't know that this will undo the heat damage; I expect your hair would be pretty fried after exposure to those dryer temps for however long, aside from the abrasion from other garments as it tumbles. But shampoo might possibly help restore some of the sheen.
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By: Kipper

Kipper — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 11:02:59 +0000

Sorry, but your silk shirt is forever ruined, once you put silk in the dryer, it is destroyed. At least you learned a good lesson for the next time you have a silk shirt, that needs to be cleaned. Next time send your silk out to be dry cleaned professionally. that way, you can have it in good condition for years.
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By: lilrebelchick

lilrebelchick — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:55:59 +0000

I don't think there is – i would call your local dry cleaner and see what there suggestions are – also is it a brand new shirt >>?? have you washed it before – if it is new i would take it back – most stores have a satisfaction guarantee. Hope this helps !!
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