If you don't have rubbing alcohol on hand to remove dried ink on a tie, use a drop of hand sanitizer instead. When dabbing a stain on a silk tie, avoid using paper towels because they could leave lint or wet particles on the tie. Polyester fabric used for ties can be a good substitute for silk, especially for everyday wear, where spills are common. To identify a silk tie, hold it under a bright light and change the angle. Silk will have a subtle shimmer that changes slightly as the light angle changes. Remove any stains prior to steaming a silk tie to eliminate wrinkles or creases. Steam will set in a stain. Normal wash: One capful per 7 1/2 litres of water (average bowl size). Rinse clothes thoroughly after washing.

Stergene Gentle Care for Handwash Delicates 500ml - Savers Stergene Gentle Care for Handwash Delicates 500ml - Savers

Gentle, non-biological handwashing liquid for use on wool, silk* and all delicate fabrics and items (*as tested to Woolmark standards). Stergene Gentle Care Liquid Hand Wash Detergent helps to keep your delicates looking like new. Gentle, non-biological hand washing liquid for use on wool, silk* and all delicate fabrics and items. Above all else, resist the urge to put a silk tie in the washing machine, as it's bound to alter its shape and color beyond recognition. Normal wash:One capful of Stergeneper 7 1/2 litres of water (average bowl size). Rinse clothes thoroughly after washing. Stergene Gentle Care Handwash helps to keep delicate clothing looking like new. It's non-biological rich silky liquid cleanses, refreshes and protectsfibres, leaving fabrics beautifully soft and fresh. Benefits

Aqua, Dodecylbenzene Sulphonic Acid, C12-14 Pareth-7, Urea, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum(Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1, 3-Diol(Bronopal), CI42090(FD&C Blue No.1) The term "satin" technically refers to a type of fabric finish, not the material itself. A satin weave is designed to provide a shimmery look, and a satin fabric can be made of polyester, cotton, or a blend of fibers—including silk. In practice, most ties sold as satin are made predominantly of polyester or nylon woven to resemble silk. Gentle,non-biological hand washing liquid for use on wool, silk *and all delicate fabrics and items including Cashmere.