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How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk Without Damaging the Fabric
Jun 27, 2025

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Silk is a natural fiber that can be woven into a lightweight, luxurious fabric.
Silk can wrinkle badly if washed incorrectly or worn in humid conditions.
Using a clothes steamer or an iron correctly will remove wrinkles from silk.
Once reserved for royalty, few other fabrics can offer the qualities and luxurious appearance and feel of silk. But also, it can wrinkle if it becomes damp while being worn or if it is not washed properly. Thankfully, removing wrinkles from silk can be done with a few simple steps.
Learn how to get wrinkles out of silk clothes, bedding, and accessories without damaging it.

How to Get Wrinkles Out of Silk

Silk fibers are durable but are susceptible to wrinkles when twisted, folded, or crushed during washing or while being worn. However, a silk garment is sensitive to high temperatures and can lose its structure or scorch so care must be taken.
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Use a Clothes Steamer

Using a handheld clothes steamer is one of the safest ways to remove wrinkles from silk clothes.
Fill the steamer with distilled water and let it heat until there is a steady flow of steam.
Turn your silk garment inside out, place it on a sturdy hanger, and hang it in an open area so you can access all sides of the garment.
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