Can I machine wash my silk scarf?
I've thrown silk panties (including bright colors), silk slips, and a silk Eastern dancing scarf (about 10 yards worth of fabric) in a washing machine on gentle cycle. (Life is too short to handwash.) However, all these items were relatively *inexpensive*, and I was willing to gamble on potential loss. Your mileage may vary, especially if your scarf happens to be a $900 designer special.
If you decide to give it a try, recommend the gentlest cycle possible, cool/cold water, a delicate detergent (such as Woolite), and use of a lingerie (mesh) bag to reduce snagging. If you are not sure of colorfastness, wash separately or with similar colors. Good luck!
(BTW, I hang the dancing scarf to dry, but usually run the other items through my dryer with other clothing. About the only problem noted has been a little deterioration of underpants elastic from heat, over time, and this could probably be minimized if wasn't using so hot a dryer---but I'm lazy.)
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