silk care ~ Kumi Kookoon

Loungewear Care

Most loungewear is made with 100% grade A mulberry silk charmeuse. Charmeuse silk is soft, supple and has a fabulous sheen. It is woven in a satin weave, where the warp threads cross over three or more of the backing threads. The front side of the fabric has a satin finish, lustrous and reflective, and the back has a dull finish.

It is best to dry clean charmeuse. Hand washing can be done, if performed very carefully, but this will result in the dulling of the front side on charmeuse. If hand washing use a silk wash product, not Woolite, cool water and hang to dry. A hot iron, no steam, can be used to iron out any wrinkles and may bring some of the sheen back to the charmeuse front side. Some items contain chiffon, georgette or organza. In this case we recommend dry clean only.

Chiffon and Georgette

Chiffon is sheer and elegant, with a very slight rough feel. It is lightweight but strong, softer and thinner than Georgette (sometimes called crepe chiffon). Chiffon and georgette should be dry cleaned.

Organza

Silk organza is a sheer, thin, open-weave fabric. It has a smooth, flat finish is strong and durable but should be dry cleaned.

Velvet

Silk Velvet has a blend of rayon in the backing and a silk velvet plush or nap. It should be dry cleaned only.

Silk Terry Robes

The backing of the silk terry is cotton with silk terry loops. It can be machine washed, gentle, no chlorine bleach. Tumble dry on low heat.

Silk Slippers

Slippers can be dry cleaned. If machine washed, gentle cycle, cool water, silk wash product. Air dry. They are made from charmeuse so they will loose their sheen.

Bedding Care

Silk-filled Blankets/Coverlets/Throws

Our bedding is filled with 100% grade “A” mulberry silk fibers

100% natural and allergen-free
Naturally resists mildew
Rich with 18 nourishing amino acids which help calm the nervous system
To maintain freshness, routinely air in non-direct sunlight for a few minutes. Dry clean only. Never wet clean.
Silk-filled Comforters

Our comforters are filled with 100% grade A mulberry silk fibers

100% organic and allergen-free
Naturally resists mildew
Rich with 18 nourishing amino acids which help calm the nervous system
To maintain freshness, routinely air in non-direct sunlight for a few minutes. Dry clean only. Never wet clean. Use only with a duvet cover.

Duvet Covers

Made from 100% grade A mulberry silk

100% natural and allergen-free
Naturally resists mildew
Rich with 18 nourishing amino acids which help calm the nervous system

How to use with kumi kookoon pure silk-filled comforters:

The kumi kookoon tag is located on the top right of the duvet cover and lower left corner of the comforter.
Align the kumi kookoon tags on the duvet cover and comforter
Slide the comforter into the duvet cover.
Fasten the ties on the duvet cover through the loops on the sides of the comforter
Finish with double knots to secure the comforter to the duvet cover.
Dry cleaning is recommended.

Silk-filled Pillows

kumi kookoon pillows are filled with 100% grade A mulberry silk fibers

100% organic and allergen-free
Naturally resists mildew
Rich with 18 nourishing amino acids which help calm the nervous system
To maintain freshness, routinely air in non-direct sunlight for a few minutes. Dry clean only. Never wet clean. Use only with a pillow cover.

Sheets & Pillow Covers

Sheets and Pillow Covers are made with 100% grade A mulberry silk charmeuse and come in over 20 colors. Charmeuse silk is soft, supple and has a fabulous sheen. It is woven in a satin weave, where the warp threads cross over three or more of the backing threads. The front side of the fabric has a satin finish, lustrous and reflective, and the back has a dull finish.

It is best to dry clean charmeuse. Hand washing can be done, if performed very carefully, but this will result in the dulling of the front side on charmeuse. If hand washing use a silk wash product, not Woolite, cool water and fluff or line dry. A hot iron, no steam, can be used to iron out any wrinkles and may bring some of the sheen back to the charmeuse front side. The sheets do not have to be pre-washed before using.

The Chiffon Collection

Chiffon is sheer and elegant, with a very slight rough feel. It is lightweight but strong, softer and thinner than Georgette (sometimes called crepe chiffon). Chiffon should be dry cleaned.

The Organza Collection

Silk organza is a sheer, thin, open-weave fabric. It has a smooth, flat finish is strong and durable but should be dry cleaned.

The Velvet Collection

Silk Velvet has a blend of rayon in the backing and a silk velvet plush or nap. It should be dry cleaned only.

Silk Terry Towels

These towels have a cotton base and silk terry loop. They are available in natural only. Machine wash. No bleach.