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Information and Care Instructions

 Nika Collection:  Tees are produced in a top quality mixed polyester and cotton Turkish cloth and printed with water-based Nano-Tech textile inks. Wash with same colors in 86-104 Fº / 30-40 Cº.

Silk Nightwear:  Most of our silk nightwear collection is made of 100% 19 momme mulberry silk fabric.  Momme weight (usually shown as "mm") is the standard way of measuring the weight of silk. The standard method of measuring silk momme weight is by using a piece of fabric that is 100 yards long and 45 inches wide, if that piece of fabric weighs 19 pounds then the momme weight of that silk is 19. Higher momme weight means that a greater amount of silk is used in the weaving process and the fabric is more durable.

Silk Garment Care:  Silk is one of the world’s most luxurious fabrics and has been sought after for centuries.  It needs to be carefully looked after, but dry cleaning is expensive! Use these steps to wash silk carefully and thoroughly without having to take it to the dry cleaners.  Take care with your silk garments to ensure you get the very most out of these gorgeous products.

Steps: 

• Check colour fastness of silk first by treating hidden part of clothing. If colour transfers dry-clean only.
• Soak the fabric in lukewarm water with a mild soap for about 5 minutes or less. Make sure the water is not too cold or too hot as this will stretch or shrink the garment.
• Rub stains very lightly under the soapy water, taking care not to rub too hard as this can damage the fabric irreparably.
• Rinse with water containing 1/4 cup vinegar. This will remove the soap and help restore shine.
• Final rinse with cold water alone.
• Take out of the water and wring excess water out by spreading the garment out on a towel and rolling it up. The towel will absorb the water, and the garment will get an effective, yet mild wringing.
• Leave the garment on the towel and let it dry somewhat.
• While still damp, place in a plastic bag and place the bag in the refrigerator for half an hour.
• Take the bag out and the garment out of the bag and use an iron on low heat to lightly press on the inside of the fabric. Do not iron the outside of the material.

Warnings:

• Do not allow perfume, cologne, or alcoholic beverages to touch the garment during the washing process. These liquids can disturb the dye and cause the garment to bleed.
• Iron only on the inside of the garment. Silk garments are treated a special way and the inside will not usually damage under heat.
• Use a very lightly-heated iron.  Excessive heat will damage any silk garment.
• Do not use detergents. These are too abrasive and will cause damage.

Tip:  If you clean your silk garment in the kitchen or bathroom, make sure the countertops are clear and clean so as to avoid snags, rips, or harmful chemicals to damage the garment.