Set the washing machine on cold water (maximum 30 °C), on a delicate cycle and do not spin-dry. Use a delicate detergent for washing machines and do not use bleach or fabric softeners, as items in this fabric do not require them.
You can wash the satin upholstery or clothing by hand or in the washing machine. However, it would be best to use cold water since it's a delicate fabric, and warm water might harm its integrity.
Drying Satin
Lay out a clean and dry towel and place the garment on the towel. Gently roll up the towel to remove excess water from the item. Satin items should not be dried in the dryer as it may cause them to shrink or pill. Instead, most items should be laid flat in their original shape to dry.
Some satin fabrics may be dry-cleaned only, while others may be machine-washable. The care label will also provide information on the recommended water temperature and any special instructions for washing. Some satin items may require dry cleaning, while others can be hand-washed or machine-washed.
Satin does shrink. Cotton satin will shrink the most if placed into a wash or dryer cycle at high heat. Silk satin will shrink slightly as well, while polyester satin will not shrink much.
The tumble action in the dryer will cause damage to the silk fibers, and the high levels of heat could possibly lead to shrinkage as well. Polyester satin can sometimes be placed into the dryer, depending on if the item's care label allows for it.
Air Drying
To avoid wrinkling, keep your satin out of the dryer. Drying it in a machine increases the chances of wrinkling. If you need to dry your satin quickly, you can use your dryer on low heat for a few minutes.
Unlike other types of fabrics, satin has a soft texture and is easily damaged. For that, never wash them in the washing machine, let alone brush them tightly. Lastly, in order to make your satin clothes can be used long-term, never use the dryer or dry directly in the sun.
Satin should take anywhere from 4 to 8 hours to completely dry, depending on the environment that the garment is hung or laid flat to dry in.
Air-drying is the safest option for satin fabric. Placing it inside a dryer can cause shrinking or pilling. You can place the item outside, but make sure to keep it out of direct sunlight.
Friction causes wrinkling and plastic reduces friction. Therefore, plastic dry-cleaner bags are great for travelling as well. Wrap garments in dry-cleaner bags, before placing them in your garment bag. And finally, silk or tissue paper keep clothing items protected, which is why shops place delicate fabrics in them.
Set the washing machine on cold water (maximum 30 °C), on a delicate cycle and do not spin-dry. Use a delicate detergent for washing machines and do not use bleach or fabric softeners, as items in this fabric do not require them.
Satin is non-absorbent, and therefore helps preserve the moisture in the hair and skin. Satin also won't absorb any applied night creams. Silk (and cotton) are highly absorbent, which can rob hair and skin of their natural oils. Satin feels cool to the touch, whereas silk warms up with body heat.
Choose a detergent for delicate fabrics to wash silk and satin sheets. A gentle setting in cold water works best. Take care not to use any harsh chemicals that can damage the delicate fabric such as bleach, or fabric softener.
Satin. A long time ago, satin was made of silk. But now, it's mostly polyester and rayon, neither of which are breathable. So even though satin feels cool to the touch, it's not a good fabric for summer.
Satin doesn't handle tension very well. It's not a good fabric for skin-tight garments—seams under tension quickly become visible as the threads pull larger and larger holes. Similarly, too much tension in your threads can cause your seams to pucker and pull.
NEVER wash satin items in hot water. Hot water washing may shrink your satin items as much as 10% to 20% in size. Satin bedding should be stored in an air-tight container placed in a cool dark place. Extremely delicate satin should only be dry-cleaned to avoid damage.
Satin fabric does not absorb moisture, which means that sweat marks can be visible on the surface of the fabric. This can be embarrassing, especially if you are attending an important event or meeting. To avoid sweat marks, you can use an antiperspirant or wear an undershirt that can absorb moisture.
While silk is a fabric produced by the domesticated silkworm (or Bombyx mori), satin refers to the weave of the fabric, rather than the actual material.
Satin is technically a type of weaving rather than a type of fabric. Although satin was traditionally made from silk, today it's not uncommon to find satins made from a variety of synthetic fibers including polyester, rayon, acetate, and cotton.