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Updated September 22, 2026
High-end silk scarves are precious and delicate, and proper care can help them remain beautiful for years. Should you keep them in a drawer or on a hanger? Should you clean them yourself or take them to a professional? What are a silk scarf's worst enemies? ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ designs fine silk scarves and is happy to share a few practical tips for storing, cleaning and preserving these delicate accessories.
Hangers are never a good option to store silk scarves. Wire hangers will leave wrinkles and creases on your scarf. Hangers with clips are even worse. Is a soft rubber hanger with multiple crossbars (similar to an extra large tie hanger) a better option? Not really. It does hold several scarves at the same time (convenient for spotting at a glance the scarf that best matches your outfit); yet, it does not protect your beloved accessories from light and dust. We therefore recommend you keep your scarves gently folded in their original box, placed in a drawer. As silk fabric needs to breathe though, we also recommend you remove the lid of the box (don't discard it; keep it tucked under the box).
Other than dust and too much direct sunlight - which will eventually affect the colors of your scarf - perfume is another terrible enemy. Avoid spraying perfume directly on your scarf, as alcohol and fragrance ingredients may mark or discolor delicate silk. Apply perfume before putting on your scarf and allow it to dry first.
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Cleaning silk at home requires care: unsuitable detergent, excessive heat or rough handling can affect the fabric and its colors. For fine silk scarves, professional cleaning can be a reassuring option when needed. Choose a cleaner experienced with silk and always mention the fabric and any hand-rolled hem.
If you use a traditional iron, select a low-temperature setting suitable for silk. Iron the scarf on the reverse side and place a clean, thin cotton pressing cloth between the silk and the iron. If your silk scarf has a hand-rolled hem, avoid flattening the rolled edge; iron alongside it instead.
Light steaming can also help release wrinkles. Keep the steamer or iron moving, avoid prolonged direct heat, and let the silk cool and dry completely before folding and storing your scarf.
Caring for silk scarves requires a little attention, but these simple habits can help preserve their beauty for years. Fine silk rewards that care with its distinctive softness, luster and elegant drape. We hope these tips from ANNE TOURAINE Paris™ help you enjoy your scarves for a long time to come.
