I have a set of charmeuse silk sheets. Can they be handwashed and if so, what kind of cleaner should I use?

Hand Wash: All Empress Silk Duvet Covers, sheets, Pillow Cases and apparel are washable. The preferred method is hand laundered in lukewarm water with mild soap or detergent using a gentle hand movement.

We do not recommend Woolite for silk. We suggest Charlie's Soap (at bottom of this page) or a similar silk friendly soap.

Do not soak too long. Rinse in cool water and roll silk in a towel to remove excess water. Never wring water from silk.

Machine Wash: Larger items can be machine washed. Wash in cold water with mild detergent, no bleach, on a gentle cycle. Wash silk separate from other items and do not overload washer to avoid any unnecessary wear to the fabric. Silk dries quickly. Tumble dry on very low heat only if necessary.Silk has a resistance to creasing or wrinkling, most will smooth out naturally. If ironing should become necessary, press the damp silk on the reverse side with an iron set on low. Silk charmeuse (satin) requires a cool iron to bring back sheen.