One writer tested how well washable silk from seven different companies (rather literally) held up to wearing and washing
Photo: Courtesy of the retailer. Quality silk often comes with a high price tag — which increases exponentially when you factor in the repeated dry-cleaning bills. In the past year or so, though, a handful of brands have been advertising “machine washable” silk, which, in theory, repositions the luxe material as something you can wear every day. If it’s hard to believe that delicate silk can go through the wash, it’s worth considering the textile’s history.
The look: Fairly simple and clean-cut in design, both tops felt appropriate for a business-casual dress code. Of the two styles, I preferred the button-down shirt, which, with its two breast pockets, is reminiscent of Equipment’s cult-y silk shirt. The pink top has a wannabe-ballerina vibe to it, thanks to the light-pink wrap-top style, but maybe would look more elegant in a different color.
The verdict after washing: After air-drying, the material on these felt pretty much exactly the same as it did before they went into the wash, which I found impressive. It’s clear that the “original washable silk” brand knows what they’re doing. I wasn’t crazy about the styles, but for someone else they might work well, and you can definitely throw them in the laundry without fear that they’ll emerge looking any less pristine than before.
Sourcery Elliot Silk Blouse $188 at Sourcery Buy Sourcery The Byron Shirt $228 at Sourcery Buy The silk before washing: The prewash silk was somewhat rough to the touch compared to the other silks I tried. I wouldn’t call the material scratchy, exactly, but it did have a starchier texture, and didn’t feel quite as soft or smooth on the body. The way the fabric lies when worn is still flattering, but the actual material just didn’t feel quite as luxe as one might want when wearing silk.
The look: The cut of this set felt particularly conducive to sleeping and lounging. The shorts have high-cut, tap-short-style sides that don’t bunch up when you’re lying in bed, and the oversize T-shirt top has a wide neck and sleeves that don’t feel restrictive. The shorts are short enough that they barely show under the oversize T-shirt, which makes the set feel more feminine than a longer length of short might.
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