Why do my silk clothing STINK!!?

Question

i have several pieces of 100% silk clothing ,which i hand wash and lay flat to dry.They REEK horrible ...why do they stink and how do i fix this problem ...should i use tyhe dryer?

thanks sio much for any advice you can give me.

Answer 1

I've heard u can pour vinegar into a cup or something and put it in your closet. I guess it absorbs or neutralizes odors as it evaporates.

Answer 2

I have had this problem also, it is the raw silk, you can wash in one capful of white vinegar when washing it

Answer 3

generally it's the raw silk that stinks....it IS essentially worm poo, if you think about it.  try using a little baking soda in the wash water and a little white vinegar in the rinse water. put in the dryer on air only option.  it should help the odor be less noticeable.

Answer 4

They smell because of some silkworm gum that was not fully eliminated from the silk before spinning and making the cloth.

You can -help- neutralize the odor (and set any dye in the fabric, keeping it from rubbing off on other clothing and skin) by soaking each piece or set (from the same color/dye lot) in a cold water and vinegar bath.

Then wash and dry as instructed on the label. I would recommend against tossing them in the dryer.