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Are you confused by the differences between silk and satin — or why sometimes both names show up on a label? You’re not alone.
If you’re here because you just want to learn what to do in case the unthinkable happens — great! But, if you’re here because the unthinkable has already happened and you accidentally washed a wool sweater and your garment has shrunk, don’t worry — there’s still hope.
Washing your clothes by hand can be a painstaking process. Many modern-day washing machines can help you cut corners with most of your hand-wash only clothing.
There’s no way to know who first saw a caterpillar cocoon and whether they envisioned flowing sheets of the shining splendor that we call silk or who discovered it was one of the world’s strongest natural fibers and could be used to make a textile. Either way, the combination of silk’s sheen and strength is a winning one.
