Top 4 Tips for Caring for Satin Evening & Formal Dresses

Satin is not the easiest fabric to manage. You may have passed up a blouse or gown because you were nervous about buying satin. We will help with these top four tips for caring for satin evening and formal dresses.

To Wash or Not To Wash

To determine whether or not to wash your satin eveningwear, you must check the label on your gown. Washing instructions depend on which types of fibers make up the gown. Some satin fabrics should be dry-cleaned. You’ll find the best way to clean your dress on the care label.

You could see various fabrics on the label, including charmeuse, duchesse satin, sateen, slipper, and sultan. Read the care label carefully and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to avoid ruining your satin dress. If you’re unsure, head to the dry cleaner’s.

Equipment and Tools You’ll Need

Equipment and tools you’ll need to clean your gown:

• Gentle laundry detergent
• Iron or steamer
• Automatic dryer
• Enzyme-based stain remover
• Washer or large sink for handwashing
• Mesh delicates bag

Instructions & Pretreating Stains

Wash your satin dress on the delicate cycle with a gentle laundry detergent at a cool water temperature. Pull the item out while it’s still damp, if possible, or right after the dryer turns off. Your dryer should be on the lowest heat setting possible, or you can use a drying rack.

If your washing machine doesn’t have a delicate cycle, wash the gown by hand in a large sink or bathtub. While ironing your dress, use the low to medium heat setting.

If there is a visible stain on your satin dress, use an enzyme-based stain remover to pretreat the stain. Gently massage the remover into the gown with your finger. Then, let it rest and work its magic for ten minutes before washing the dress.

Make sure you treat the stain straight away. You don’t want to allow it to set into the fabric.

Storing Satin

Keep your satin dresses in clean cotton garment bags. If you don’t have a cotton garment bag, roll the gown up in an all-cotton pillowcase. Follow the same steps if you have satin sheets or other satin items.

Follow these top four tips for caring for satin evening and formal dresses to ensure your gowns look beautiful for years to come. If you’re looking for a new gown, shop evening dresses online at Effie’s Boutique. We have the selection you need to find the perfect gown.