Washing a silk top- do u have to use special detergent?

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Have discovered a silk top that

Ah posted too soon!

Have found silk top in my wardrobe which didn't used to fit bit have love wearing it this week. Just checked washing label & it says use special detergent for silk/ wool! Must I really or is there any other way around this? Will normal detergent ruin it?

Persil silk and wool works well on gentlest program.

Neat biological power to try and shift sweat stains made holes.

Ok thanks star. Will see if I can get a small bottle in the supermarket tomorrow then

Wool detergent is liquid, as the abrasive action of powders can damage the fibres. Also proper wool detergents have either less or more alakali than normal as these are gentler on silk fabrics. looky here

However, I always wash mine in normal detergent with no probs

I keep box of plain soapflakes for silk and wool items, cheaper than detergents as well as safer, but most important -for both fabrics- is to keep washing and drying temperatures low.