Care guide
How to Care for Silk Velvet
Our silk velvet bedding, throws and pillows are washable. Here is how to care for each one.
Washable luxury
Silk and rayon, small batch dyed
Our velvet is a silk and rayon blend (our velvet swatch is 82% rayon and 18% silk), small batch dyed in California. It is washable, and the care notes vary by piece, so always check the care note on your item's product page.
How to wash
Silk velvet care, at a glance
Three kinds of velvet pieces, three sets of notes from our product pages.
Velvet bedding, such as Isabella
- Wash. Machine wash in cold water with mild detergent.
- Dry. Tumble dry on a cool setting or hang dry.
- Avoid. No bleach.
- Dry clean. No need to dry clean.
As listed on our Isabella Tatter Velvet Ruffle Collection pages.
Silk velvet throws
- Wash. Machine or hand wash in cold water on a delicate cycle.
- Dry. Tumble dry on a cool setting or lay flat to dry.
- Avoid. No bleach and no dry cleaning.
As listed on our Isabella and Colette silk velvet throws.
Velvet pillows
- Wash. Remove the cover and machine wash in cold water on a delicate cycle.
- Dry. Tumble dry with cold air and no heat, or lay flat to dry.
- Avoid. No bleach. Velvet Frame pillows say we do not recommend dry cleaning.
As listed on our Isabella toss pillows and Velvet Frame pillows and shams.
Linen Salvage Luxe
Silk velvet throws
Framed by flowing ruffles or a chic frame edge and lined in soft washed linen, our velvet throws are made in small batches, and they are washable too.
Shop silk velvetQuestions
Good to know
Can I dry clean it?
It depends on the piece. Our general wash care says linen and velvet bedding can be dry cleaned if desired, Isabella bedding says there is no need, our throws say no dry cleaning, and Velvet Frame pillows say we do not recommend it. Care notes differ from piece to piece, so always check the care note on your item's product page.
Can I iron it?
Our velvet care notes do not cover ironing. If you have a question, email support@linensalvage.com.
Will colors match if I buy more later?
Dye lots can vary slightly from lot to lot, so we recommend buying all the units you need at the same time, for example in pairs if you want two for a sofa. A silk velvet swatch lets you see a color first.
Everyday tips
Good laundry habits
These are general laundering habits, not product instructions. Your item's care note always comes first.
General tips
- Wash with similar colors.
- Do not overload the machine, so pieces can move freely.
- Remove pieces promptly when the cycle ends.
- Gently shake out and smooth ruffles while they are still damp.
- Store folded in a breathable place.
More care guides
Questions about caring for a piece? Email support@linensalvage.com. Full notes are on our FAQ and Wash Care page.