Satin

• Satin shouldn’t be washed after every wear. Instead, hang satin garments to ventilate, away from direct sunlight which can damage the colour.

• Satin is best hand-washed with a specialist detergent in lukewarm water, without soaking as this can release some dye. Rinse the satin garment without wringing.

• To machine wash satin, wash at 30°C or lower, on a low spin using a small amount of detergent. A mesh bag can help protect satin garments from snagging or twisting too much in the washer.

• To dry, lay the satin garment on a towel and roll up the towel to absorb excess moisture. Then lay flat on a drying rack or hang to air dry.

• To iron satin, use the lowest temperature on an iron, or for an energy-efficient method, simply hang in the bathroom while taking a hot shower. The steam will reduce creases.