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Help! I washed my knit tie

k4lnamja

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I've a RLPL knit tie (100% silk). Very crunchy material. Love it to pieces but I accidentally put it in the washer right now.

It was a little wringed but I managed to "smooth" it out. Any recommendations on what to do now? Should I put it in the dryer? Hang dry? Dry cleaners?
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with it except I'm worried about what the material will feel/look after it dries.

Cheers
 

Gdot

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Lay it out on a towel to dry?????

Totally guessing.................
 

KObalto

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Send it to tiecrafters and see what they can do. How do you accidentally wash a tie? :puzzled:
 

Gus

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Let it air dry. When it is bone dry, put a light cloth over it and turn the steam up full blast on your iron and steam it with almost no pressure at all. Just barely touch the cloth.
 

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