And my blouse when its done can go in the washing machine handwash cycle.
Can silk go in the washing machine. Again I hand wash just in case. But if the silk is dirty definitely clean it pronto. But when it is time to wash wool clothes you can either wash them.
Washing silk in the machine really should involve a lingerie bag and NO HEAT. Silk can shrink if it is pre-washed for more than approximately five minutes. Before putting your duvet into the drum make sure to fold it so as to improve the wash.
There are at least 12 different types of velvet and most of them are not cleaned in the same manner. You can put it under sunshine for a hour. Hand wash and drip dry.
Select a cool delicate cycle do not set the wash temperature to any higher than 30C. Apply a small amount of liquid dishwashing detergent or ordinary washing powder into the washer. But only hand wash.
Fill your basin with cool or cold water to help keep the color then add a gentle detergent. Check the fabric care label. Only machine wash silk items if the label allows and only wash on a delicatessilk cycle.
Put on the kid gloves-silks require delicate care. Unless the silk fabric is dirty you do not have to wash the silk after every wear. In a separate container dissolve one cup of salt in 4 cups of very hot water if dyeing natural fibers like cotton or linen.