Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from buyers — about printing, colour and caring for silk.
Printing & Colour
Will the printed colours match my original design exactly?
Digital printing reproduces colours very close to your artwork, but printed fabric may not be identical to the on-screen image for every single colour. This is because of the colour gamut — some colours fall outside what a printer can physically produce, so the closest achievable tone is printed instead. The weave and nap of the silk also influence how colour reflects. If exact colour is critical, we recommend a colour-matching step during sampling.
Will the same design look identical across different orders?
Because we print on fabric rather than paper, slight variations can occur between production runs. Fabric and ink batches, steaming, temperature and humidity all play a role. If you approve a physical sample with a colour-matching step first, we keep every later production as close to that approved sample as possible.
What is colour matching?
Colour matching is the process of adjusting a print so the finished scarf matches your approved reference — usually a Pantone colour or a physical sample. It is recommended for brand colours and for designs where colour accuracy matters most. We produce a sample first; once you approve it, we match every production to that sample.
Silk & Care
What is silk?
Silk is a natural protein fibre produced by the larvae of the mulberry silkworm to form cocoons. It is composed mainly of fibroin, and is prized for its smoothness, sheen, strength and drape. The finest silk comes from mulberry-fed silkworms, and it is the fibre we use for our twill scarves.
How do I recognise real silk?
Real silk has a natural, soft sheen that shifts with the light, while synthetic fabrics often have a flat or plastic shine. Silk feels smooth yet substantial, warms quickly in the hand, and burns to a fine ash with a smell of burnt hair when a loose thread is lit — synthetic fibres melt into a hard bead instead. The most reliable test is the fabric label and the supplier's fibre certificate.
How should I care for silk scarves?
Silk is delicate. We recommend hand washing in cool water with a gentle silk detergent, or dry cleaning for printed and hand-rolled pieces. Do not wring or twist — press out water gently and dry flat away from direct sunlight. Iron on a low silk setting while slightly damp, on the reverse side.