Fabric Guide
Gentle Touch: Caring for Fine Barong & Silk Fabrics
Clara Laurent-Reyes
Bespoke Textiles Curator
4 min read • Scrubly Tanza Hub
Traditional Piña Barongs and organic silks are prized for their beautiful luster and breathability in Cavite's warm tropical humidity. However, these natural fibers are highly delicate.
Standard laundry soaps carry high alkalines that break down natural protein linkages, leaving Jusi and Piña stiff, brittle, and yellow.
At Scrubly Tanza, we sanitize fine delicates individually inside cold, slow-press washing cycles, preserving natural hand-woven threads perfectly.
Pro Launderer's Extraction Steps
Follow these strict guidelines developed in our Tanza Cavite wash-care labs:
Use pH-neutral soap only Silk and Piña fabrics demand neutral detergent solutions to prevent fiber stiffening.
Always wash in cold water Warm water forces natural fibers to shrink permanently.
Dry flat away from direct sunlight High UV rays yellow organic fibers. Always air-dry in shady, well-ventilated areas.
Store on padded hangers Avoid rustic wire hangers that strain shoulder seams and cause shape deformation.
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