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add your logo to custom design printed scarf in two easy ways

How to - Square Silk Scarves with Logo

This time we have really worked upon the feedback of our buyers. 

As a result, smallest detail like the hemming to the finishing of our scarves, everything has become much more refined. Overall print quality has also improved considerably.

Today we will show how you can put your company name and logo on the scarves in two simple ways:

Incorporating your logo in your design/artwork 

and

Using high quality custom woven labels*/hang tags

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Printed Silk Scarves

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Square Silk Scarves

How to Make Your Own Custom Scarves With Logo?

This blog post is about customizing scarves using woven labels and hang tags in order to add your logo to custom design printed scarf.

We recommend you to read our previous blog post to know more about key things to keep in mind when you design your customized scarves.

How To Design Custom Scarf?

How to make your own custom silk scarf with logo

#1 Create Your Logo & Design as a Vector Image

You can create your custom scarf design using programs like Adobe Illustrator Corel Draw or Inkscape. These programs allow the user to export the design as a vector image format (.Ai, .Cdr, .SVG, .EPS) for maximum flexibility.

Vector images have a significant advantage over Raster images (.Jpeg, .Bmp, .GIF, PNG) when it comes to scalability, that is, vector images can scale at high resolution to virtually unlimited sizes. 

Say, you have a business logo saved in a vector format, it can be resized to fit on a billboard with no problems or reduced to be printed on a business card or a silk scarf without losing quality.

If a raster image file is printed at a larger dimension than what it was designed for, it will appear visibly grainy and pixelated because the dots that compose the image are forced to grow larger as the medium they’re printed on grows. 

In other words, don’t print an image from Instagram at scarf size and expect it to look as crisp as it did onscreen. 

Vector vs Raster Images

#2 Incorporating your logo in design/Artwork

The purpose of a logo is to be the face of a brand or company. Excellent logo placement will increase brand visibility and awareness.

Let’s say your brand sells luxury square silk scarves.

You would want to place the logo in such a manner so that it is first thing visible.

If your brand name is a word mark or a typographic logo, you can place it over a solid background located in corners of the square silk scarf. This approach works best for complex allover designs.

Or

You could blend it in the design by using your logo in a color that is in contrast to the background. Best for solid color logos and designs that have negative space in between the elements.

The size of the logo should be big enough to be seen easily and not ‘shout’ at your consumers. Instead of enticing customers, you might drive them away with this ‘in your face’ approach.

This can vary if it is a part of your brand strategy. Some clothing brands sell apparel that have a logo placed right in the center of the article. It all comes down to, “how you want to project your brand image to your audience”. 

Remember, try not to overdo it. Keep it subtle.

add your logo to custom design printed scarf
One of the many ways to add your brand logo to custom design silk scarf

#3 Using High Quality Woven Labels/Hang Tags

Customized woven labels are the best way to add a professional touch to your silk scarves and remind your customers of your brand. These help your scarves to stand out in a sea of competing products, improving brand recall and overall aesthetics of the scarf.

Usually, labels are attached to garments using a sewing machine but we hand-sew your labels onto the scarves, giving it a more handcrafted feel. 

Our clients prefer the hand-sewn labels because they do not damage the expensive and delicate scarves.

add your logo to custom design printed scarf using hand-sewn labels
Labels are hand-sewn onto the scarves with utmost care

Branded Hang Tags complement the woven labels and provide additional information like origin, price and wash care instructions.

Presenting this information on the hang tag makes your brand feel more transparent and helps your customer make an informed purchase. 

Asking a fair price (alongside your brand’s story) can help educate customers on the true cost of consciously designed products. 

If there’s too much information for the space available, then a QR code will allow customers to go directly to a web page, where you can explain in detail exactly what has gone into the scarf they are holding in their hands.

add your logo to custom design printed scarf using hang tags
Branded Hand Tags along with woven labels make your scarves stand out from the competition.

#4 How much does it cost?

When you buy scarves from us, we sew content declaration labels to your scarves at no additional cost irrespective of minimum order quantity fulfillment.

Branded woven labels can be hand-sewn to your scarves when you fulfill the minimum order quantity (MOQ), which is set according to the type of scarves that you buy.

Hang Tags can be attached to these woven labels at a nominal charge of $150 for 1000 pieces. That comes to $0.15 a piece, making branding effective and economical. 

You can let us know if you have any special requirements regarding customization options.

We will analyze your specification sheet and give you costing estimate for your project. After confirmation, We will develop the samples as per your specifications and deliver them right to your doorstep.

It takes less than a week for printing the samples and delivering them to a business located in the USA, UK and most of the European countries.

Conclusion

Printed scarves or Woven scarves, you decide!

You can add your logo to custom design printed scarf or a woven jacquard scarf. If your design/artwork is suitable for jacquard weaving, we can turn it into a woven scarf. 

It can made from silk, wool, cotton, modal or even cashmere.

In this post we explained how easy is it to customize scarves and shawls by adding your company name or logo.

The scarves with your logo and artwork can be sold under your fashion brand, at your store/boutique, given away as a freebie on promotional events or charity fundraiser projects.

F.a.q

We have included answers to some frequently asked questions on how to add your logo to custom design printed scarf. Hope these clear your doubts.

Yes, we can do white-labeling on our scarves. A service using which you can add your company name/logo on our scarves, effectively re-branding them under your name.

We sew generic woven labels that declare material composition/content to all our scarves whenever you order them. If your order meets our MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), we can sew branded labels at no additional cost.

We can also add branded hang tags for a nominal cost.

Sample development time depends on many factors but it can be developed in 3-15 days.
  • For instance, Digital Print Scarf can be developed in 3 days whereas a jacquard scarf can be developed within 7-10 days.
  • The bulk production of your scarves can be completed within 30-45 days from the date of sample approval.
  • This depends on quantity and complexity (embellishments, embroidery, shearing) of the finished product.
  • For in stock Items, 100% payment must be received before shipment.
  • For Out Of Stock items/Special order/ or your design, 30% deposit before production and 70% balance before delivery.
  • A nominal sample development charge is payable which is refunded on final order
This depends on the country and its custom laws to which your order will be shipped.
  • In some countries there are no additional taxes or duties levied by customs.
  • In other countries, tax and duties are levied under different circumstances, for instance, if the order value exceeds a certain threshold.
  • Yes, we can provide you with GSP/FORM A for import tax deduction on request.
  • We are registered under the new REX system replacing the existing system for the requirements of certificates of origin (Form-A)
  • Please check with your local customs office for detailed information about possible charges.
We have been in the shawl manufacturing industry for more than 50 years and have woven scarves and shawls for many reputed fashion brands, internationally.
  • We at Tri Star Overseas have a non-disclosure policy and thus your designs are not shown, shared or given for reference to any other person outside the company’s eco-system.
  • Moreover, We are also open to signing an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with you.
  • We take your privacy seriously.
As much as we would like to sell our scarves in retail, unfortunately we do not sell scarves to individuals directly. shawlheaven.com is not an e-commerce platform. It is an online catalogue to showcase our exquisite silk scarves, pashmina shawls, wool scarves and throws, giving you an idea what we are and have manufactured for other clients. How to order wholesale scarves from india
We are located in Amritsar, Punjab.  Amritsar is the second-largest city and district of Punjab famous for its textile industry and pashmina shawls. There are multiple ways to reach Amritsar via air, rail and road.
  • It takes about 1h 10mins to reach Amritsar by taking a flight from Delhi. 6 Hours if you choose to travel by train.
  • 2h 40mins to reach Amritsar by taking a flight from Mumbai.
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a visit today.

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    Buy Digital Print Scarves at wholesale prices direct from manufacturer in India

    wholesale scarf Printing

    So Your current supplier is not able to provide you wholesale scarf printing services.

    Or importing scarves from a “particular” country has become a costly affair after the Covid-19 pandemic. (increasing tarrifs, import restrictions, health/safety reasons)

    Or you are simply looking for a reliable supplier that can print your designs on the material of your choice and deliver it to your doorstep.

    Well, you’ve come to right place

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    Printed Silk Scarves

    Feel free to browse collection of digital print silk scarves exclusively manufactured by Tri Star Overseas.

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    Things to keep in mind while designing your custom scarf

    These are the Key factors that you will need to consider when buying customized scarf from us. Read below to know more.

    Steps to customize printed scarves for your clothing line/brand

    #1 Considering the fabric Options

    When you are about to create your custom scarf design, first thing that you need to consider is the fabric on which the design is to be printed.

    There are a plethora of options when it comes to choosing the fabric option for your scarf.

    • 100% natural fabrics made from Silk, Cashmere, Merino Wool, Wool/Silk, Cotton, or Bamboo
    • Semi-synthetic fabrics made from viscose, modal (origin of fibers is natural but is partially modified by chemical processes).
    • Synthetic fabrics such as polyester

    Scarves made from natural fibers such as Silk, Cashmere and Cotton have a universal appeal.  You cannot go wrong with a square silk scarf that has been custom made for your brand.

    In recent times, scarves made from Modal are becoming popular due to their ease in printing and affordable price. They drape well and have a subtle sheen.

    If your scarf will be used for a uniform, for instance, you may want to think about Modal or Viscose because it is an easy care material that is less delicate than silk. 

    You should keep in the mind the tastes and preferences of your target consumer when deciding upon the final fabric.

    If you need recommendations, We can discuss your goals and help you with deciding the fabric that will best fit your project.

    #2 Deciding the shape and size of the scarf

    Regardless of your decision on material, the next step would be to choose whether you want a square scarf or an oblong (rectangle) scarf. 

    Both styles are wearable/versatile, however it depends on what you are looking for. 

    Are you looking to offer a staple piece to your consumer’s wardrobe or something fun and fashionable? 

    Design and pattern are important to take into consideration. A more neutral color without patterns whether square or oblong can be worn often without seeming repetitive. 

    However a scarf with bright colors, intricate patterns, etc will be very noticeable regardless of being oblong or square.

    Remember, when you design scarves you want to consider how the final imagery will be worn to be sure any critical part of the design is not upside down or facing in the wrong direction. If you are unsure, one of our designers can help you with that.

    At Tri Star Overseas, you have full creative freedom when you customize your scarves. You can fine tune the final dimensions as per your specification sheet.

    #3 Is your design simple or complex?

    Next thing to consider is the design complexity. By complexity we are referring to the number of colors used in your design/artwork. 

    You will have to see whether your design incorporates solid colors or gradients.

    If the design is simple and made using solid colors traditional silk screen printing is suggested, under which a silk screen is prepared for printing sections that use the same color or ink. 

    Let’s Say, your design incorporates eight colors, eight different silk screens will be required for one design.

    But, in today’s scenario silk screen printing is considered inefficient. Not only the printing process is time-consuming, the increasing colors add to the cost of screens used. 

    Therefore, most of the printed scarves we wear these days are printed using digital printing technology. Unlimited number of colors and speeds of upto 120m2/h which produces prints of industry standard resolution.

    #4 Developing Samples

    By now you should have prepared a specification sheet for your scarf project. It should contain vital details such as:

    • The base fabric of the scarf
    • Dimensions of the artwork and the layout of print onto the fabric. Also consider the bleed areas (the areas which will be cut off after printing) while designing your scarf
    • Actual artwork with colors as per pantone or CMYK codes.
    • The design file should be in either .psd (Photoshop Document), .ai (Adobe Illustrator), .Tiff (Tagged Image File Format) or a high resolution .jpeg image file format.
    • Additional customization options such as woven labels, hang tags. Your branding reference and logos in high resolution format. 
    • Quantity of scarves as per design and delivery time-frame

    We will analyze your specification sheet and give you costing estimate for your project. We charge a nominal fee as initial sampling charge which is thereafter adjusted on placing a bulk order.

    After confirmation, We will develop the samples as per your specifications and deliver it right at your doorstep.

    It takes less than fifteen days for printing the samples and delivering them to a business located in the USA, UK and most of the European countries.

    #5 Determining Costing for Wholesale scarf printing

    The wholesale price of shawls and scarves depends on many factors, such as:

    • The base fabric and size of the scarf, a mulberry silk square scarf will cost more than a cotton or modal oblong scarf. 
    • The Technique used in production, a digitally printed scarf will be more economical than a screen printed scarf with 3 or more colors.
    • The quantity of scarves to be manufactured, it will cost you more when MOQ (minimum order quantity) condition for customized scarves is not met. (usually 100 pieces)
    • Value addition services such as custom labeling and hang tags, custom packaging, gift boxes, bar codes stickers. (Optional)

    #6 Private Labeling & Bulk Order Delivery

    When you buy scarves from us, we sew content declaration labels to your scarves at no additional cost irrespective of minimum order quantity fulfillment.

    Branded woven labels can be hand-sewn to your scarves when you fulfill the minimum order quantity (MOQ), which is set according to the type of scarves that you buy. Read more about adding your logo to scarves.

    There is a minimum order quantity requirement to keep the pricing competitive. That is, you will have to order a certain number of scarves to get the wholesale scarf printing and pricing.

    Some of the standard sizes in which we regularly manufacture scarves and shawls are 70X180 cms, 100X200 cms, 100X100 cms and 70X70 cms.

    Preferred formats for design files are .jpeg, .gif, .psd, .tiff, .Ai, .PNG with atleast 300 dpi(dots per inches).
    Different materials have different minimum order quantities. Please refer to respective product page for more information.

    Moreover, you can always ask for high quality samples to check the quality of scarves & shawls.

    Bulk manufacturing of scarves is completed within 40-45 days from sample approval and the shipment is delivered to your location on time.

    F.a.q

    We have included answers to some frequently asked questions related to wholesale scarf printing. Hope these clear your doubts.

    Yes, our simple process allows you to design scarves and shawls that are custom made for your brand.
    • We provide all kinds of OEM and ODM services as per the requirements of our buyers.
    • From weaving patterns, artwork, fabric material to woven labels, you have full freedom to customise each and every detail when you design your brand scarf.
    As much as we would like to sell our scarves in retail, unfortunately we do not sell scarves to individuals directly. shawlheaven.com is not an e-commerce platform. It is an online catalogue to showcase our exquisite silk scarves, pashmina shawls, wool scarves and throws, giving you an idea what we are and have manufactured for other clients. How to order wholesale scarves from india
    Sample development time depends on many factors but it can be developed in 3-15 days.
    • For instance, Digital Print Scarf can be developed in 3 days whereas a jacquard scarf can be developed within 7-10 days.
    • The bulk production of your scarves can be completed within 30-45 days from the date of sample approval.
    • This depends on quantity and complexity (embellishments, embroidery, shearing) of the finished product.
    We have been in the shawl manufacturing industry for more than 50 years and have woven scarves and shawls for many reputed fashion brands, internationally.
    • We at Tri Star Overseas have a non-disclosure policy and thus your designs are not shown, shared or given for reference to any other person outside the company’s eco-system.
    • Moreover, We are also open to signing an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with you.
    • We take your privacy seriously.
    This depends on the country and its custom laws to which your order will be shipped.
    • In some countries there are no additional taxes or duties levied by customs.
    • In other countries, tax and duties are levied under different circumstances, for instance, if the order value exceeds a certain threshold.
    • Yes, we can provide you with GSP/FORM A for import tax deduction on request.
    • We are registered under the new REX system replacing the existing system for the requirements of certificates of origin (Form-A)
    • Please check with your local customs office for detailed information about possible charges.
    • For in stock Items, 100% payment must be received before shipment.
    • For Out Of Stock items/Special order/ or your design, 30% deposit before production and 70% balance before delivery.
    • A nominal sample development charge is payable which is refunded on final order
    We are located in Amritsar, Punjab.  Amritsar is the second-largest city and district of Punjab famous for its textile industry and pashmina shawls. There are multiple ways to reach Amritsar via air, rail and road.
    • It takes about 1h 10mins to reach Amritsar by taking a flight from Delhi. 6 Hours if you choose to travel by train.
    • 2h 40mins to reach Amritsar by taking a flight from Mumbai.
    Contact us to schedule an appointment for a visit today.

    Get Price Quote Now

    Ready to customise scarves for your brand? Take advantage of our flexible wholesale scarf printing services. 

    Fill the form below to get started.

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      Learn How to tell real silk cloth from polyester using a simple test

      How To Identify Silk?

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      The best part about this method?
      It's Free and you do not need any fancy equipment or a laboratory to Test silk.

      What is The Burn Test? - An Easy and definitive way to Determine Genuine silk

      This is an old method used since the ancient times and it’s origins can be traced back to the Silk Route. (Around 114 BCE – 1450s CE)

      This life-hack of the past is a tried and tested method used by traders of the silk route to confirm the goods they bought were made from actual silk.

      This is the easiest way to identify genuine silk from the fake synthetic fabric and is fairly easy to perform provided the instructions are followed with caution. 

      Things That You Need To Perform Silk Burn Test

      • The silk product that you will be using to perform the burn test (silk scarf, silk tie, silk cloth or saree )
      • A lighter or matchstick (to burn the silk threads)
      • A pair of clipping scissors (tweezers will work just fine)
      • A safe environment to perform the test (you don’t want to burn anything else and cause damage)

      Some fibers are slow in igniting, but then burn quickly.

      Others can burn hot and produce a painful burn if caution is not maintained.

      Be extremely careful to keep your hair out of the flame.
      Be very certain that you are not wearing flammable materials when testing.
      Do not stand anywhere near any flammable materials.

      Although, you can perform this test at your home or at the vendor’s shop/factory. You should have instant access to water, use a sink or go outside.

      Do not worry, the instructions are easy to follow but adequate measures are necessary to ensure safety.

      How to Identify Silk Using Burn Test - Video

      We recommend that you watch this demonstration video first to know what to expect when performing the silk test.

      Learn How to identify silk without using any fancy lab equipment in less than 3 minutes.

      You can follow along or come back to this blog post after you have finished watching our video about the silk burn test. 

      Play Video about How to Determine if Silk is Genuine: Silk Burn Test

      Steps to Perform the Silk Burn Test:

      1. Using scissors extract two or three silk threads (preferably, horizontal/warp threads) from the fabric carefully using the scissors from the farthest edge of the fabric.
      2. Twist the threads you’ve just extracted to form a manageable tassel or a bunch.
      3. Place the threads onto the scissors or pliers and keep it away from your body, loose clothing and flammable objects.
      4. Now, Carefully ignite the threads using the lighter while observing the smell and burning pattern. The threads should give a smell similar to that of burnt human hair because both silk and human hair are made from protein.
      5. Genuine Silk will only burn as long as the source of flame is in contact with it. The residue formed will get crushed into fine ash upon lightly pressing it.
      6. On the other hand, polyester or other synthetic (man-made) threads are flammable (unlike silk). Polyester catches fire and burns completely while giving smell similar to that of burnt plastic or paper.
      7. The residue will form a molten glob of plastic with a black smoke and cannot be crushed into fine ash.
      8. Likewise, if the silk is a blend of polyester, cotton, modal viscose or other any synthetic fibers it will melt into a molten ball of plastic. Blends will also show similar characteristics to that of fake silk.

      What Happens when you burn Silk? - The Silk Burn Test Results

      On performing the silk burn test, you’ll observe the following:

      1. Silk burns as long as it is in contact with the flame.
      2. Silk burns slowly and does not melt, but shrinks near the flame. Burnt silk has the odor similar to that of burnt human hair.
      3. Burnt silk curls into irregular hollow beads that are black and brittle.
      4. These beads crush into fine ash with a crisp sound. 
      5. Silk is self-extinguishing, that is, it burns itself out.
      6. Cellulosic fibers (cotton, linen and rayon) burn rapidly with a yellow flame. When the flame is removed, there is an amber afterglow, then soft gray ash.
      7. Polyester will shrink from the flame and burns slowly giving off black smoke. Has a distinct sweet chemical odor.
      side by side comparison of burn test of different fibers

      Sometimes, it is not possible to perform a burn test. This is where other methods come in handy

      Watch The Label before you buy

      In this fast moving world of e-commerce, many people prefer the ease and convenience of shopping online. It goes without saying that one should carefully read the specifications of the product and inspect the label before buying. Don’t just believe the product title, scroll down to find the technical specifications about the textile. Often hidden in small print, if a product is made from pure silk it will be labelled as 100% silk under technical specifications or textile information.

      Why would someone sell artificial silk saying its real? Because there’s no law against naming a product “silk satin” when its textile content is actually 100% polyester. If you keep your eyes open, you’ll see that “silk” or “silky” is very often used in product names just to indicate a fine, smooth fabric regardless of content. Amazon and eBay is full of misleading product listings, silky smooth satin shawl doesn’t mean its made from silk. It’s just a creative way used by merchants to trick the system and sell mass produced cheap goods. 

      If the seller doesn’t provide textile content information at all, you could potentially be scammed.

      Price of the Finished Product

      As a rule of the thumb, if the price of silk product is too good to be true, it is most likely fake. The online ecommerce website are plagued with mass produced scarves, shawls, bonnets, ties, cravats, pillow covers, sarees made from polyester labelled as 100% Silk. 

      You simply cannot buy a pure silk scarf or a neck tie for US$5. 

      Raw silk prices have skyrocketed in last one year, which has disrupted production in the value chain.

      Raw silk prices jumped over 65 per cent from June 2021 quarter as per the official data by the, Raw silk demand has also seen steep rise after the pandemic as economic activities jumped suddenly. Weavers of silk scarves, shawls and stoles in the cities of Amritsar, Ludhiana in the Punjab State of India have stopped production as they are unable to pass on higher cost. They could not come out from the impact of production disruptions due to COVID-19 restrictions.

      Tri Star Overseas, is one of the few silk scarf and silk shawl manufacturers in India who are still weaving these products whereas others have resorted to using modal or silk blends.

      Luster and Smoothness Test

      Silk is called the “queen of natural fibers” because of its unique qualities, such as extra fineness, luster, and feel. 

      Natural silk is known for its luxurious pearlescent luster, the color of the fabric should also change slightly depending on how you’re holding it.

      The pearlescent effect is obtained by the interference of light reflecting from multiple angles of the product. On the other hand, Artificial fabric made of man made materials like polyester tends to have a flat white sheen regardless of the angle.

      For a smoothness test, you should run your hand across the material in order to feel the texture of the cloth.

      The Natural silk fibers should feel sleek and the entire cloth should drape naturally around your body. 

      Artificial silk won’t be as smooth and will be relatively stiffer when you try to tie it or drape it around your shoulders or neck. The art silk fabric is more prone to wrinkles and creases because of the stiffness. 

      In conclusion, the silk cloth will have a mother-of-pearl shine and will be smooth to touch.

      Lab Test

      You can take your product to a third party laboratory so that they can perform the tests in a scientific and controlled manner to get accurate results. The equipment, instruments, testing technology, skilled and experienced manpower comes at a cost.

      For example, The Single Fiber Linear Density & Tensile Tester, one of the equipment used in testing silk yarn and fiber costs over USD$10,000. The labs charge anywhere from USD$150-200 for complete analysis of textile (Quantitative analysis of silk inclusive of identification of fiber)

      Moreover, the process of lab testing is intensive and will at least take a week for it complete.

      Also, you’ll have to sacrifice your favorite scarf, saree or tie. Yes, these tests are destructive and need a considerable piece of cloth to perform the tests. 

      So, it is advised that one should choose this method as a last resort.

      FACT: The series of Lab tests will include burning of the silk fibers.

      Conclusion

      By now you should have an idea on how to identify silk without the help of expensive lab equipment.

      In order to ensure authenticity of the silk, you should buy only from reputed manufacturers and vendors. There’s a popular misconception in buyers around the world that “only the Chinese manufacture the best silk you can buy”.

      But in the recent years, this has changed. Many shady silk manufacturers and vendors have emerged who sell fake products at a fraction of a price of the original. Therefore, it is recommended to determine the origin of the silk used.

      Although, it is said that silk was invented by the Chinese but India is one of the few countries where it was produced as early as 1500AD. In fact, India in the modern times has emerged as the second most producer of silk and its products.

      In conclusion, Only reputed manufacturers and exporters are known to sell genuine products shall be entrusted as suppliers of silk scarves, shawls and other fashion accessories. 

      At Tri Star Overseas, we have been manufacturing and exporting scarves and shawls made from 100% mulberry silk since 1957 and exporting to many of reputed fashion brands across the world.

      Our scarves pass burn tests, even third party laboratory tests. Certainly, this method will answer your question – how to  identify silk and its confirm its authenticity. 

      As a bonus, Here’s an info graphic you might want to keep in handy.

      an info graphic that shows how to identify silk - easy methods to find out whether the silk is real or not
      How To Identify Silk - Real Silk VS Fake Silk - 4 Easy Ways
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      How to Identify Silk - F.a.q

      We have included answers to some frequently asked questions on how to identify silk. Hope these clear your doubts. Comment below what method you used. Let us know if we missed something.

      Silk is incredibly soft with a pearlescent sheen, giving it a high-end and luxurious appeal. The color of the fabric should change slightly depending on how you’re holding it against a source of light.

      The most simple way to distinguish between silk and polyester is to watch them under light. If you watch silk, you can see subtle shine on it, and the luster will change color depending on the angle at which the fabric is held. On the other hand, synthetic polyester shines white under light. One can perform a burn test to confirm the authenticity.

      Silk is a fiber whereas Satin is a type of textile weave. Silk Satin is a fabric that has warp dominant weave which gives it a distinct shimmery appearance.

      • First examine the fabric, look out for pearlescent sheen (the color of the shine will change slightly depending on how you hold it against light).
      • Consider the weight and price of the saree. A pure silk saree is usually ten times more expensive than artificial/synthetic ones.
      • Spun silk costs around ₹ 4500/- per kilogram. So, if your saree costs less than that, you need to check the authenticity.
      • Also, you can perform the burn test on the saree but remember to extract a loose thread in such a manner so that it does not ruin it.
      • Silk, although delicate develops far less wrinkles than other fabrics. Even if does, the wrinkles are easy to remove.  A hair dryer, steamer or an iron can come in handy to turn your clothing wrinkle-free.
      • Use an iron on the low setting to avoid damaging it. Cover the silk with cotton sheet/fabric rather than directly ironing it.
      • A hand-held steamer or a steam iron can be safely used to remove wrinkles from silk. Just keep the source of steam about 6 inches away from the fabric and move from top to bottom. The steam should loosen the fibers and render it wrinkle free.
      • Use a combination of fine mist spray bottle and hair dryer on the wrinkled area. Remember not to wet the area more than necessary, as drying will take time. Hot air will dry the area and remove the creases. If you are not sure of how hot the air will be, you can simply switch off the heating filament and blow normal air to dry the fabric.
      All these methods involve water and heat, be sure not to overdo anything to avoid damaging or staining the fabric with water.
      Follow the instructions on the care label of the garment.
      • Professional Dry Cleaning is recommended for most of the garments but one can easily wash silk at home if the stain is light to moderate.
      • Silk colors can often bleed. Perform a color fastness test using a cotton swab dipped in liquid detergent. Dab the swab on hidden seams to see if any dye comes off. Bright prints and colors that bleed should be dry cleaned.
      • For Washing: Fill a tub or sink with cold water and add a small amount of delicate-friendly liquid detergent. Lightly agitate for 2-3 minutes and rinse well. Continuous rubbing of a single spot can cause color lightening. Washing the entire garment is advised.
      • After rinsing, squeeze the excess water. Never twist or wring out silk garments/fabric, doing so can damage the fabric.
      • Avoid the dryer and lay wet silk garments under shade onto a clean, absorbent towels to get rid of excess moisture. Use multiple towels and then lay flat on a drying rack of towel.
      • If fabric care labels say the garment can be ironed, then iron on a low setting while the garments are still damp.
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