December 18, 2025

Anyone who has watched a silk blouse lose its sheen or a cashmere sweater shrink knows how unforgiving fine fabrics can be. Natural fibers react quickly to moisture, heat, and agitation, and handcrafted finishes can fade or distort with the wrong care. This article explains why home washing risks damage, how professional dry cleaning protects delicate materials through controlled solvent-based cleaning and expert spotting, and which fabrics, including silk, wool, velvet, chiffon, lace, and designer blends, should always be handled by specialists.