Silk salwar kameez are elegant. Today, owning a silk salwar qamis/kameez meant not only the initial price of the garment but also the cost of dry cleaning. All silk salwar kameez are washable. Silk, is a natural sizing which is brought out when washing in warm water. Most silk salwar kameez can be hand washed. Technically, silk salwar kameez does not shrink like other fabric salwar kameez. If the fabric is not tightly woven, washing a silk salwar kameez with tighten up the weave....thus, lighter weights of silk can be improved by washing as it will tighten up the weave. A tightly woven silk salwar kameez will not "shrink" or will "shrink" a lot less. Silk salwar kameez, however, can shrink if the fabric has not been washed prior to garment construction. When washing silk salwar kameez, do not wring but roll in a towel. Silk salwar kameez dries quickly but should not be put in an automatic dryer unless the fabric is dried in an automatic dryer prior to garment construction. A good shampoo works well on silk salwar kamiz. It will remove oil and revitalize your silk salwar kamiz.

Though elegant, silk salwar kameez must be handle with care.Silk salwar kameej may get yellow and fade with the use of a high iron setting. Press cloths and a steam iron are recommended. Silk salwar kamees is also weakened by sunlight and perspiration.

Silk salwar kameez is an outfit that never goes out of fashion.