Protect your silk shawls from bugs

Every time you wrap a shawl around, you can immediately feel its warmth, beauty and softness. But the story behind every shawl makes it unique and beautiful. Every shawl is made by choosing perfect fabrics, embedded with some designs and concepts. Silk shawls depict luxury and elegance. They are perfect for every occasion and their bright hues ensure that you dazzle in them.

Silk are produced from cocoons of the silkworm. When the moth is in the stage of a caterpillar, they fed on mulberry leaves. Once the thread is produced, it is used for producing a fabric and later an apparel is created. However, moth loves natural fibers like pashmina, wool and silk. If you find a sock eaten by insects irritating, then imagine them enjoying your beautiful silk shawl as a meal.

How to keep bugs away

Naphthalene has been used commonly to protect clothes. But they leave strong odor behind. A mixture of chemicals are used and hence the moths and insects stay away from it. Its active ingredients can keep bugs away but can be also damage humans if touched, inhaled or accidently consumed. Instead of using chemicals, you can prepare homemade repellent. These are effective and affordable. The best method is to spread neem leaves near your silk. Neem is one of the most effective leaves with medicinal values that help in keeping the insects far from your silk. It also provides freshness to your clothes. To avoid the clutter, you can wrap the neem in a muslin cloth. Moreover, one can try the strong smell of spices. Prepare small bags with different spices. You can put bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, peppercorns, etc. in one bag or you can try mint, rosemary, thyme, etc. in another bag and see the result in few days. Going natural is pocket-friendly and more effective than using chemicals.

So, next time when your silk is in danger, keep the natural elements handy.