<p>Woolite brand is good. Using a delicate cycle on a good machime should be fine. The major problem is ruining things in a hot dryer. My gift silk long plain scarf became a small thick pad used in the dog’s bed after I overdid the drying… I avoid hand washables for the hassles. Care labels assume normal heavy duty washing and drying- think about how you can use a machine gently and you are fine.</p>