Yup.
But a mild base isn't going to do a huge amount of damage. I wouldn't worry about it, honestly. If your silk is so fragile that soap is going to break it down significantly, you probably shouldn't be washing it, anyway.
I have heard something about saris being given a final vinegar rinse to counteract the soap after being washed, it has never been clear to me whether that was to strengthen the fiber or to re-set the dye.
If you're feeling paranoid, tear-free shampoos tend to be neutral or nearly neutral pH.
Emma Quoting Sharon Collier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
Thanks, I didn't know that about basic harming protein fibers. Aren't most detergents/soaps basic?
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