Silver Cloth
Silver cloth is a flannel-like fabric that’s impregnated with metallic silver fibers to protect silver and jewelry from the air’s elements that cause tarnishing. It can be found by the yard and is used to line silver chests, flatware drawer liners and storage bags. According to the Silversmiths’ Society, silver cloth is one part of a comprehensive silver protection program and should be paired with a moisture absorber, such as silica gel or activated charcoal, in storage chests and bags.
Pacific Silvercloth is a pretreated cloth that lasts a long time and does not need washing or laundering, since the silver particles in it catch tarnish-producing gases before they reach the silver stored inside. However, the silver particles tarnishes over time, turning the cloth a grayish color and, in extreme cases, black. The tarnishing does not affect the polishing ability of the cloth, but when it starts to look too dirty for use, simply replace it with a new piece.
When using the cloth, it is best to work in small sections and refold the cloth after each polishing session. This helps prolong the life of the silver cloth and ensures that the unused section is clean when polishing next. The cloth can also be kept in a resealable plastic bag or a jewelry pouch when not in use. We frequently hear from customers who have silver linings and flatware rolls made of Pacific Silvercloth that they’ve had for several generations and still keep their jewelry and silver absolutely tarnish-free.
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