Finding the ideal swimwear is an experience that enriches your life. Once you've found the perfect swimsuit or the coolest bikini, how well these garments retain their shape and color depends on how well they are cared for. Swimsuit fabrics take a beating from pool chemicals, sunscreen, salt, sweat and sand, but with proper care and washing, you can ensure your swimwear stays beautiful all season long. That's why it's important that you know how to wash your swimwear properly!
Wash swimwear correctly – tips for beautiful swimwear
What most of us like least about summer is the wear and tear on our swimwear that comes from long days in the heat and water. Synthetic swimsuit fabrics can cause other problems, such as pilling and residual odors. If you follow these tips, your swimwear will stay in great shape season after season, shine like new and be a real eye-catcher!
Shower before and after swimming
After you get out of the water, you should give your swimwear a quick rinse in clean water to remove the chemicals, salt, and sand it was exposed to. The importance of a shower before swimming is often overlooked. In fact, rinsing before swimming can help protect the bikini. The polymers used in swimwear are specifically designed for their elasticity, meaning their ability to stretch and relax after being compressed. Despite their durability, the polymers responsible for the flexibility of the fabric wear down over time when exposed to water containing salt, minerals and chlorine. If you fill the thread construction of the material with fresh water first, the fabric will then absorb less chlorine or salty water when swimming.
Hand wash your bikini or swimsuit
It is recommended to wash your swimwear by hand instead of putting it in the washing machine. For tiny, lightweight items like bikinis or swimsuits, hand washing is a quick and easy process. With heavy-duty detergent and these simple steps, hand-washing a swimsuit is a breeze.
- To wash a swimsuit, use the prescribed amount of detergent in cold water.
- Submerge the swimsuit in the detergent solution and allow it to soak for 10 minutes while gently rinsing it.
- Avoid stretching and straining the fibers bythe swimsuitWring or twist after removing it from the detergent solution.
- To prevent the fabric from stretching and deforming, lay the swimsuit out to air dry.
Wash swimwear properly in the washing machine
The best way to clean a swimsuit is to hand wash, but most people use the washing machine. If you prefer to machine wash your swimsuit, here are some tips to keep your delicate swimwear in pristine condition.
- Swimsuits should be washed in a mesh wash bag to prevent the fabric from becoming strained and tangled.
- Avoid washing swimsuits with heavy or bulky items such as towels, pants, sweatshirts, etc. and wash them insteadwith other light onesor sensitive objects.
- We recommend washing your swimwear in cold water on the gentlest setting on your washing machine.
- Remember to switch to a mild detergent that is specifically designed for delicate laundry.
- A swimsuit should never be washed with bleach.
How should you dry your bikini or swimsuit?
Swimsuits and bikinis can be machine washed but should be air dried. The heat from the dryer can damage the elastic of the swimsuit and fade light or black swimsuits. If you must tumble dry your swimsuits, use the no heat cycle.
To air dry, lay the swimwear flat on a drying rack or a dry, clean towel. To avoid stretching, dry swimsuits flat instead of letting them hang.
How to maintain the condition of your swimwear
Consider the following advice if you would like tothat your swimwearlooks like new all summer long.
- Overnight soaking will ruin a swimsuit. The fibers can dissolve.
- A swimsuit should not be dried in direct sunlight. This can lead to fading.
- Do not dry your swimwear on a metal clothesline. The original silhouette of the garment may be compromised and the metal rod may leave an irremovable rust stain.
- When wearing a bikini, avoid sitting on hard surfaces. The fabric of your swimsuit can get caught on the pavement around the pool or the wood of the lounge chairs. Always use a towel as a seat cushion.
