Care Instructions
Common causes of swimsuit damage include chlorine, sunscreen, deodorant, perspiration, body oils — even the sun, salt water and sand. But washed the right way, your suits can keep their shape and hold their colorful hues so you look your poolside best all summer long.
For best results, women’s bathing suits typically should be washed by hand. The most important step is rinsing swimwear immediately after wearing, then washing it as soon as you get home.
Hand wash Tips
Fill a sink or tub with cool water.
Add mild hand soap, not laundry detergent, to prevent fading.
Soak the swimwear for 15 minutes, then gently massage it to work out any dirt and chemicals.
Drain the soapy water and rinse the swimsuit until the water runs clear.
Roll and not wring your bathing suit on a towel to remove extra water.
Lay flat to dry. Do not hang when it is wet as it will cause permanent stretching.
If hand wash is not an option and you should use a washing machine:
Put the bathing suit in a mesh laundry bag to prevent abrasions or snags from zippers from other outfits in the machine.
Use a mild, bleach-free detergent.
Wash in cold water on the gentle or delicate cycle along with other delicates to prevent over-agitation.
When the wash has finished, tightly roll all the water out and lay flat to dry.
