Caring For Your Swimsuit

Swimsuits can take a lot of abuse with chlorinated water, sand and even salt water; however, you can lessen the damage and lengthen the life of your swimsuit by following some basic care practices.

NEVER put your swimsuit in the washing machine or any mechanical device. If you accidentally wash your swimsuit in the washing machine it will not destroy it, but continuously doing so will shorten the life of your swimsuit. One cycle in the dryer and your swimsuit will probably not last the entire summer.



Most swimsuits are made of Lycra or Spandex material. These materials are not very durable, therefore, they must be cared for gently. It does not matter about the price of the swimsuit because it is the material that predicts the life of the swimsuit. Yes, there are different grades of Lycra and Spandex, so if the designer used quality Lycra, then your suit will probably last a bit longer than a cheaper grade of Lycra (two to three seasons if used frequently in pools).



Best form of care to keep your favorite swimsuits looking like new.



Hand wash your swimsuits in mild detergent like Woolite. Swimsuits should not need a vigorous wash, so a ten minute soak with a couple of back and forth movements before completing the wash should do it. Rinse with cool to warm water. Do not ring or twist your swimsuit, simply fold your wet swimsuit, place it into a dry towel and apply pressure (stand on the towel or use your hands to apply the pressure). Remove the swimsuit and hang it to dry (not in the sun).



Following these simple care instructions should keep your swimsuits looking like new for a long time. For best results rotate your swimsuits.

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