You have spent time finding the ideal swimsuit, so you might as well enjoy it for as long as possible! As a true holiday companion, our swimsuits are put to the test by salt, chlorine, sand, and even sunscreen. To allow you to wear your beautiful swimsuit for several seasons, here are some simple steps and practical tips to keep in mind to properly maintain your styles: from washing to storage, we tell you everything!
To make your choice easier and learn about all the specific features of swimwear, consult our complete swimwear guide.
In this article:
Why is washing your swimsuit properly important?
Hand wash or machine wash: which to choose?
Drying and storing your swimsuit
Our tips for effective washing
At the end of the article, find THE collection that echoes your questions!
Why is washing your swimsuit properly important?
After a good day of swimming, your swimsuit has been exposed to the sun, has absorbed sea water, pool chlorine, sunscreen, or even perspiration: all these elements are likely to damage the fibers of your swimsuit and loosen the fabric or dull the colors.
Washing your swimsuit properly is therefore not just a matter of hygiene, it is also the key to keeping it beautiful for longer. The first step begins with a systematic rinsing of your swimsuit in clear water after each use.
Washing your swimsuit by hand vs. in the machine: which to choose?
Hand washing
As with lingerie, hand washing is recommended for your swimsuits. Gentler than the machine, it allows you to pay more attention to the underwires, for example, or to avoid snags that could damage the material.
The ideal technique? Nothing could be simpler:
- Wet your swimsuit with lukewarm water and wash it with a mild soap
- Rub gently without twisting
- Rinse thoroughly with clear water
Don't forget to rinse the swimsuit after swimming to remove an initial part of the residue!
Machine washing
"When you put a swimsuit in the machine, it can soak in water, which risks damaging the colors. Depending on the programs you have on your machine, the wash might also be too hot and damage your swimsuit." Guilhermina, our head of the design office
Our lingerie expert does not recommend washing your swimsuits in the machine. The washing machine damages the elastic fibers of the swimsuit and deteriorates its shaping properties and support, considerably reducing its lifespan.
In addition to washing, machine spinning is not suitable and damages the fibers.
Drying and storing the swimsuit
Drying your swimsuit is just as important as washing: it is not a step to be neglected, and you avoid undesirable odors in the process!
Don't worry, for this step too our advice is quite simple: dry your swimsuits in the open air, if possible flat and without direct exposure to the sun.
In the list of things not to do, using the tumble dryer ranks first. We also avoid twisting the swimsuit to wring it out: place it in a towel and press it to remove the water.
For storage, put your swimsuits in a dry place and, for models with molded cups, be careful not to crush them to preserve the shape of your swimsuit.
Our tips for effective washing
We asked our lingerie experts for advice and here is what they shared with us:
"It is important never to let your swimsuit soak because this risks fading and deteriorating the colors and materials!" Cynthia, pattern maker
"Drying in the sun is to be avoided to keep the brightness of your swimsuits' colors for as long as possible" Guilhermina, our head of the design office
To discover all the best practices for washing your swimwear correctly, check out our article: Taking care of your swimsuit: best practices.
Our article was written by Sélène, our content manager, in collaboration with Guilhermina, our head of the design office.
