Proper care for your swimwear helps preserve its shape, colors, and comfort. Washing, drying, or storage—a few simple best practices are enough to keep your swimwear's quality looking like new.
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Why is swimwear care important?
During use, swimwear is exposed to many aggressors, such as sea salt, chlorine, sunscreen, perspiration, or friction.
All these elements weaken fibers like elastane, leading to:
- A loss of elasticity
- Deformation
- Fading of colors
- Reduced support
A poorly maintained swimsuit can lose its shape in just a few weeks.
Conversely, diligent care for your swimwear allows you:
- To preserve its fit
- To avoid premature wear
- To increase its lifespan, for up to several seasons
To go further in choosing a swimsuit adapted to your use and silhouette, consult our complete guide: Swimwear: the complete guide to making the right choice.
The steps for caring for a swimsuit
- Rinse immediately after each use: you must rinse your swimsuit after every use. It is not about washing it right away, but rinsing it with clear, cold water. This habit removes chlorine, salt, sand residue, and sun products.
- Hand wash: always prefer hand washing in cold or lukewarm water.
For a detailed guide on washing your swimwear: How to wash your swimsuit?
- Use suitable products: avoid aggressive products like fabric softeners or powerful stain removers. Products that are too strong risk dulling the swimsuit's colors.
- Dry correctly: do not wring your swimsuit, but press it gently in a towel. Dry it flat, in the shade, and away from any heat source.
- Store correctly: wait until your swimsuit is completely dry, then store it flat, avoiding creases on the cups.
Mistakes that damage your swimwear
- Rubbing or wringing the fabric
- Using hot water
- Putting them in the dryer
- Drying them on a heat source
