To Ensure Your Swimwear Lasts, Here’s The Best Caring and Washing Techniques

Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time to raid your wardrobe and retrieve your swimwear that’s been patiently waiting there since last year. With several months of beach days and refreshing swims in the pool ahead, this article offers valuable tips on caring for and washing your swimwear.

Sand, seawater, and sunlight might sound like the perfect recipe for happiness. However, when it comes to swimwear materials, they can be a nightmare, potentially damaging the fabric and colors. Therefore, it’s advisable to wash your swimwear promptly after use. When done correctly and regularly, this practice ensures the longevity of your swimwear. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure!

When it comes to fabrics containing elastomers, such as swimwear, special care is indeed required, especially during washing, drying, and storage. Want to know how? Check out the following recommendations provided by Carvico.

How to Wash Bikinis and Swimwear: Hand Wash or Machine Wash?

First and foremost, rule number one: Never leave your swimwear, which is wet, sweaty, and mixed with sunscreen, in a plastic bag for too long, as it can cause unpleasant odors. It’s better to store your wet swimwear in a cloth bag or, alternatively, wrap it in a towel. Before washing, remove all the sand that clings to your swimwear.

If you are washing by hand, don’t soak it, but rinse it immediately with cold water. There’s no need to use special detergents; instead, opt for a gentle and neutral soap. Rinsing swimwear with water is crucial because detergents tend to alter the fabric’s pH, potentially causing dark spots on your swimwear.

After washing, squeeze gently to remove excess water. Then hang it up, but avoid direct sunlight, as sunlight can accelerate color fading. More precisely, follow the care instructions on the clothing label.

How to Remove Stains from Swimwear

Like any other clothing, swimwear can get stained. Their most critical enemies are:

Creams and Oils

Sunscreen, especially when sprayed, can get on your swimwear.

Salt

Salt will inevitably stick to your swimwear when you’re in the sea.

Chlorine

In the case of swimwear, chlorine can cause whitish spots.

The above-mentioned substances can cause stubborn stains on your swimwear. So, what should you do if they’ve already come into contact with your swimwear? The only solution is to wash them as soon as possible to minimize the damage.

Can You Machine Wash Swimwear?

Carvico swimwear fabric can be machine-washed without being damaged, although hand washing is recommended. If using a washing machine, use the simplest setting and cold water. To maintain the condition and color of Carvico fabric, avoid soaking it for too long and dry it promptly.

How to Fold Swimwear Correctly

The key to swimwear’s longevity lies in its care, from washing to storage. A fabric container or cardboard box is the best choice for storing swimwear. Moreover, how you fold your swimwear is also essential because you shouldn’t press the “elastic material,” and the padding should be protected.

Finally, ensure that your swimwear is thoroughly dry before storing it in the wardrobe.

Those were the swimwear care tips. If you’re interested in purchasing Carvico fabric, as mentioned above, you can contact us via WhatsApp at 0853-3883-3779 or visit our store at Jl. Imam Bonjol No. 401, Denpasar, Bali (Paramatex Fabric Store).