Bathing Suit Care

[triflor]

I agree with what the ladies have said about polyester suits. They last a lot longer, and you can often find them on sale.

I used to work at a swimwear shop, and we recommended Zero, cold water, hand wash detergent. I just use a mild soap (or a body wash), rinse, and hang dry. Avoid stretching bathing suits. If you can lay it flat to dry it may help. And if you hang it to dry be careful of clothespins, they often cause the fabric to pile, and the elastic will wear out much faster.

Sitting on the edge of a pool is a sure fire way to destroy the butt of a bathing suit.

I've heard some people say that a Speedo of Lyrca will only last 2 months if you use it 5 days a week.

[susanm8048]

I used to work at a swimwear shop, and we recommended Zero, cold water, hand wash detergent. I just use a mild soap (or a body wash), rinse, and hang dry. .

Triflor, What is Zero?

[triflor]

Sorry, I forgot about the Branding differences, it may be called Woolite in the USA. The idea is a mild, handwash, detergent.

[luv2ride94]

I'm a swimmer and i know it sounds weird but it really does work, my suits last longer than anyone on the team.. If only they would listen to me...

When you rinse it add a few drops of the stuff you buy for fishtank to neutralize the chlorine to the water... It really does work!! and its cheap and last forever

Either that or buy the poly suits, i'm 12 and one of the ones i wear i have had since i was 9 and it looks brand new i've worn it several hundreds of times atleast!