Thx ladies for those replies!

My lycra Speedo just got the hand rinse in plain water in the bathroom sink, and a drip dry atm. Hmm, I have always washed DD's Speedos in a lingerie bag in the wash, and hung dry. Maybe this is why they have fallen apart so quick? Plus they have always been lycra.

That's good to know also on how long to expect a suit to last. I really didn't know for performance use what was typical.

Oh, the smell of the chemicals is SO strong when you walk in the pool. About takes my breath away. But, I know that's a good thing for killing bad stuff.

On the liner disolving in the poly suit, that's good info. Sure glad mine is black in color.