How to Wash and Care for Your Bikini: 5 Tips to Make It Last
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Believe it or not,bikinis are very delicate garmentsand if you want yours to last more than one season, you need to look after it properly. We spend ages hunting for a bikini that fits well, is on trend, feels comfortable and is made from quality fabric, so today we're sharing sometipsto make sure that time isn't wasted.
Sun, seawater, sand, pool chlorine, rough pool edges and so on are things we can't avoid in summer, and they're themain culpritswhen swimwear gets damaged. That's why, by the end of summer, we often find our bikini has faded or the fabric is worn somewhere (usually at the back). There are a few things we can do to stop this happening. Here they are!
HAND WASH IN COLD WATER
Our first tip is tohand wash your bikinisand always avoid the washing machine (and of course the tumble dryer, which can shrink them), and never use bleach. Usecold water and soap.
The sun often leaves thema little stiff. If so, you can use a littlefabric softenerafter washing and then rinse them again in cold water. Hot water isn't recommended because Lycra is a very delicate fabric and is damaged more easily at high temperatures.
Above all,chlorine is your bikini's worst enemy, so even if you've only had one dip in the pool, it's best torinse it in a basin of cold waterto wash out all the chemicals so it doesn't lose its stretch. Bikinis also often carry traces of creams and sun cream that damage the fabric.
DON'T TWIST OR WRING IT
When a bikini (or swimsuit) is wet, we usually wring it out, and that's a big mistake. To get rid of excess water, the best thing is tofold it and press it with your hands, but never twist it. Remember,never use a tumble dryer or an iron.
As you know, Lycra is a stretchy fabric, and twisting it weakens it so it loses its stretch and strength. A bikini without stretch is no good and has to be thrown away.
ALWAYS DRY IT IN THE SHADE
One of the most common mistakes is hanging clothes in the sun so they dry faster. With bikinis (or swimsuits) that's a serious error. It's best tolet your bikinis air dry, ideally in the shade. Remember tohang them inside outand avoid using pegs.
This is mainly to stop the colour fading, because the sun gradually bleaches it and by the end of summer your bikini will look lighter and dull. The elastic will also start to perish and can even lose its stretch.
WATCH OUT FOR DAMP AND WHERE YOU KEEP IT
When we go to the beach or the pool, we always take a spare bikini to change into when we want to be dry, butwhat do we do with the wet one?We usually put it in a plastic bag, and that's a big mistake because it overheats and wears out faster.
For wet bikinis, we recommendwrapping them in a towel, but if you don't have one to hand you can use amesh bag.
STORE THEM PROPERLY IN THE DRAWER
This is probably the most important step and the one to pay most attention to. We recommendwashing them(even if the bikini already looks clean) before putting them away in the drawer until next summer. You can use thewashing machine as long as it's on a delicates cycle.
Once it's completely dry,fold it very carefully into a fabric bag (its own packaging)to protect it from damp, dust and so on. It'll be perfect for next summer!
At Quelton, our team is here to advise you on everything fromdesigning and personalising your bikinito caring for it so it lasts as long as possible in your wardrobe. Ask us anything!
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Good question! It depends a lot on **how you care for it**. We use **the best fabrics in Europe** and test them for months, but it's normal for the metallic finish to lose some shine over the summers. To make it last: **hand wash it** (never in the machine), **don't dry it in the sun** or the dryer, and in winter store it **completely dry in its fabric bag**.
I love that you want to look after it! ๐ This way it'll last **many summers**:
๐ซงAlways hand wash it inside out, in cold water with a little soap only on stained areas. Never in the washing machine.
๐ซNo bleach, fabric softener or stain removers, and never in the dryer.
๐ค๏ธDry it inside out, in the shade and without pegs, with the elastics relaxed so they don't stretch.
๐In winter, store it completely dry in its fabric bag (included with every order).
Not at all! **They don't stretch out** ๐ Just dry them **without pegs** and with the elastics relaxed, and they'll last you **many summers**.
Yes! **All our bikinis are lined** ๐ค
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The **Bronze**! ๐ซ It's a chocolate shade that **goes with everything** and **never goes out of style**: a staple you should have in your wardrobe. Just know **it always sells out**โฆ
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We make **around 100 units of each design**, and almost all **sell out at launch** ๐ฅ So if you fall for one, **don't leave it for tomorrow**.
With your order we give you a **premium fabric bag** ๐ to keep your bikinis in a drawer over winterโฆ or to carry your spare bikini or anything else to the beach.
Yes! **It dries super fast** โ๏ธ So you go from the water to your towel, and from your towel to the beach bar, without staying wet for hours.
It depends what you're after! ๐ If your **legs are on the shorter side** and you want them to **look longer**, go for the **thong bottom**: it really lengthens the leg. If you prefer a bit more coverage, the **basic** is **Brazilian style**: slightly cheeky, **just enough to flatter**.
Great idea, the tan matters too! โ๏ธ I'd go for a **triangle top** with a **thong bottom**: it leaves the **fewest tan lines** and a **gorgeous tan**.
Love that you're so active! ๐ For **padel, surfing or beach volleyball** I'd go for the **sporty**, for the **support of the top**. Any **iconic triangle** with its **tie-free** bottom also works great, it doesn't move at all.
Don't worry! **They all stay in place** ๐ You can dive in and jump the waves **without a care**.
What a plan! ๐ฅ **Any of them works**: the best part is **each of you wearing your own**, with your own colour and styleโฆ and all of you looking **iconic**! ๐
Yes! ๐ And since almost all **tie to adjust** and you **choose the top and bottom separately**, you can adapt them to your body at every stage.
Of course! You can **mix them however you like** ๐ That said, right now we don't have the same colour across different designs for a perfect match, so I'd recommend **buying the full set**: it's designed so **everything matches**.
That's exactly why we do it this way! ๐ You can choose **one size for the top and another for the bottom**, so it fits **your body perfectly**. If you're unsure, take the **ยซWhat's my size?ยป** test and I'll tell you both.
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