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Once you find the perfect swimsuit, make sure you get the maximum wear from it by following these simple care tips:

Hand Wash in Cold Water with Very Mild Soap

Make sure to always rinse your swimsuit with regular tap water after swimming. Salt water or chlorinated water will fade or break down the fabric over time.

Avoid using a washing machine to clean your swimwear. You should hand wash your suit with a mild liquid detergent. Some stronger detergents can cause colors to bleed or fade. Mild soaps, such as Ivory®, work best. Avoid all chlorine-based bleach products, spot removers, and dry cleaning. Never use bleach.

Hang Dry

Be kind to your swimsuit and never wring it out or put it in the dryer. That is he quickest way to wear out the fabric. Ideally it should be layed out flat to dry naturally. Or hung up to dry in a way that doesn't distort the shape of the swimsuit.

Avoid putting your swimsuit away until it is completely dry. If it is stored while still wet, it could become discolored. For the same reason, avoid leaving your wet swimsuit in a bag or wrapped in a damp towel.

Keep it Oil Free

Minimize direct contact to your swimsuit when applying oil based sun tan lotions. The oils cause the swimsuit elastics to breakdown. Make sure to rinse your swimwear with tap water afterward just like after swimming.

Limit Your Time in the Hot Tub

Hot tubs and highly chlorinated water can cause your swimsuit to fade. Also, these hot water conditions can cause embellishments to fade or fall off of the suit. Limit your swimsuit’s exposure to hot or highly chlorinated water or wear an older suit in these conditions. Some swimwear manufacturers recommend that you NOT wear their products in hot tubs or whirlpools because of the damage they may cause. So if you need that hot soak, it's best to wear your second favorite swimsuit if you can.

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