We create your swims with utmost care and love, to make them truly last longer, a little TLC, pre and post dip is needed from you too! The mini label attached to the hand-made pieces can barely suffice the detailed information and right method needed on how to care for swimwear, especially for the ones that have beads sewed to it. Keep reading to know how to wash beaded swimwear and store them for a retained fit and freshness
Always Hand Wash - Never Machine Wash
When it comes to swimwear care tips, the first and most essential aspect is washing. The delicately placed beads call for gentle hand wash. Rough handling, machine washing, or harsh chemicals can loosen threads and displace beads over time.
Even the gentle cycles or drying options can wither the swims and damage them. We recommend hand washing in cool or lukewarm water. Avoid hot water as it is highly prone to breaking down the elastane.
For detergents, opt a mild liquid which completely dissolves leaving no residue- unlike the harsh powders.
Dry in Shade and Do Not Wring
After you have appropriately removed the soap detergent from the swims, gently hand press and squeeze to remove excess water. Any hard motions like wringing or tight twisting can distort the shape of the pieces and stress the beads. .
The pieces made by Swimdays have a higher GSM than the typical ones, to sustain the bead work and offer a modest fit. This, however, makes the drying process a little slower. The best way to dry it is in the shades and laid down flat, preferably over a clean towel.
Hanging the swims can weigh it down and poorly affect the shape and elasticity. Additionally, it is best to gently rinse the pieces after a beach or pool dip. This will help you remove the chlorine or salt-water.
Avoid dryers, as it significantly impacts the threads and fades the colours of the fabric.
If you find creases on your swims, flip it inside out and use a low temperature iron to gently smoothen it. The best way would be use a steam iron, to avoid direct contact with heat.
Storing Your Swimwear Properly
Lastly, on how to store swimwear, ensure that it's completely dry before keeping them away. Damp swimwear can lead to mildew and odour. It can also bleed the colours of beads,
Make sure it's completely dry before storing. Storing damp swimwear leads to mildew and odour, and can cause colours to transfer onto other fabrics.
To maintain the quality of embellishments, keep the pieces separately and loosely folded. If you can, try storing them in mesh bags and avoid cramming up.
A little goes a long way, especially for swimwear- to carry your wearable art on recurring vacations, follow the tips!