Swimwear becomes a second skin in the summer. Whether you’re enjoying a beach or just having a poolside day, your swimsuit takes in salt, chlorine, sunscreen, sweat, and sun. And most of us throw our swimsuits right into the wash without a second thought. When the colours fade, the fabric loses its stretch, and the last thing you want is that saggy look. However, you can make your swimsuit last forever if you take care of a few simple things.
If you want to make your swimsuits last year after year, it’s time to learn the correct way to wash swimsuits. In this post, you will learn the essential tips to clean your bikini top or swimsuit.
Gentle Care Tips for Your Jade Bikini Top and Other Swimwear
Figure 1: Black Jade Bikini Top with Ayla Bikini Bottom
Tip 1. Rinse, Always Rinse
After you’re done in the water, rinse your suit in cold water. No matter if you’ve been soaking in saltwater or a chlorinated pool, don’t let that residue sit on your suit. A quick rinse can wash off all chemicals before they have a chance to ruin your suit.
Tip 2. Hand Wash with Mild Soap
Don’t even think about washing your swimwear in the washing machine. Try hand washing instead. Fill a basin with cool water and add a few drops of gentle soap or swimwear wash. Swirl your Jade Bikini Top for a minute or two. Squeeze out the excess water.
Tip 3. Keep Sunscreens in Check
Mineral sunscreens are gentle to your skin, but they stain your swimsuit. Let your sunscreen soak in before slipping into your bikini. And after a day at the beach, rinse your swimsuit, even if you didn’t swim. The oils, lotions, and sweat sit on the fabric.
Tip 4. Lay Flat to Dry in the Shade
Don’t dry your swimsuit in the sun. You think you’re saving time by doing it that way, but the sun fades the colour and breaks down the fibres of the suit. Dry it flat on a towel in the shade. Don’t hang it by the straps. They stretch.
Tip 5. Rotate Your Swim Looks
It’s so tempting to wear your favourite Jade Bikini Top day after day (we know, we’ve done it!). However, giving your swimwear a break helps it recover its shape and elasticity. If you’re on a one-week vacation, consider packing a pair of alternatives to mix it up.
Smart Habits Make Swimwear Last
Figure 2: Neon green Jade Bikini top with Tallulah bikini bottom
Most damage occurs over timeand through habits we don’t even realise. When we put a wet bikini into a plastic bag, we can leave it hanging over the back of a chair to dry or toss it in with the regular wash cycle. A few minor tweaks can help your bathing suit look newer and longer.
Here’s a quick list of what your swimwear loves:
- Cold water
- Soft cleansers
- Shade drying
- Flat storage
- Regular breaks
What to Avoid?
Even with good intentions, you can make little mistakes that reduce the life of your swimwear. Here are a few don’ts:
- Washing Machines: The spin cycle is too harsh. It stretches and destroys the fabric.
- Fabric Softener: Normal fabric softeners can coat the fibre, which makes them less absorbent and stiffer.
- Hot water or hot tubs: Hot water breaks down the stretch and fades colours fast.
- Hanging on straps: Slowly pulls the fabric out of shape.
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Ironing or dryer: High heat destroys elasticity - air dry flat.
Avoiding these harmful practices enables your Jade Bikini Top to remain supportive, sleek, and colourful, just like the day you purchased it. Left neglected, even the most finely crafted swimwear may begin to lose its shape.
Even the most beautifully crafted swimwear can lose its shape without proper care. But when you take just a few minutes to rinse and rest your pieces, they reward you by staying vibrant and supportive through every swim.
Figure 3: Fabric texture of black Jade Bikini Top. It is made of recycled polyester and elastane mix
Let Agda Studios Help You Swim Smarter
Swimwear never lasts long. You wear it for a day or two, and suddenly your favourite summer piece is faded, stretched and stuffed at the back of the drawer. With some care and some wise choices, it can stay with you season after season, swim after swim. At Agda, we believe in crafting pieces that last, both in terms of quality and style.
Agda’s Jade Bikini Top is the best swimwear for your skin and your values. Our Portugal-made collections of swimwear are renowned for their exceptional quality, utilising premium Italian and Spanish fabrics. When you take care of your swimwear and invest in purposeful pieces, you’re choosing a slower, more mindful way to dress.
FAQs
1. How should I wash my Jade Bikini Top to preserve its quality?
Hand wash your Jade Bikini Top in cold water using a gentle soap or swimwear cleanser. Avoid washing machines, harsh detergents, and fabric softeners, as they can cause the recycled fabric to stretch, fade, and become damaged.
2. Does drying my swimsuit in the sun shorten its lifespan?
Yes. Direct sunlight fades colour and weakens the elastic fibres in your swimwear. Always lay your suit flat in the shade to dry, and avoid hanging it by the straps to prevent stretching.
3. What swimwear habits help extend the life of my Agda bikini?
Rinse your swimwear after every use, let sunscreens absorb before wearing, rotate between sets, and store them flat. These habits protect the recycled fabric and help maintain elasticity and vibrant colour season after season.