Make Your Swimwear Last All Summer (and Beyond)
Bold colours and quality fabric deserve a bit of care. Chlorine, sunscreen, and salt water are the biggest culprits behind faded prints and stretched-out ties — the good news is a few simple habits go a long way toward keeping pieces like your Tangerine Dream Tie Top or Lemonade Dream Tie Top looking new for seasons to come.
1. Rinse Straight After Wearing
Chlorine and salt water are the fastest way to break down elastane and fade vibrant colours. Rinse your swimwear in cool, fresh water as soon as you're done swimming — even a quick rinse in the shower makes a real difference over time.
2. Hand Wash, Don't Machine Wash
Skip the washing machine. A gentle hand wash in cool water with a mild detergent (or a dedicated swimwear wash) protects the fabric and any delicate ties or hardware, like the adjustable straps on the Guava Royale Tie Top. Avoid wringing the fabric — gently squeeze out excess water instead.
3. Skip the Dryer
Heat is hard on stretch fabrics and can cause colours to fade faster. Lay your swimwear flat on a towel in the shade to dry. Direct, prolonged sun exposure while wet can also fade prints over time, so shade is your friend here.
4. Watch Out for Rough Surfaces
Sitting directly on rough pool edges, rocks, or velcro-lined sun loungers can snag delicate fabric. A towel underneath goes a long way, especially for lighter, more delicate pieces like the Lemonade Dream Bandeau Top.
5. Rotate Your Pieces
Wearing the same suit every day speeds up wear and tear. If you're swimming often, having two or three pieces in rotation — like alternating between your Guava Dream Tie Bottom and Lemonade Dream V Bottom — gives each piece time to fully dry and recover its shape between wears.
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