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Blog ยท 2026-02-10

๐Ÿงบ How to Wash Bras: Care Tips That Triple Their Lifespan

Bras are precision garments. Tumble-drying and machine-washing kill elastic in months. Here is how to do it right.

Hand-wash is best

Fill a basin with cool water and a teaspoon of delicate detergent. Swish the bra gently for 30 seconds. Rinse twice. Press water out โ€” never wring.

Machine-wash if you must

Always use a mesh lingerie bag, cold water, gentle cycle. Hook the bra closed first to prevent snags. Skip fabric softener โ€” it coats elastane and reduces stretch.

Never tumble-dry

Heat is the enemy of elastane. A single tumble-dry cycle can age a bra by 6 months. Always air-dry flat or hang from the centre gore.

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