See our Bra care Tips
Once you have invested in a good quality bra, it’s important to practice good bra care when washing your delicate lingerie. See these important lingerie-washing guidelines from The Bra Guru.
Machine vs handwashing
In some instances, perhaps for soft bras such as no wire bras can be machine washed, however, we still recommend hand washing as a far superior and controlled method.
There are a few steps you can take for machine washing certain bra styles in the best and most gentle way, to prolong their wear and prevent damage. The steps include:
1. Fastening the bra hooks before putting them into the machine
2. Washing on a delicate 30-minute cycle with gentle detergent
3. Washing your items with similar colours, in a Bra Wash Bag to prevent any discolouration.
4. Reshaping the cups of molded bras with your hands when they come out of the wash (make sure that you never wring or stretch them as this could cause permanent damage and elasticity loss)
5. Hanging them out to dry in the sun (ensure that you don’t put them in the tumble dryer as this can cause shrinkage, and break down some of the fibres and you’ll lose elasticity).
For any queries you may have regarding taking care of your delicate lingerie, please feel free to email taryn@thebraguru.co.za or find a studio near you to visit.
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