A trip to a beach is incomplete without wearing your favourite swimwear and clicking adorable pictures. Be it swimwear with bold prints, animal prints or plain solid colours, swimwear should be cared for properly though you might wear them only for a few weeks in a year. 

Most women shop for their favourite bikini but fail to follow the care instructions properly. This results in early wear out of their beachwear. Swimwear, if bought from a reputable brand, will last for a long time. But rough handling of the fabric will cause damage to beachwear sooner than expected.

This article will take you through the appropriate steps to follow when washing your bikini. 

6 tips to keep your bikini in the best condition

By following these simple tips, you can keep your bikini looking and feeling great for many beach seasons to come! 

1. Rinse after a swim

Swam till you are out of breath? Want to dive straight to bed for a nap? Wait till you change out of your swimwear! This is the first rule to remember during your beach trip. Rinse your bikini in cold or lukewarm water immediately after you return from a swimming session. It’s safe to go for handwash as machine cycles may prove harsh on a bikini. Use a gentle detergent to wash your swimwear. However, don’t leave the bikini soaked in detergent. Wash and rinse off immediately. 

2. Use a laundry bag 

If you are too pressed for time and need the help of a machine, use a laundry bag. Put the bikini in a laundry bag and choose the short delicate cycle setting in your machine. This will prevent your bikini from wearing out and losing its shine. 

3. Air-dry your bikini

After you wash your bikini, don’t wring it. This will damage the fibres of the fabric and compromise elasticity. Rinse the bikini and air dry it. Avoid exposing them to direct sunlight. High temperatures can rob your bikini of its original colour. Check the label on bikini with care instructions to ensure you are adhering to the recommended care methods. 

4. Opt for high-quality fabrics

Beach water has salt content whereas swimming pool water has chlorine. The fabric of your knot bikini or any bikini for that matter, reacts with the salt and chlorine. Hence, it is necessary to choose high-quality fabric for your swimwear. High-quality Lycra is recommended for swimwear as it is immune to sunlight, salt, chlorine and such substances.

5. Don’t sit on rough surfaces

Do not let stones and rough surfaces come in contact with your bikini. This will compromise the durability of your bikini. 

6. Avoid jacuzzi

Yes, you read that right! Wearing your bikini in the jacuzzi will lead to discolouration. The hot water is not good for your bikini. 

Follow these simple instructions and see your bikini lasting for months without the slightest damage. Shop for blue beachwear, animal print swimwear, and more from Bold & Bae Fashion for superior quality fabrics and an array of styles.