Caring For Your Lingerie
Most lingerie is delicate and may require special care, so
always read the label first.
Cotton and
synthetics can be machine washed. Other fabrics should be hand washed.
Remember to
separate dark colors from light ones.
If machine
washing always use the gentle cycle and put in a nylon bag, stocking or special
garment bag so that certain pieces like bras won't wrap around the agitator.
Liquid
detergents made for delicates are preferable to granular or regular detergents
and will prevent lingerie from fraying, fading or tearing.
Do not iron
synthetics. Remember, ironing is not made for all fabrics so read the
label carefully.
Rotate your
bras. Bras do not need to be laundered after every wearing, but you should try
not to wear a bra two days in a row. A bra needs a day of rest after wearing to
return to its original fit; wearing one bra constantly puts a lot of stress on
the fabrics and causes it to rapidly stretch out of shape and to lose its fit.
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