The road to finding the perfect bikini can sometimes be a long one. Nowadays there are so many different models, prints and colors that you sometimes can’t see the wood for the trees. When you have finally found the perfect bikini, you naturally want to enjoy it as long as possible. But how can you extend the life of your swimwear as long as possible?

Choose the right fabric
When shopping, pay close attention to the fabric of which the bikini is made. Choose a bikini that is largely made of the fabric lycra. These bikinis stay beautiful longer, and that’s what we want!

Avoid slides
Slides make your favorite bikini show signs of wear faster, and we want to avoid that. So are you planning to spend a day at a water park? Then put on an old bikini.

Sunburn
Are you going to sunbathe on the beach or at the pool for a day? Then remember to regularly apply sunscreen. Once is not enough. It is best to avoid the sun completely between 12 and 3 pm. Apply sunscreen well in advance. This way the sunscreen has time to absorb properly so that it works optimally and you reduce the chance of the sunscreen getting on your swimwear. The cream can cause discolorations on your bikini. Are there any sunburn marks on your bikini? Then wash your bikini as soon as possible according to the instructions on the label. If this does not work, try mixing washing powder with a little water and let it soak in well. Then rinse your bikini well with tap water.

Chlorine
It may sound a bit strange, but chlorine is one of the main culprits of discolored and stretched bikinis. This is mainly due to the combination of sun and chlorine. Bikinis can’t handle this well. (Just like your hair) Often there is a shower near a chlorine pool. Jump directly under this after swimming to rinse the chlorine out of your bikini and hair. It’s better to hop in the shower beforehand as well. The fabric of your bikini then absorbs less harmful substances from the chlorinated water, which immediately reduces the chance of discoloration.

To wash
Just like lingerie, it is not a good idea to wash your swimwear in the washing machine. Hand washing is a much better idea Prepare two bowls with cold water. In the first container you put a neutral detergent and let your bikini work in it for 5 minutes. Then take the other container and let your bikini soak in it for 5 minutes as well.

Drying
Never wring out your bikini after washing.
Don’t put it in the dryer at all.

If you have chosen the right fabric, your bikini consists largely of stretch. What you should definitely not do is wring out your bikini. This causes your favorite bikini to lose its shape. Result: a stretched bikini that no longer fits well.

Let the bikini dry lying down, in a dry, dark and well-ventilated place. Do not let it dry outside in the sun, as this will cause the color to fade more quickly and will also affect the elasticity of the fabric. It is also not smart to hang your bikini to dry. Because of the wet fabric, your bikini weighs at least 2 more than normal. When you hang the bikini to dry, you distort the fit and stretch it.