The Complete Swimwear Care Checklist

If you remember nothing else about caring for your swimwear, keep this checklist handy. Follow it and your pieces will stay beautiful season after season.

After every wear

• Rinse in cool fresh water as soon as possible.
• Hand-wash gently with a mild detergent.
• Press out water, never wring or twist.
• Lay flat in the shade to dry.

Always avoid

• Tumble dryers, radiators and direct heat.
• Harsh detergents, bleach and fabric softener.
• Sitting on rough surfaces without a towel.
• Wearing the same piece two days in a row.

For the off-season

• Wash and fully dry before storing.
• Fold flat rather than hanging.
• Keep away from sunlight and heat.

Save this list, share it with a friend, and enjoy swimwear that lasts the way good things should.