Caring For Your Intimate Apparel

When washing your fine washables, try using a delicate soda-based fabric wash. Regular detergents contain harsh chemicals that break down fabrics.

If you wash your bras and hosiery in the washing machine, placing them in a mesh lingerie bag will protect them from wrapping around the agitator and other clothing.

Avoid putting your lingerie in the dryer. The heat of the dryer breaks down the lycra, spandex and elastic, so you will find yourself replacing your lingerie and undergarments frequently.

Rotate your bras. Bras do not need to be laundered after every wearing, but you should avoid wearing 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.