Washing bras regularly by hand lengthens the life of your bra

Bras are delicate treasures and they like good hand washing regularly! How to make my bra last longer?

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How long should a good bra last?

A bra ages with time and by wearing it.

At some stage, a bra is just too worn out and needs to be replaced.

And that isn’t always easy, saying goodbye to one of your favorite bras!

Maybe you still need the same bra size but have to get rid of the ones that are worn out. Because, with its loss of elastics, it is obvious they don’t fit anymore. It might be time to measure yourself.

Do you wear a bra intensively? Or do you have several bras and rotate a lot between them? This, of course, will have a huge effect on how long you can wear your bra.

How can I make my bra last longer?

Caring for your bras will make you enjoy your bra much longer.

But it is not only about washing and drying them the right way but also about storage and giving them a day off!

The warmth of your body has a direct effect on elastic fibers. By not wearing the bra the next day it will get a rest. This rest is necessary for the elastic fibers to regain their elastic function.

Why you should wash bras by hand

Washing your bra regularly will give the elastic fibers a boost. The elastane needs to be cleaned to regain its full strength.

A bra that is washed regularly by hand is a stronger bra because the fibers can regain their strength.

• all things from your skin will affect the elastic fibers and it will cause the bra to be less elastic in time
• washing your lingerie will keep the fibers clean and the fabric will reshape itself

How often to wash your bras?

Wash your bra whenever you feel it is necessary, like:

• after a hot day in the sun and you’ve been sweating
• after a busy day at work and you’ve been sweating
• you wore your bra 3 times this week even without much sweating, the oil and dirt of your skin will affect its fibers

What is the best way to wash a bra?

Here are some guidelines on how to wash your bras.

• never use hot water, keep it as cold as possible
• add an alcohol-free hand-washing liquid
• gently massage the bras with your fingers
• rinse the bra in cold water, it gives the elastic fabric a bit of shake

How to dry your bras?

• flat dry your bra on a towel
• after losing most of the water you can hang the bra to dry
• do never dry your bra close to a heater

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