A swimsuit works hard. It gets chlorine, salt, sand and sunscreen, then gets left balled up in a bag. No wonder it gives up early.

Quick answer: rinse it in cool water right after swimming, hand wash with a little our gentle sheet, never wring, and dry flat in the shade.

Rinse right away

Chlorine and salt keep working on fabric until you rinse them off. A quick cool rinse at the pool shower helps more than you'd think.

Hand wash

1. Fill a sink with cool water and a quarter of a sheet.
2. Soak 15 minutes.
3. Swish gently. Don't scrub.
4. Rinse in clean cool water.

Dry it right

• Never wring. Press water out with a towel.
• Lay flat or hang in the shade.
• Skip the dryer. Heat breaks down stretch fibers.

Sunscreen stains

Some sunscreens can leave yellow or orange marks. Article 126 explains why and how to treat them.

FAQ

Can I put a swimsuit in the washing machine? Hand washing is gentler. If you must, use a delicate cycle and a mesh bag.

How do I get chlorine out of a swimsuit? Rinse in cool water right after swimming, then hand wash.

Why is my swimsuit losing its stretch? Chlorine, heat and wringing all wear down stretch fibers.

Which Just sheet for swimsuits? Our gentle sheet.