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Let’s talk candidly.Nobody reads the care labels on their bras. We know, it’s a thing. Lucky for you, pretty much all bras have the same care requirements. We all know the importance of washing our bras and have been doing so since we began wearing them. Well at least some of us have. Either way, we don’t always do it right. In a perfect world, we could simply toss our bras into the washing machine with the rest of our laundry (and still can) however for any of those who’ve done so, can share that machine washed bras commonly come out tangled, misshapen and break down faster. Learning how to wash bras correctly might take some extra time, however doing so will ensure they stay supportive, comfortable and clean so you’re ready for your next adventure! Plus, how and how often you should wash bras can impact how long they stay in tip top shape (saving you money in the end). To help you get started and avoid common bra washing mistakes, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about how to wash your bras, delicates and lingerie as well as answer any other “how-to” questions when it comes to caring for your bras. We’ve listed our tips in order of best practice so follow along for the best tips and tricks on how to wash bras. Due to the delicate fabric and nature of bras, hand washing them is the best technique to extend their lifespan. If you think learning how to hand wash bras is tedious, you’re not alone, however don’t let that stop you from using the method recommended by experts. Here’s a step by step guide on how to hand wash bras.

Step 1: Clean and Fill Your Sink with Cold Water + Detergent The first step in hand washing your bras is finding a clean sink that is large enough for your bras to fit and soak in. You can also use a clean container or bath tub. Begin by filling your sink with water and add a penny size amount of detergent (just enough to work up a light lather) as too much can leave residue on your bras. Tip: Never use hot water to wash your bras as it can break down the elastics in the fabric and loosen your bras fit. Step 2: Add Bras to Sink + Allow Them to Soak Add your bras and let them sit in the soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the detergent to dissolve any oils or dirt. For particularly dirty bras, leave them in the water for one hour. Watch a show, listen to some music or do a quick workout but whatever you do don’t forget to set a timer for your bras! When your time goes off, gently rub your bras through your fingers cleaning away any visible sweat spots or dirt. Step 3: Rinse Your Bras Once you’re ready to remove your bras from the sink, take them out one by one and rinse them with cold water. Continue rinsing until all the soap is off your bra and the water runs clear. Tip: Never ring out your bra, or it will stretch the fabric. Step 4: Towel Dry + Hang To dry your bras, place them down on a clean towel and use your second towel to remove any water by pressing down on the cups. Then, they can either lay flat on a towel, hang dry from their straps or by the gore (that’s the part where the two cups meet in the front). Allow them to air dry for one to two days. The Dryer Can Set Your Bras on Fire No bra deserves to be tumble dried, especially not a bra with wires. Imagine what would happen if you put your bra in a microwave. Eventually, the wires would get so hot that their plastic coating would melt onto the fabric and catch fire. The same happens to a bra in the dryer but at a much slower pace. Even if you tumble dry on low heat, the temperature will break down any elastane in the fabric over time. The quickest way to ruin a smooth moulded bra is in the drier: the foam will wrinkle as the heat makes it shrink. Once your bras are dry they are ready to wear! Make sure you have enough extra bras so you won’t go braless on laundry day!

Life gets busy and sometimes we can’t wash our bras by hand. For a quick alternative, learn how to wash bras in the washing machine by following our guide below. Step 1: Put Bras Into a Mesh or Lingerie Bag So the number one rule for machine washing your bras is to use a delicates or lingerie bag. Before you zip your bras into one of these wash bags, you must minimise the trauma by fastening your bras’ hooks and eyes. If left undone they can hook onto the fabric or the wires, causing tearing or buckling.) Once your bras are safely zipped inside a good lingerie bag for washing machines, set your machine to delicate cycle on the lowest temperature, and change the spin cycle setting to ‘no spin’. Wash your delicates by themselves, because heavy items with zippers or metal buttons can tear through wash bags and chew up your lingerie. Step 2: Adjust Your Washing Settings Set your washer machine to a delicate cycle, and use cold water with a gentle detergent. Add your bag of bras to the wash and press start to run the delicate cycle. Step 3: Fix Cups + Air Dry When your load is done, check if any of your bras with moulded cups have misshapen in the wash. Simply reshape them with your hands

We recommend replacing your bra every four to six months, depending on how many bras you own and how often you wear them. If your bra just isn’t working for you, we always recommend swapping it for one created for comfort.