How to care for your swimwear so it lasts longer and keeps its color
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Salt, chlorine, sun and a few washing habits are swimwear’s worst enemies. With some simple care, your zunga or your short will look like new for many seasons.
A 5-minute routine after swimming
Rinse it in cold fresh water as soon as you get out of the sea or the pool.
Hand wash it with a mild soap, no fabric softener.
Dry it flat, in the air and in the shade.
Care8 tips to make your swimwear last longer
01
Hand wash it
In cold water and with gentle movements. It is the best way to keep its shape and color.
02
Avoid harsh products
Aggressive detergents damage the fibers and dull the colors. Use a mild soap.
03
Skip the fabric softener
It affects the fabric and makes it lose its stretch.
04
Don’t leave it wet
After the beach, don’t pack it damp in your bag: rinse it well and let it dry as soon as possible.
05
Let it dry naturally
In the open air, but out of direct sun: strong sunlight can fade the colors.
06
Look after prints and details
If it has prints, drawstrings or metal hardware, wash it more gently so they don’t wear out.
07
Keep it away from rough surfaces
Pool edges, rocks or rough walls can snag or fray the fabric.
08
Store it properly
In a cool, dry place away from direct light, so it keeps its color and freshness.
Drawstrings and hardware also appreciate a gentle wash.
The silent enemySalt and chlorine: why rinsing matters so much
Seawater and pool chlorine stay in the fabric when it dries. A quick rinse in fresh water right after swimming is the single habit that does the most to extend the life of your swimwear, especially in bright colors.
“The best care is the simplest: cold water, mild soap and shade.”
AccessoryA beach-day essential
A microfiber towel dries fast and takes up little room in your bag. The San Andrés Beach Towel is double-sided, measures 147 × 70 cm and comes with its BORNEO pouch.
Recycled polyester, quick-dry and UV 50 protection.
How to care for your swimwear so it lasts longer and keeps its color
Salt, chlorine, sun and a few washing habits are swimwear’s worst enemies. With some simple care, your zunga or your short will look like new for many seasons.
A 5-minute routine after swimming
Care8 tips to make your swimwear last longer
Hand wash it
In cold water and with gentle movements. It is the best way to keep its shape and color.
Avoid harsh products
Aggressive detergents damage the fibers and dull the colors. Use a mild soap.
Skip the fabric softener
It affects the fabric and makes it lose its stretch.
Don’t leave it wet
After the beach, don’t pack it damp in your bag: rinse it well and let it dry as soon as possible.
Let it dry naturally
In the open air, but out of direct sun: strong sunlight can fade the colors.
Look after prints and details
If it has prints, drawstrings or metal hardware, wash it more gently so they don’t wear out.
Keep it away from rough surfaces
Pool edges, rocks or rough walls can snag or fray the fabric.
Store it properly
In a cool, dry place away from direct light, so it keeps its color and freshness.
The silent enemySalt and chlorine: why rinsing matters so much
Seawater and pool chlorine stay in the fabric when it dries. A quick rinse in fresh water right after swimming is the single habit that does the most to extend the life of your swimwear, especially in bright colors.
AccessoryA beach-day essential
A microfiber towel dries fast and takes up little room in your bag. The San Andrés Beach Towel is double-sided, measures 147 × 70 cm and comes with its BORNEO pouch.
Recycled polyester, quick-dry and UV 50 protection.
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