SWIMWEAR CARE

COOTS
Jul 23
2 min read

Updated: Aug 11

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One of the best things we can do for our planet is to look after the things we own in order to keep them in use for longer. This is one of the reasons why we offer free repairs on all stitching and construction of our suits.

Investing in a quality piece of kit that is built to last is the way to go but equally as important is caring for your piece properly.

If you follow the below Swimwear Care tips you will not only ensure your swimwear does the business, swim after swim, year after year but it will also increase your return on investment. Win win.

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HAND WASH ONLY

Machine washing greatly increases the rate at which the fibres in the swimwear fabric degenerate. Rinse in cool water with a gentle soap. Don't even think about putting it in the tumble dryer. Also according to American Chemical Society, hand washing can drastically reduce the release of microplastics when compared with machine washing. Double the reason not to use your washing machine.

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SHOWER BEFORE YOU SWIM

Before you start swimming jump in the shower with your suit on. Soaking the suit with clean, unchlorinated water before hand will help minimise the amount of damaging chlorine your suit absorbs during your swim. This is also true for the skin - a shower before a session is not only for hygienic reasons!

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RINSE IT OUT

Likewise after your swim immediately rinse your suit to get rid of that chlorine. Whilst you're showering off after session give your suit a little wash with a gentle soap as well. Alternatively rinse in the sink with cool water.

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SQUEEZE DON’T WRING

Drying is equally important to keep that swimwear looking good but don't be tempted by the changing room spin dryers or even by wringing your suit. Gentle squeeze away any excess water and wrap in a towel until you can hang up to dry.

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DRY IT RIGHT

We all lead busy lives so this one can be difficult but try not to let your suit wallow at the bottom of your bag for too long. As soon as you can, get it out and leave to dry in the shade or inside. Exposing your suit to direct sunlight with dull the colours quickly and no one wants that!

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IT'S NICE TO BE NICE

A care tip that may seem obvious is to treat the suit with care i.e. not yanking, pulling or stretching it unnecessarily. Even little things like not putting your suit on when wet will also help. Oh yeah and stay clear of hot tubs - the high temperature and high chlorine environment just ain't the one for a COOTS suit (just go naked)!

As you can probably tell, the preservation of swimwear it's all about protecting the suit from the breakdown of its fibres. Following the above tips will help your suit keep that second skin feeling for longer.

Now go and enjoy and we'll...

SEE YOU IN THE WATER.