Article : Making your Lingerie Last

Once you’ve bought some pretty lingerie, you want to get the most from it..here we show you how…….

• Avoid wearing a bra two days in a row - wearing one bra constantly puts the fabric under a lot of stress, meaning it will rapidly stretch out of shape and loose its fit. By giving it a breather, it will return to its normal shape, and, ultimately, last you longer

• Bras do not need to be washed after every wear, but, as discussed above, they do need day of rest after wearing to return to its original fit and to breathe. Wherever possible, handwash your lingerie with a mild soda-based fabric wash. Normal detergents have harsh chemicals that can damage the fabric.

• If you don’t have the time or inclination to handwash your smalls (and, let’s face it, most of us don’t!) there are still ways you can maximise the life of your lingerie. Always place them in a Mesh Lingerie Wash Bag. This will stop them from being wrapped around other clothing and getting pulled out of shape.

• Never use a dryer as the heat breaks down the lycra, spandex and elastic, meaning you will find yourself replacing your bras, etc more frequently.