Tips to care for your pool swimsuit and extend its useful life
Why it is crucial to keep your swimsuit in good condition
Following proper tips to care for your swimming swimsuit can make the difference between a garment that lasts only one season or one that accompanies you for years. At Odeclas, we bet on sustainability through durability. With appropriate maintenance, you will keep your swimsuit in optimal conditions, prolonging its performance, aesthetics, and fit.
Why is it important to take good care of your swimsuit?
Factors that degrade technical fabric
Competition swimsuits are exposed to multiple aggressive agents: chlorine, salt, heat, friction, and chemicals. Chlorine, for example, oxidizes fibers and weakens their structure. Salt dries out the fabric and promotes color loss. Excessive heat, both from water and sun, deteriorates elasticity. Friction against rough edges or constant rubbing during training can wear out the material. Caring for these garments is not just an aesthetic issue; it is essential for their functionality.
11 key tips to extend the life of your swimsuit
Practical recommendations for day-to-day
- Color fixation: Before first use, soak it in cold water with white vinegar or salt to fix the dyes and avoid premature fading.
- Post-training rinse: Always rinse it with cold water after swimming. This removes chlorine and salt residues before they impregnate the fibers.
- Careful wringing: Avoid twisting it harshly. Gently press to remove excess water without damaging the fabric.
- Do not store it wet: Carrying it in a plastic bag without ventilation promotes mold growth and deterioration of elastics.
- Avoid rough surfaces: Sitting on the edge without protection can wear out the back part of the swimsuit.
- Not suitable for extreme heat: Jacuzzis and saunas accelerate the loss of elasticity of technical lycra.
- Delicate washing: By hand with neutral soap or in the washing machine on a gentle cycle, always without fabric softener or harsh detergents.
- Shade drying: Direct sun degrades colors. Avoid clips that leave marks or deform the garment.
- Never iron: Direct heat melts or damages technical materials.
- Proper storage: Only store the swimsuit when it is completely dry, preferably in a ventilated place.
- Occasional ventilation: Even if dry, airing it occasionally helps maintain freshness and fabric elasticity.
Tips to also care for your sportswear
Applicable to tops, leggings, and wetsuits
The same care principles for the swimsuit apply to other technical sports garments. Compression tops, breathable shirts, or wetsuits require gentle washing, no extreme heat, and careful storage. Avoid fabric softeners, as they block sweat channels, and opt for air drying. These routines ensure each garment retains its fit, elasticity, and functionality.
How to wash sportswear correctly
The key is in the small details
Washing sportswear effectively involves using cold water, mild detergents (without perfumes or harsh enzymes), and short cycles.
Avoid the dryer: heat affects elastic properties and can shrink or deform fibers.
Always dry in the shade, on a flat surface or hung without tension.
Proper maintenance improves durability, comfort, and performance.
Performance and awareness: Odeclas's double commitment
Choosing quality is also a sustainable decision
At Odeclas we believe that extending the useful life of each swimsuit is a direct way to reduce environmental impact. Less consumption, less waste, more awareness. We encourage you to apply these tips and be part of the change towards a more responsible sports fashion. Because caring for your swimsuit is caring for the planet.
