Avoid ruining your swimwear
Our water sports clothing, both for competition and training, is designed to offer a comfortable and precise fit. We know how annoying it can be to have a swimsuit that doesn’t fit well: that feeling of water seeping between the fabric and the skin, or the discomfort of it starting to tighten in areas where it didn’t before. To ensure your high-performance Odeclas garment maintains its shape and functionality from day one, it is important to avoid these 10 common mistakes...
1. Using fabric softener or harsh detergents
Error: It adds softness but weakens elasticity and destroys coatings like UV protection or chlorine resistance.
How to avoid it: Always use mild detergents, specific for technical fabrics or swimwear.
2. Washing with hot water and bleach
Error: Heat and products like bleach damage synthetic fibers and cause discoloration.
How to avoid it: Always wash with cold or lukewarm water. Forget about bleach or whiteners.
3. Twisting or wringing roughly
Error: Twisting will cause deformations, loss of elasticity, and seam damage.
How to avoid it: Gently wring it out by pressing with a towel. Do not twist. Treat it with care and it will last many years with you...
4. Drying in the sun or using a dryer
Error: Sun and extreme heat degrade colors, elasticity, and protective coatings.
How to avoid it: Dry it in the shade, preferably on a flat surface. Remove it from the dryer before competition.
5. Storing the garment wet in a plastic bag
Error: Promotes mold formation, bad odors, and deterioration of elastics.
How to avoid it: Store the swimsuit only when it is completely dry, in a ventilated place. And if you might forget, set an alarm!
6. Sitting on rough surfaces
Error: Rubbing against edges, benches, or stones causes wear, pilling, or microtears.
How to avoid it: Use a towel or soft surface as support.
7. Exposure to extreme heat (jacuzzi, sauna)
Error: High temperatures break down the fabric structure and cause loss of elasticity.
How to avoid it: Avoid saunas and jacuzzis; set aside a separate swimsuit for this.
8. Not rinsing immediately after use
Mistake: Chlorine, salt, sunscreen, and sweat degrade fibers if dried on the fabric.
How to avoid it: Rinse immediately with cold water, ideally right after leaving the pool.
9. Washing too much in the machine, even on a delicate cycle
Mistake: Even if delicate, the drum and mechanical washing deform seams and elastics.
How to avoid it: Always hand wash when you can. If you use a washing machine, use a laundry bag and gentle cycle, without heat.
10. Not rotating swimsuits with frequent use
Mistake: Continuous use without rest accelerates wear.
How to avoid it: Have at least two swimsuits to alternate and allow each one to regain its shape.
Extra recommendations based on experience 😎
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Fabric softener is prohibited: It's that simple, as it removes elastic properties and functional coatings .
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Specialized detergents: Those designed for acrylic/chlorine-neutralizing clothes prolong technical materials.
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Pre-treatment of stains: Use white vinegar or baking soda before washing, especially for sunscreen stains.
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Care with fibers and elastic bands: The rubber thread (in straps or edges) must be made of rubber and not woven elastic, for greater resistance .
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Wet your swimsuit before entering the pool: Getting into the water with a dry swimsuit causes it to absorb all the chlorine at once, which damages the fibers more from the first second. A wet swimsuit before entering reduces that impact, as it is already saturated with clean water, which delays the chlorine interaction.
Before putting it on definitively, briefly soak it in clean water
Avoid these 10 mistakes and your swimsuit will last longer
Avoid these 10 common mistakes and apply our expert recommendations in your maintenance routine to extend the life of your swimsuits and swimming bikinis Odeclas.
Small gestures like rinsing on time, choosing suitable detergents, or not leaving them hanging in the sun make a big difference. This way you better care for your equipment, reinforce the value of your purchase, and contribute to more responsible sports fashion.
