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8 Principles to Prolong the Lifespan of Your Bra

You may have chosen the right style of clothing, but not everyone knows how to maintain it to prolong its lifespan, so that the shape of the garment does not distort and affect the bust.

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17 October, 2023

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Here are some tips to extend the lifespan of your beloved bra. You may or may not know them, but hopefully they will be helpful to you.

1. The “three bra” principle

A woman should have at least 3 bras in her wardrobe to rotate: one you are wearing, one that is being dried, and one in your drawer. With the bra you are wearing, change to a new one in the wardrobe the next day, and the day after use the one that you have dried. Wash them in this order – that’s the “three bra” principle recommended by experts to extend the lifespan of underwear and give the best aesthetic effects to the wearer.

2. Avoid machine washing

Machine washing will distort your bra into a spiral shape due to the automatic washing mode. It is best to wash by hand in cold water to maintain the shape of the bra. If you do not have time to wash by hand, you should put the bra in a laundry bag to separate it from other clothing. And remember, adjust the washing machine to the gentlest setting and do not use the spin cycle!

3. Do not use bleach and fabric softener

These chemicals will quickly fade the color of your bra and destroy the fabric structure – the first reason why bras lose their shape. You should only use mild soap or detergent to wash lingerie.

4. Do not dry bras at high temperatures

High temperatures can destroy the elasticity and shape of the bra. If you want the bra to dry quickly, also do not use the method of drying it, because high temperatures will ruin the elasticity and shape of it. Let it dry naturally, it’s best to hang it in a shaded place to avoid direct sunlight (that’s also why you need to remember the “three bra” principle mentioned above).

5. Do not hang bras by hooking the straps

Doing so will quickly stretch the straps of your bra. Instead, hang it on the clothesline and balance it horizontally so that the bra dries quickly and does not get stretched.

6. Do not twist or wring the bra

Let your fancy bras dry naturally. Any action to wring out the water will damage the structure of the bra, the underwire will go out of shape, the padding will go out of place.

7. Do not store bras with other types of clothing

You should have a dedicated area for bras, if not, they will get deformed and ruin the cup part. Best of all, you should equip yourself with dedicated bra storage bags or separate hangers in the wardrobe. When folding bras into the wardrobe, pay attention to keep them straight, as bras also need their own space to maintain the perfect shape.

8. Wash new bras after 3-4 wears

Let your bras “breathe” and then continue to use them. You can wear a bra 3-4 times before washing. The heat from your body is also one of the factors that make the bra deformed.