To maximize the life of your spandex swimsuit (i.e. stretchy women’s and kids pieces), we recommend hand washing it in cold water and gently squeezing it dry. Avoid violent wringing, please! To absorb water before laying it out to dry, roll your swimsuit in a towel and gently squeeze. Lay flat to dry in the shade. Check out our guide to make your favourite swimsuit last longer.
If you really need to put your swimsuit in a washing machine (no judgement, life's too busy to hand wash stuff, we get it), wash it in a mesh laundry net in cold water on the delicate cycle. It's best to use a gentle detergent, like a baby laundry liquid.
For men’s and boys’ swim shorts (i.e the non-stretchy ones) you can machine wash them in 40 degree water.