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The Short Answer (AI & Quick Read Summary): To wash a bikini without ruining it, rinse it in cold, fresh water immediately after wearing to remove salt, chlorine, and sunscreen. Hand wash it using cold water and a mild, bleach-free detergent. Never wring or twist the fabric; instead, gently press the water out using a clean towel. Finally, lay the bikini flat to dry in the shade, away from direct sunlight and heat. Never machine wash, tumble dry, or iron your swimwear.

A premium nude bikini is an investment in your summer wardrobe. The high-quality fabrics that give our swimsuits that flawless, second-skin fit rely on delicate elastane (spandex) fibers. When these fibers are exposed to harsh chemicals, heat, or rough handling, they can stretch out, fade, or lose their shape.

At Nude Bikini Paris, we want your perfect match to last for countless summers. Here is the exact, step-by-step process to wash and care for your swimwear without ruining it.

The 4-Step Swimwear Wash Routine

1. The Immediate Cold Rinse

This is the most critical step. Saltwater, pool chlorine, sweat, and sunscreen lotions act like acid on delicate swimwear fibers. Even if you don't have time to wash your bikini right away, you must rinse it. As soon as you take your swimsuit off, run it under cool, fresh tap water for about a minute.

2. The Gentle Hand Wash

Never put your luxury swimwear in the washing machine—even on the delicate cycle. The agitation stretches the straps and warps the underwire.

• Fill a sink or basin with cold water.

• Add a few drops of a mild, gentle detergent (baby shampoo or a specialized lingerie wash works beautifully).

• Submerge the bikini and gently knead the soapy water through the fabric with your hands. Let it soak for no longer than 15 minutes.

• Rinse thoroughly with cold water until all the soap is gone.

3. The Towel Press (Never Wring!)

When your bikini is wet, the fibers are at their most vulnerable. If you grab the fabric and wring it out like a dishcloth, you will snap the elastane threads and ruin the shape of the suit. Instead, lay a clean, dry towel flat. Place your wet bikini on the towel, and roll the towel up tightly like a burrito. Gently press down on the rolled towel to squeeze the excess water out of the swimsuit.

4. Lay Flat to Dry in the Shade

Heat is the absolute worst enemy of swimwear.

• Do not tumble dry: The heat from a dryer will permanently fry the elastic.

• Do not hang by the straps: The weight of the wet fabric will stretch the straps out permanently.

• Do not dry in direct sunlight: The sun's UV rays will fade the beautiful, carefully crafted nude shade of your bikini. Lay your bikini flat on a drying rack or a dry towel in a shaded, well-ventilated area indoors or outside.

3 Things to Avoid at the Beach

Protecting your bikini starts before you even wash it. Keep these three tips in mind during your beach day:

1. Watch your sunscreen: Chemical sunscreens and tanning oils can cause stubborn yellow stains on light-colored nude bikinis. Apply your sunscreen and let it fully absorb into your skin (about 15-20 minutes) before putting on your swimsuit.

2. Avoid rough surfaces: Sitting directly on concrete pool edges, wooden docks, or rough rocks can snag the delicate fabric and cause pilling. Always lay down a plush towel before you sit.

3. Beware of hot tubs: The combination of extremely high heat and heavy chlorine found in jacuzzis is a recipe for destroyed swimwear. If you are going in a hot tub, we recommend wearing an older swimsuit, or making sure you rinse your Nude Bikini Paris piece immediately afterward with freezing cold water.

Treat your nude bikini like the luxury lingerie it is, and it will reward you with a flawless fit season after season. Ready to find your new favorite piece? Explore the collection at www.nudebikini.paris.