CARING FOR YOUR SWIMWEAR

All of the swimwear we select for sale at Noosa Juniors are quality garments made from premium lycra fabric. However, even the most high-quality, durable swimwear needs to be treated with care if it is to last as long as possible.

Here are some tips:

• Always rinse your swimwear in clean water, or gently wash with a mild detergent after every use.

• Dry your swimwear in the shade as UV rays from the sun will damage the fabric, however don't leave your swimwear rolled up in a wet towel all day either.

• Avoid excessive chlorine as high degrees of any chemical will result in bleaching of the colour and will destroy the fabric and garment stitching.

• Avoid regular spas as the combination of heat and chlorine (spas need higher concentrations of chlorine than normal pools to control bacteria growth in the heat) will deteriorate your swimwear more rapidly.

• Avoid contact with sunscreens, perfume, deodorant, tanning products and excessive perspiration. These can all stain the swimwear fabric and cause it to age quicker. The oils in these products can also deteriorate elastic so ensure you rinse your swimwear thoroughly if it does come into contact with these substances.

• Contact with rough surfaces will cause snagging and wear-and-tear. If you use a waterslide, lie on concrete, slide off the edge into a pool you will cause pilling of the fabric. 'Scooting your butt' on concrete or tiles next to a pool will destroy your swimwear very quickly.

• Do not iron or tumble dry your swimwear.