Protecting Your Investment: The Essential Lingerie Care Routine

Your favourite bras and knickers are more than just everyday essentials; they are key pieces that help you feel confident and free. Because they are often made from delicate lace, fine silk, or structured elastic, they require a specific approach to washing and storage to maintain their shape, support, and fabric quality.

Learning the correct lingerie care routine is an act of respect for your beautiful pieces — and it ensures your investment lasts for years. Follow these simple care tips from Solta Lingerie to maintain the life and luxury of your delicate underwear.

1. Washing Method: Gentle is Always Best

The Hand Washing Ritual (Recommended for Bras)
Hand washing is undeniably the gentlest and most effective way to clean your delicate lingerie, especially underwired bras and structured sets.

• Preparation: Fill a clean basin or sink with lukewarm (never hot) water.
• Product: Add a small amount of gentle detergent specifically designed for delicate fabrics.
• Soak and Swish: Place your pieces in the water and let them soak for approximately 10 minutes. Gently swish them around — do not scrub or wring them out.
• Rinse: Drain the water and rinse the items thoroughly with cool, clean water until all soap residue is gone.

Machine Washing with Caution (Use Sparingly)
If you must use a washing machine, follow these crucial steps to minimise damage:

• Secure and Bag: Always fasten all hooks and clasps to prevent snagging. Place your bras and knickers inside a specialised mesh laundry bag.
• Settings: Use a delicate or gentle cycle with cold water only. Hot water degrades elastic and compromises fabric structure.
• Detergent: Use a mild detergent — harsh chemicals or bleach will destroy fine fibres and colour.

2. Drying: The Golden Rule (Always Air Dry)

Never, ever put your lingerie in a tumble dryer. The heat is the biggest enemy of delicate fabrics and elastic, causing shrinkage, damage to underwiring, and quick deterioration of the shape.

Instead, follow the air-drying method:

• Remove Excess Water: Gently press out any excess water using a clean, absorbent towel. Do not twist or wring the fabric.
• Shape and Lay: Reshape the cups of your bras and then lay the pieces flat on a clean drying rack or hang them up.
• Placement: Keep them away from direct sunlight or heat, as this can cause colours to fade and fabrics to weaken.

3. Proper Storage: Maintaining Structure

How you store your bras affects their longevity and shape, particularly moulded or underwired styles.

• Bras: Store them flat in a drawer. If space is limited, stack them behind one another. Crucially, avoid folding the cups into one another, as this creases the foam and distorts the crucial cup shape and structure.
• Knickers and Sets: Use drawer dividers or small boxes to keep your delicate knickers and matching sets neatly separated and untangled from heavier items.

Ready to Care for Your Beautiful Underwear?

Caring for your lingerie is caring for yourself — a daily whisper of softness and respect. By following these lingerie care tips, you ensure your Solta pieces retain their fit, comfort, and luxurious feel for longer.