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Swimwear
Most swimwear you'll find is made
of nylon combined with a certain amount of spandex. Sometimes, polyester
is added to create bright, brilliant swimsuit colors.
Raschel and tricot are the
two most common swimsuit fabrics Lands' End offers. Raschel has a good
horizontal stretch, but vertical stretch is limited. Tricot stretches
both horizontally and vertically, providing a move-with-you fit. Over
70% of our women's suits are made of Tricot fabric.
We also offer some suits in
specialty fabrics that are composed of varying amounts of nylon and spandex.
Fabrics such as seersucker, double jacquard, Slendertex®, Supplex®,
and Tactel®.
Whether you choose a suit in
tricot or one in double jacquard, the care is the same. (If care instructions
are provided with the suit, though, please follow them.)
General tips
- Rinse your suit in
cool water immediately after swimming. The serious swimmer —
two to three times a week — will notice fibers breaking down
after three or four months of wear and exposure to pool chemicals.
- Hand wash your suit,
and use a mild detergent when needed.
- Hang the suit to
dry away from direct sunlight. Never use a dryer. The heat and
tumbling action can cause spandex fibers to thin and break.
- Before storing your
swimsuit, make sure it is completely dry to avoid mold and mildew.
- Avoid getting suntan
lotion on your suit. As with heat, it can cause spandex to weaken.
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- When you wear your
suit to tan, followed by an occasional jump in the pool, it's
best to rinse off with a shower or fresh water each time you exit
the pool. If not, the heat of the sun will set the chlorine, eventually
weakening the fabric's fibers.
- To remove a stain,
work from the underside of the stain to push it out, not rub it
in.
- If a suit is spot
cleaned, air dry the suit. Then, if the stain isn't gone, you
can treat it again.
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