Archive for December 15th, 2009
Caring For Sexy Clubwear in Lycra/Spandex
Spandex/Lycra is a common fabric blend for most sexy clothes and clubwear. This fabric blend keeps it’s shape and it easy to care for. For most clothing, machine washing and tumble drying are the preferred manner of laundering.
If the other fibers in the garment are machine washable and can be machine dries, this should be the recommended method for cleaning. The heat generated by machine drying will help recover any lost stretch that occurred during the wearing of a garment. Thorough washing, rinsing and drying in machines brings out the best in Lycra.
However, it is also important to consider the actual item of clothing being laundered. It the item has an unfinished edge, which is popular in sexy clothing right now, the item should be hand washed and hung to dry. Laundering an item of clothing with an unfinished hem can cause runs in the fabric or can cause the item to fray. By reading the care instructions for your garment and using a little common sense, you can keep your clubwear looking sexy for a long time to come.