Lingerie washing and care: Viola Sky's ultimate guide

You've invested in beautiful new lingerie, and now you want to take good care of it – of course. We want to help you! We have many years of experience in caring for silk, lace and mesh, so here's our best advice.

Your lingerie is best washed by hand with love and care – but we know that everyday life can be busy and that time spent at the sink is not always your highest priority. So to prevent your beautiful lingerie from ending up at the bottom of the laundry basket, it sometimes needs a trip to the machine.

Here you will find Viola's best advice for a caring lingerie routine.

It all starts with good washing habits:
Always read the washing instructions and don't wash new lingerie routinely. Sort light and dark colors, fasten the clasps on your bras so they don't tear the delicate materials, and use laundry bags – preferably several, so you can be sure that the lingerie gets completely clean.
Wash silk with a special silk detergent without enzymes and use the machine's silk or hand wash program if you choose machine wash.
And most importantly: Never tumble dry.

When drying your lingerie, it's a good idea to straighten it out slightly before hanging it up – especially padded bras – to keep them from losing their shape. Avoid pinching, and instead hang your bras over a line so that only the middle rests on the line. You can also leave them flat on a towel.
Silk should not be twisted or wrung, but hung up while it is still soaking wet - this will avoid unsightly creases and marks in the fabric.

When you pack for your trip, your fine lingerie should of course be included.
Put it in a beautiful lingerie bag - it reduces wrinkles, so it's like freshly ironed when you unpack it.

A good rule of thumb is to wash your bra every fourth time you've worn it - unless you've been sweating a lot, then it should of course get an extra wash.
Also, give your bra a day's break between uses so the fibers can regain their strength and elasticity.

Enjoy - and remember: You can save a lot of money
(and prolong your love affair with your lingerie) by taking good care of it.

LOVE
Viola Sky