Can a bamboo viscose bra go in the washing machine

Short answer: Yes, most bras can be machine washed if you choose a gentle cycle, use a laundry bag and avoid the tumble dryer. Always check the care label in your bamboo viscose bra, because it decides what it can take, and follow it.

Why a bra should be washed gently

A bra has elastic, straps and often small adjusters, which wear faster than ordinary clothes. If you wash it too hard, the band can go slack and the fabric can lose its shape, so the bra no longer sits as it should. That is why a gentle cycle is a good idea.

Can a bamboo viscose bra be machine washed

A bamboo viscose bra can typically be machine washed, but viscose is a soft fabric that can wear if it is rubbed hard. Read the care label in the bamboo bra and follow it, and use a gentle cycle and a low temperature to look after both the fabric and the elastic.

Always use a laundry bag

A laundry bag protects the bra from catching on other clothes, and it keeps the straps and the fastening in place. Close the hooks first so they do not snag the fabric, and put only one or two bras in the bag at a time, so they do not rub against each other.

Choosing programme and temperature

Choose a delicates programme and a low temperature, because heat and a hard spin can stretch the elastic and shrink the fabric. Use a mild detergent in the stated amount, and skip fabric softener, which can leave a film on the fibres and make them less soft.

Drying without a tumble dryer

Hang the bra to dry or lay it flat on a towel, and avoid the tumble dryer and direct heat. Heat can wear the elastic and make the cups lose their shape, so let it dry at room temperature and out of the sun.

When to wash by hand

If you are unsure, or the label says the bra does not take a machine, wash it by hand in lukewarm water. Let it soak for a moment, press it gently, rinse well and lay it flat to dry without wringing it.

Wash the rest of the soft clothes alike

When the bra is washed with other soft clothes, you avoid wearing it on zips and hooks. A pair of bamboo knickers and a bamboo top for women can be washed with it on the same gentle cycle.

How often it should be washed

Many wash a bra after a few wears, depending on how much you sweat. If you own several bras, rotate between them so they get time to rest, and each one wears down more slowly.

Frequently asked questions

Can a bra go in the tumble dryer

We do not recommend it, because heat can wear the elastic and ruin the shape. Let it dry flat or hanging.

Should I use fabric softener

No, it can affect softness and elastic. A mild detergent is enough to get the bra clean.

What if the label says hand wash

Then wash it by hand in lukewarm water. Always follow the label, because it is the maker's instruction.

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