What's in my closet destroying lycra's elasticity ?

Question

Every year, or every two years i figure that my bathing suits or underwear looses its elasticity for unknown reason.
Is there a trick how to avoid that ?

Answer 1

AAHHHH....Heat is the number one destroyer of elasticity...period. Never put your swimsuit in a dryer and if possible either hang the undies or use low heat. The second reason it stretches is use. The more it is used...the more it stretches. I never dry my swimsuits in the dryer and I am lucky to get a full season out of it. The chlorine is a big killer also. Use a mild detergent to wash the swimsuit in afterward...I use Dreft (the baby laundry detergent). Hope that helps!!