Bra pilling, where the fabric begins to 'ball', can occur due to several reasons:
- Washing and Care:
- Machine Washing: If your bra is suitable for machine washing, it's important to take extra care. We recommend placing the bra in a delicates bag with the hooks and eyes closed to prevent tangling and potential damage to delicate fabrics. Wash with like colours.
- Removing Pads: Before washing, always remove any pads or inserts from the bra and hand wash separately. This helps to maintain their shape and integrity and ensures they are thoroughly cleaned.
- Gentle Cycle: Use a gentle cycle and mild detergent when machine washing your bras. Avoid using harsh detergents or bleach, as these can cause damage to the fabric and lead to pilling or fading over time.
- Air Dry: After washing, allow your bras to air dry naturally. Avoid tumble drying, as the heat and agitation can cause shrinkage and damage to the fabric.
- Seamless Technology: Bras with seamless technology often use very delicate yarns and fabrics to provide a soft, smooth touch. These fabrics can be more susceptible to pilling with wear and tear, so it's essential to handle them with care and follow proper washing and care instructions.
- Friction and Rubbing:
- Constant friction and rubbing against clothing, particularly in areas where the bra comes into contact with rough fabrics or surfaces, can lead to pilling. This is especially common when bras are worn under clothing made from materials with a slightly scratchy or stiff texture, or if the fabric yarns are polyester and rubbing against the bra. This friction is particularly noticeable in sensitive areas like the underarms or over the bust.
- Wear and Tear:
- Over time, bras naturally experience wear and tear, especially if worn frequently. As the fabric stretches and contracts with movement, it may become more susceptible to pilling, particularly in areas of high tension such as the band or straps.
- Bra Replacement:
- If you're wearing and washing a bra every other day, it may need to be replaced after 4-6 months. If you have a handful of bras on rotation that are worn once or twice a week, you've got about 1 year in this bra-lationship, until it's time for an upgrade. It's recommended to have multiple bras for wear and tear reasons, as the frequency of wash and wear can impact their longevity.
Additional Tips:- It's not always necessary to put the bra in the wash after one wear. You can hang it on a hanger and rotate with another one every second or third day. A trick that many ladies use is applying an antibacterial spray in between wears to reduce the frequency of washing. When hung to dry after wear, always try spraying on a small spot to make sure there is no staining or damage to the fabric.
Finally:
At B Free, we believe in empowering you to care for your bras, knowing that with proper attention, they will serve you well. Remember, at bfree, we don't replace bras for wear and tear. We know that if you look after your bra, it will look after you🥰.
- It's not always necessary to put the bra in the wash after one wear. You can hang it on a hanger and rotate with another one every second or third day. A trick that many ladies use is applying an antibacterial spray in between wears to reduce the frequency of washing. When hung to dry after wear, always try spraying on a small spot to make sure there is no staining or damage to the fabric.
- If you're wearing and washing a bra every other day, it may need to be replaced after 4-6 months. If you have a handful of bras on rotation that are worn once or twice a week, you've got about 1 year in this bra-lationship, until it's time for an upgrade. It's recommended to have multiple bras for wear and tear reasons, as the frequency of wash and wear can impact their longevity.
By following these washing and care instructions, being mindful of friction and wear, and regularly inspecting your bras for signs of damage, you can maintain both the comfort and longevity of your bras.