Caring for Your Full Coverage Swimsuit — Tips for Keeping It Perfect
After each use: rinse immediately
This is the most important step: Rinse your Bahr-Bikini with cold water as soon as possible after each useWhether after swimming in a pool or the sea, this rinse removes residual chlorine, salt, sand, and traces of sunscreen before they become embedded in the fibers.
Washing the Bahr-Bikini
Hand washing (recommended)
- Warm water sink — maximum 30°C
- Small quantity of mild detergent for technical textiles
- Knead gently for 2 to 3 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly with cold water
- Squeeze gently without twisting
Machine washable (acceptable)
- “Delicate” or “wool” program — maximum 30°C
- Laundry bag to protect the jersey
- Minimum spin speed (400-600 rpm maximum)
- Liquid laundry detergent for delicate fabrics
What you should NEVER do
- Never wash at 40°C or higher
- Never use strong centrifugal draining
- Never use bleach.
- Never put in the dryer
Drying: Mistakes to Avoid
- No tumble dryer — destroys the technical properties
- Do not dry in direct sunlight. — degrades colors and UV properties
- No drying on a radiator — deforms the fabric
- No ironing — damages synthetic fibers
✅ Lay flat or on a hanger in a well-ventilated and shaded area.
Maintain UPF 50+ certification
The UPF 50+ certification is maintained with: max washing at 30°C, no tumble drying or intense heat, no prolonged exposure to direct sunlight for drying, mild detergent without oxidizing agents, systematic rinsing after chlorine or seawater.
Off-season storage
Make sure the jersey is perfectly clean and dry. Store it flat or slightly rolled in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Avoid folding it in the same creases each time you store it.
Our recycling program
When your Bahr-Bikini reaches the end of its life, don’t throw it away. Send it back to us — we’ll recycle it in our partner workshops. Contact: contact@voiletplage.com
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the fabric be bleached by chlorine?
With immediate rinsing after each swim in the pool, chlorine discoloration is greatly reduced. Our colors are selected for their resistance to chlorinated water.
How many times a week can you wear the Bahr-Bikini?
There’s no limit, provided you rinse it after each use. For daily use, we recommend having two swimsuits to rotate.