How to Make the Elastic in Women's Underwear Last Longer
Elastic and spandex are often included in the construction of women's underwear. In fact it is elastic and spandex that provide tummy flattening and thigh slimming features to some of the most popular women's underwear styles. To receive the full benefit of these women's underwear types certain care instructions are required.
- Ensure that the women's underwear being worn the correct size. Wearing women's underwear that is too tight causes too much strain on elastic. Too much strain on the elastic causes it to snap or overstretch. This strain results in either women's underwear that eventually tears completely or slides out of place.
- Wash women's underwear in cold water only. Heat breaks down elastic. So washing women's underwear in warmer temperatures will just break down its elastic quicker.
- Use laundry detergent made for delicates when washing women's underwear and always use fabric softener. The harsh chemicals found in other laundry detergents may break down elastic and the delicate fabrics of which the underwear are constructed.
- Wash the women's underwear with clothing that is similar. Avoid washing women's underwear with clothing that has zippers, large buttons or anything with sharp edges as these will just damage the women's underwear and potentially rip the elastic.
- Ensure that you line dry all of women's underwear. Hang them on a garment rack or pin them to a coat hanger and hang them on your shower curtain rod. Allow them to dry completely. Placing elastic in the dryer adds to wear and tear. By line drying all women's underwear you extend the life of the elastic.