How to Care for Your Silk Scoop Bralette to Last Longer

Quick answer

Wash your Silk Scoop Bralette in cold water on a gentle cycle or by hand, then lay it flat to air dry. Avoid fabric softener and high heat to preserve the soft fabric and elastic.

How to wash and dry your Silk Scoop Bralette

1. Turn the bralette inside out: Before washing, flip the bralette so the outside fabric is protected. This reduces friction on the scoop neck edge and low back hem. Always turn it inside out to prevent snagging or pilling on the visible side.
2. Use a mesh laundry bag: Place the bralette in a mesh bag before putting it in the machine. This keeps straps from tangling and limits abrasion against other clothes. A mesh bag is essential if you wash it with other items—even on a gentle cycle.
3. Select cold water and a gentle cycle: Set your machine to cold water and the delicate or gentle cycle. Hot water can shrink the fabric and weaken the elastic over time. Cold water is always safest; avoid warm or hot cycles even if the tag allows them.
4. Skip fabric softener and bleach: Fabric softener coats the fibers and reduces moisture-wicking ability, while bleach damages the fabric's color and stretch. Use a mild, bleach-free detergent instead. If you want softness, a half-cup of white vinegar in the rinse cycle can help without coating the fibers.
5. Lay flat to air dry: After washing, gently squeeze out excess water (don't wring) and lay the bralette flat on a clean towel or drying rack. Avoid hanging it, as the weight of wet fabric can stretch out the scoop neck and low back. Never put it in the dryer—heat will degrade the elastic and cause shrinkage.
6. Store it folded, not hung: Fold the bralette and place it in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging it by the straps can stretch them out over time, especially with the lightweight fabric. Folding keeps the shape intact longer than hanging.

Product facts

• Silk Scoop Bralette: The Silk Scoop Bralette features a scoop neck and low back design with light support, ideal for lounging and relaxing. Because it's designed for low-key wear, the fabric is softer and more delicate than compressive activewear, so it needs a gentler wash routine to avoid pilling or stretching out.