Quick Answer
Hand wash your glitter and mesh bodysuit in cold water with a gentle detergent, then air dry flat away from heat. Never wring or machine dry, as that loosens glitter and snags mesh.
Why Glitter and Mesh Need Special Care
Glitter is often glued onto fabric rather than woven in, so aggressive washing can make it flake off. Mesh is a loose weave that catches on zippers, hooks, and rough surfaces. Together, they demand a gentler routine than your everyday spandex bodysuit.
The Acid Sky Supernova Bodysuit is a good example: its holographic bubbles and neon color shift as you move, but that effect depends on the glitter staying put. A few simple changes to your wash routine keep the print looking like liquid light instead of a dull patch.
Step-by-Step Care Routine
- Pre-Treat Stains Gently: Spot-clean any marks with a damp cloth and a drop of mild soap. Rub lightly from the outside in — never scrub glitter areas or mesh directly, as that can loosen sparkles or stretch the weave. Common mistake: rubbing stains on mesh can create permanent snags. Blot instead.
- Hand Wash in Cold Water: Fill a basin with cold water and add a teaspoon of gentle detergent (free of bleach and softeners). Submerge the bodysuit and swish it gently for about two minutes. Let it soak for five more, then rinse with fresh cold water until no suds remain. Checkpoint: hot water can weaken spandex and loosen glitter adhesive. Always use cold.
- Remove Excess Water Without Wringing: Lay the bodysuit on a clean, dry towel and roll it up like a jelly roll. Press gently to absorb moisture — do not twist or wring, which can distort the shape and dislodge glitter. Common mistake: wringing stretches mesh panels and causes glitter to shed. Rolling is safer.
- Air Dry Flat Away from Heat: Unroll the bodysuit and lay it flat on a drying rack or a fresh towel. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or hair dryers. Drying can take several hours; flip once halfway through to speed things up. Checkpoint: hanging a wet bodysuit can stretch the fabric by the straps. Flat drying preserves the fit.
- Store Inside Out or in a Garment Bag: Once fully dry, turn the bodysuit inside out before storing. This protects the glitter and mesh from rubbing against other clothes. For extra safety, place it in a mesh laundry bag or a soft pouch. Common mistake: tossing a glitter bodysuit loose in a drawer lets zippers and hooks snag the mesh. A bag prevents that.
Products That Benefit from This Care Routine
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Acid Sky Supernova Bodysuit: The Acid Sky Supernova Bodysuit features swirling holographic bubbles and molten neon color that shift as you move. The abstract print relies on glitter and reflective elements that can dull or flake if washed aggressively, so the hand-wash method described here preserves its visual impact.
Acid Sky Supernova Bodysuit
