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Hand wash your lace bikini in cool water with a gentle detergent, then lay flat to dry. Avoid wringing, bleach, and the washing machine to preserve the Italian swim jersey and delicate lace trim.

Understanding Your Lace Swimwear Fabrics

Many lace bikinis, like those from Kiki de Montparnasse, use Italian swim jersey with stretch lace trim. The swim jersey is engineered to resist chlorine and saltwater, but lace is more delicate. Knowing this helps you adjust your care routine: focus on gentle handling for the lace while still protecting the jersey's shape.

Step-by-step lace bikini care

  1. Rinse immediately after use: Rinse your bikini in cool water as soon as you leave the pool, beach, or ocean. Salt and chlorine can weaken elastic fibers over time. Common mistake: letting the bikini dry with salt or chlorine still in the fabric. Rinsing now saves the fibers later.
  2. Prepare a gentle wash basin: Fill a basin with cool water and add a small amount of mild detergent made for delicates or lace. Avoid fabric softeners, bleach, or harsh soaps. Checkpoint: test the detergent on a hidden area first if you're unsure. Some detergents can yellow white lace.
  3. Hand wash with care: Submerge the bikini and gently swish it through the water. For lace trim, use your fingers to lightly massage any soiled spots. Do not rub, twist, or wring. Common mistake: scrubbing lace vigorously can cause pilling or snags. Let the detergent do the work.
  4. Rinse thoroughly: Drain the soapy water and refill with cool clean water. Swish the bikini again until no suds remain. Repeat if needed. Checkpoint: leftover detergent can attract dirt and cause irritation. Rinse until the water runs clear.
  5. Remove excess water gently: Press the bikini between two clean, dry towels to absorb moisture. Do not twist or wring, as that can distort the shape or break lace threads. Common mistake: wringing stretches the elastic. The towel-press method keeps the fit intact.
  6. Lay flat to dry away from heat: Place the bikini flat on a drying rack or a clean towel, reshaping it to its original form. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or hair dryers. Checkpoint: never hang lace swimwear by the straps or ties—the weight can stretch them. Flat drying preserves the fit and lace detail.

Product care considerations

  • LACE INSET BIKINI BOTTOM: The Lace Inset Bikini Bottom is crafted from Italian swim jersey with stretch French lace trim. The lace adds sophistication but requires careful washing to avoid snagging or fraying. Understanding the lace construction helps you avoid machine washing or harsh scrubbing that could damage the delicate trim.
  • LACE-UP HIGH WAIST BIKINI BOTTOM: The Lace-Up High Waist Bikini Bottom is made from luxurious Italian swim jersey with adjustable ties and custom gold KIKIDM stoppers. The gold stoppers and ties can tarnish or loosen in the washing machine, so hand washing protects both the fabric and hardware.