Quick answer

Hand wash tulle, glitter, and lace lingerie in cool water with a drop of gentle detergent, then press—never wring—and dry flat away from heat. This routine protects delicate fibers, keeps glitter from shedding, and helps bras and briefs hold their shape.

Why tulle, glitter, and lace need a different wash routine

Tulle is a fine, open-weave fabric that snags easily on zippers, hooks, and rough seams. Glitter is usually bonded to the surface, so hot water, friction, and harsh detergents can loosen it. Lace has raised threads that catch on other garments in a mixed load. A dedicated hand wash removes sweat and body oils without the mechanical stress of a machine.

What you need before you start

Set aside a clean basin or bowl, cool water, a gentle detergent (baby shampoo or a lingerie-specific wash works), a soft towel, and a mesh laundry bag for any pieces you might machine-wash on a very gentle cycle. Never use chlorine bleach or fabric softener—both break down elastic and can dull glitter.

Step-by-step hand wash for delicate lingerie

  1. 1. Check the label and sort: Read the care label first. Separate glitter, tulle, and lace items from anything with hooks, zippers, or rough trims to avoid snags. If the label says dry clean only, follow that instead.
  2. 2. Fill a basin with cool water: Use cool or lukewarm water—never hot. Add a small amount of gentle detergent and swish to mix. Hot water can loosen glitter and break down elastic.
  3. 3. Submerge and soak briefly: Place lingerie in the water and let it soak for 5–10 minutes. Do not rub or scrub, especially on glitter or embroidered areas. Soaking lifts sweat and oils without friction.
  4. 4. Gently agitate and rinse: Move the garments softly through the water, then drain and refill with clean cool water. Repeat until no suds remain. Never wring or twist—press water out against the side of the basin.
  5. 5. Remove excess water without wringing: Lay the lingerie flat on a clean, dry towel. Roll the towel up gently to absorb water, then unroll. Wringing distorts tulle and can crack vinyl inlays.
  6. 6. Dry flat away from heat: Reshape cups and straps, then lay flat on a drying rack. Keep out of direct sun and away from radiators or hair dryers. Heat sets wrinkles and can make glitter flake off.
  7. 7. Store with care: Once completely dry, store flat or folded in a drawer. Avoid hanging by straps, which can stretch them over time. A mesh bag or a soft pouch prevents snags in storage.

Product facts

  • Carioca in tulle e glitter blu Privè - Shameless: Carioca balconette bra from the Shameless Privè collection by Yamamay features delicate tulle fabric adorned with shimmering blue glitter and elasticized strings. The glitter and elasticized strings need a gentle hand wash in cool water to keep the shimmer intact and the fit supportive.
  • Culotte a perizoma in vinile e tulle Privè - Mystique: Culotte a perizoma in vinile e tulle Privè - Mystique combines vinyl inlays and tulle panels for a see-through effect. Vinyl can stiffen or crack with heat, so keep water cool and avoid wringing to protect both the vinyl and the tulle.
  • Brasiliana in tulle ricamato - Privè Beloved: Brasiliana in tulle ricamato - Privè Beloved is made of transparent embroidered tulle with a heart motif and soft tulle for comfort. Embroidered tulle can snag, so wash it separately or in a mesh bag and never rub stains directly.