How do I wash my favorite bra?

We often wear a bra or bustier every day, and at the end of the week we ladies end up with a mountain of bras that really need to be washed. The washing machine is often the most popular way to solve the laundry problem, but the care instructions often contradict this idea.

By Vanessa Keppeler
September 20, 2023

Auch bei unseren Comazo-BHs besagt das Carelabel oft: Bitte BH per Hand waschen. Okay, das kostet uns natürlich wieder wertvolle Zeit, aber es ist die Mühe wert, denn so behalten die BHs die Passform und Qualität und auch die Waschmaschine wird es uns danken, denn die spitzen Bügel können beim falschen Waschprogramm auch der Waschmaschine schaden.

The care label on our Comazo bras also often says: Please wash the bra by hand. Okay, of course this costs us valuable time again, but it's worth the effort because the bras retain their fit and quality and the washing machine will also thank us, because the pointed underwires can also damage the washing machine on the wrong washing program.

So what should you bear in mind when hand washing?

Close the bra clasp before washing to prevent it from getting tangled with the rest of the bra or getting caught in the lace of lingerie. Your bra likes it warm, but not too hot. The water should be lukewarm. Not too hot, otherwise there is a risk of the color bleeding or the bra losing its flexibility. Soak the bra in lukewarm water for a few minutes. Now add a few drops of detergent - we do not recommend using fabric softener. Carefully massage the cups with the soapy water. You can “scrub” the underbust band a little by carefully placing the left and right sides on top of each other in a double layer and then creating a little resistance. The actual washing process is now complete! Now rinse your Comazo bra with cold water and remove the remaining detergent. Last but not least - you should now briefly pull the bra back into its original shape while it is still wet. Gently pull the bra into shape with both hands immediately after washing. Pay attention to the cup and underbust band. The cups should not be dented and should not crease when drying afterwards. The underbust band should not be twisted and should be pulled as smooth as possible.

DONT'S

Do not squeeze the cups out to dry as this will damage the shape.
Ironing is prohibited - the heat damages the elasticity and reduces the color strength.

DO'S:

Drying in the fresh air is best for your favorite bra. It is best to lay the bra with the cups facing upwards or hang it on a hanger.
Instead of the usual detergent, our bras also like sustainable alternatives made from plant-based soaps or detergent powder. Conventional detergents often contain microplastics or other substances that we should not wear directly on our skin. What's more, unlike liquid detergent, the powder does not contain any persistent preservatives that are difficult to break down.