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• For the best results, take your measurements over your undergarments (do not measure over shirts and trousers).
• If you fall between two sizes, order the next size larger.
• Since measuring tapes tend to slide easily and are difficult to keep level, try using a piece of string or yarn. Place your fingers at the start and end points, keeping the string level to the floor. Then, measure the distance between the two points.
• Make a note of your measurements so you don't forget them.
• Print the size charts so that you can refer to them while you're shopping.
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Washing
Cold or warm hand wash after every wear.
Excessive amounts of suntan lotions and oils rubbed into the skin can cause the elastic and elastomeric yarn to deteriorate, making it rot and melt. The only solution is to wash your swimsuit in warm water and a mild neutral detergent - e.g. velvet soap will reduce the amount of oil or lotion absorbed.
We suggest you machine wash on a gentle cycle every 3 or 4 wears as this will remove a lot more chlorine, sand, salt water and perspiration than hand washing.
Put your swimsuit in a stocking bag (especially if it has wires) to protect it.
Drying, Storing and Sand
Line dry, do not tumble dry as extreme heat will wear down the elastic.
Do not leave rolled up in a towel wet or store wet. This causes the fabric to become mouldy and very smelly.
Do not bleach, iron or dry clean.
Machine wash (in a stocking bag) before packing your swimsuit away for winter. Any chlorine, sand or salt water not washed out properly can eat into the swimsuit while laying idle.
Sand, being so small, can stick to your swimsuit, but it is easy to get out. When dry, stretch the garment and flick the fabric so the sand will fall out easily.
Chlorine, Heat and Spas
Do not wear in a spa - we cannot guarantee any swimsuit if worn in a spa due to the strong level of chemicals and heat of the water. We suggest you wear an old pair of bathers for the spa and save the nicer pair for other swimming. Always wash them out immediately after swimming. Do not wear in a sauna as the intense heat will also cause the elastic to start melting and the fabric to deteriorate very quickly.
Rough Surfaces
Try to avoid sitting or lying on rough surfaces as this damages the fabric, creating small pulls. Always put a towel underneath yourself.
Loss of Brilliance and Fluoro Colours
Wash separately initially as colours may run at first, especially very bright or fluoro colours, and some blacks.
All colours will eventually fade, but especially fluoro colours. To keep the colour in the swimsuit as long as possible, hang it out to dry in the shade or inside.
If fluoro colours go streaky, then machine wash in cold water (in a stocking bag). The agitation of machine washing is more consistent than hand washing and you will find that the streaks will disappear.
Glitter Fabric
Metallic finish and glitter fabrics are not meant to be worn for strenuous activities or in hot water. An amount of rubbing off of this finish is the nature of the fabric and is to be expected. Please care for the garment as you would any delicate article of clothing. HAND WASH ONLY
How to Measure for the Right Size
Bust
With arms relaxed down at sides, measure around fullest part of bust, under arms keeping the tape parallel to the floor.
Natural Waist
Bend to one side—the natural crease that appears is your waist. Stand straight, measure around natural waistline, careful not to pull the tape too tight.
Hips
With feet together, measure around the fullest part of the body at the top of the legs. Please note: hips are about 8" below natural waist. (Petite 7½" below; Regular 8" below; Tall 8½" below.)
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