October 6, 2021 Care and Maintenance Guides

How to take care of your swimwear

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Speedo products are technically designed to ensure ultimate durability, with each swimming costume featuring superior quality fabric and trims.

To ensure you get the best result from your Speedo costume, follow our wash and care instructions below.

The steps:

  1. Rinse your swimming costume out with fresh, cold water after use.
  2. Let your costume dry in the shade after rinsing. Reframe from wrapping your wet rinsed costume in a towel, as the towel may still be holding chlorinated water.
  3. Occasionally, hand-wash your swimming costume with mild soap. Do not machine wash or tumble dry.

The tips:

When applying sunblock, do so +-15 minutes prior to putting your costume on. This is to ensure that the oil or lotion, which is applied does not absorb into the costume.

Remember to never:

  • Put your costume in the washing machine or tumble dryer.
  • Leave your swimwear wrapped in a towel – the wet costume and towel may still be holding chlorinated water, which will lead to the deterioration of the suit.
  • Leave your costume to dry without rinsing.
  • Leave your costume in direct sunlight.
  • Soak or bleach your costume.


With the right care, your swimwear will stay comfortable, perform at its best and last for many more sessions in the water. Whether you're training, racing, or enjoying a leisurely swim, looking after your gear helps you get the most from every swim. Explore our full range of Speedo swimwear, goggles, caps, accessories and training equipment to find high-performance gear designed to keep up with every stroke.