Bras and knickers have an expiry date, according to experts
ok.co.ukIt’s hard to believe that when shopping for clothes, there is a certain time they can be worn for before they “expire” and need to be replaced.
Just like food, women’s underwear also has a time limit on how long it should be used for before being replaced. Experts recommend replacing bras every six to eight months, though depending on how they are washed, they have the possibility of lasting longer.
Speaking to Cosmopolitan, experts at BlueGuard say: “Washing machines cause the padding in bras to lose their shape, and for those who wear the same bra frequently, the elastic won’t last much longer than half a year before it starts to become slack and unsupportive.” But, there are ways to ensure bras can last for longer and having several on rotation is one way, while the way they’re being washed is another.
You should also wash your bras in cold water to help the elastic retain its original form: Prolonged exposure to hot water can break down [the bra's] elastic over time,” said Racked magazine.
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