{"id":49566,"date":"2020-05-27T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-27T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/?p=49566"},"modified":"2020-06-01T14:55:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-01T14:55:02","slug":"how-to-care-for-your-aerie-swim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/2020\/05\/27\/how-to-care-for-your-aerie-swim\/","title":{"rendered":"How to: Care for your Aerie swim"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nothing is better than a day spent in Aerie swim! We think&nbsp;<em>every<\/em>&nbsp;swimsuit deserves the best care and that\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this simple guide on how to care for all of yours. 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When it comes to washing, avoid using the washing machine and dryer. Hand wash using a gentle, color-safe detergent to avoid fading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_1.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?resize=300,69 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?resize=768,178 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?resize=1024,237 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?resize=584,135 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_8.jpg?resize=210,49 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Rinse in cold water<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re in a hurry or can\u2019t use a detergent, you should still rinse your swim out in cold water. Rinsing your swimsuit will remove any excess detergent or chemicals. Run your suit under water until there are no suds and the water runs clear.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49569\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_2-1.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?resize=300,69 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?resize=768,178 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?resize=1024,237 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?resize=584,135 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_9.jpg?resize=210,49 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Remove excess water with dry towel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Wringing the water out of your swim can cause the material to stretch or lose its shape. Instead, use a clean, dry towel to pat your suit dry and remove any excess water. Pay special attention to any padding as it can be more absorbent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_3.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?resize=300,69 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?resize=768,178 768w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?resize=1024,237 1024w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?resize=584,135 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_10.jpg?resize=210,49 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\">Lay flat or hang to dry<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Machine drying your swim can cause it to shrink or snag. It\u2019s best to lay your swim flat or hang it to dry. Allow your suit to dry completely before your put it away or pack it for your next beach day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg?resize=150,150 150w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg?resize=300,300 300w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg?resize=505,505 505w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg?resize=584,584 584w, https:\/\/www.ae.com\/aerie-real-life\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/SwimCare_5-1.jpg?resize=210,210 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>By following these steps, your swim will live a long and happy life. Are you going to use this guide to take better care of your swim? Comment below &amp; tell us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nothing is better than a day spent in Aerie swim! We think&nbsp;every&nbsp;swimsuit deserves the best care and that\u2019s why we\u2019ve created this simple guide on how to care for all of yours. 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