Ballet is a demanding discipline in which you will always be looking for perfection when executing your movements. Mastering the technique requires many hours of practice, intense training, and dedication. Furthermore, you need have the appropriate clothing, that are comfortable and easily washable, so you only have to worry about dancing.
Today we tell you how to take care of your ballet leotard by Calathea Dancewear so that it remains as long as the first day. For this it is important that you know how to wash your leotard so that it retains its unique technical characteristics.
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Your Favorite Leotards: Tips for Washing and Caring for Your Ballet Clothes
Before washing your favorite dance garment, you need to ask yourself if you know of that It's done you leotard of ballet. The answer will reveal to you the best way to wash this garment so special. You will usually find cotton, nylon or polyester leotards, mixed with spandex or elastane fiber, which gives the final elasticity to the fabric with which these tights are made.
If you have a leotard with any of these materials, take into account that:
- Cotton leotards They are less resistant to washing Than synthetic fabrics, they lose color and flexibility more easily.
- Nylon or polyamide leotards they are very resistant and maintain their holding characteristics without deforming with use. YesThey are very breathable and dry quickly, so they are ideal for days with a lot of training.
- Polyester leotards show the same resistance as nylon. But repel water and sweat, so it's ideal if you sweat a lot or don't like it to show. They are very easy to wash and dry.
Other aspects to consider
Also think about the distinctive aspects of your leotard, such as the appliqués and special finishes. Calathea makes textiles with unique and exclusive design prints., painted by hand, which give it that distinctive and unique air that characterizes the brand's ballet and dance leotards.
In general, we use nylon or polyamide fabrics for our prints. Traditionally, these fabrics are difficult to find in printed leotards because they require a longer and more complicated printing process, which makes our leotards more special. You will also find polyester prints, which better absorb ink and present brighter colors, which allows us to create more daring designs.
If you want your leotard to keep that ethereal and charming air while you move on stage, you need to pamper it and take care of it, knowing how to wash it properly is essential.
How to care for my leotard?
It is precisely these technical characteristics of the textile with which your leotard is made, which give it elasticity and optimal fit to the female contour, and which allow each of your movements to be highlighted during dance, two aspects that we want to preserve and not be ignored. they want to lose. Despite the resistance they offer, all tissues They are sensitive to temperature changes and direct exposure to sunlight when they are wet.
Your first great ally when washing your leotard is the information contained on its label. In addition to knowing the specific composition of the garment, it reveals the washing symbols that establish the best way to proceed when washing. Discover all the washing information on its label what you need to know.
Washing guidelines
- Hand wash.
- Use cold water and mild soap.
- Rub the piece gently during washing.
- Pay special attention to the underarm and crotch area.
- Never use bleach or chlorine.
- Don't leave your leotard soaking.
- Dry cleaning is not recommended.
- Separate the leotards by color before washing them.
Drying guidelines
- Avoid using the dryer.
- Let the water drain before hanging it to dry.
- Avoid direct exposure to the sun.
Treat stains instantly
It is inevitable that an incident may occur and the leotard is exposed to substances that can stain or dirty the fabric. Before washing, try to remove the stain applying an anti-stain treatment with detergent in the exposed area. This is done to prevent the tissue from soaking up the substance and making it much more difficult to remove later.
Other special care
- Don't leave the leotard sweaty neglected and forgotten in the laundry basket. The bacteria in the sweat can promote bad odor in the fabric, so take special care in sensitive areas of the garment such as the armpits.
- Avoid using centrifuges to remove excess water. The movement of the machine exposes the elastic fabric of the leotard to unwanted deformations.
- Pay special attention to the selection of soap for washing. There are special formulations for technical fabrics, so check the manufacturer's recommendations before you start washing.
- Be careful with the use of fabric softeners, synthetic fabrics are particularly sensitive to its action.
- Avoid ironing your leotard. The high temperatures applied to the fabric can destroy its elasticity and print at the moment. Being elastic fabrics, any wrinkles will disappear once put on.
Washing your leotard properly will allow you to continue showing off its beauty and enjoying its functionality for much longer.