How to Care for Clearance Bikini Bottoms Like HOLLY
By LOU | Swimwear, Bras & Activewear For Small | Published: 2026-10-23
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to properly wash, dry, and store clearance bikini bottoms like the HOLLY style to extend their life and maintain their fit.
Quick answer
To make clearance bikini bottoms like the HOLLY last, always hand wash in cold water, air dry flat away from direct sun, and store them without folding the elastic band.
Why clearance styles need extra care
Clearance bikini bottoms are often final sale, so you want to protect your investment. The HOLLY bottoms use a ribbed, seamless fabric made with REPREVE® recycled fibers, which holds up well but needs gentle handling to keep the elastic and shape intact. Skipping care steps can lead to sagging, pilling, or stretched-out bands that ruin the fit.
Step-by-step care routine for clearance bikini bottoms
- Rinse immediately after use: Rinse your HOLLY bottoms in cool tap water as soon as you get out of the pool, ocean, or hot tub. Chlorine, salt, and sunscreen residue break down elastic fibers over time. Don't let them sit wet in a bag—rinse within 30 minutes.
- Hand wash with mild soap: Fill a sink with cold water and add a drop of gentle laundry soap or a dedicated swimwear wash. Swish the bottoms gently for about two minutes, then rinse thoroughly until no suds remain. Avoid wringing or twisting the fabric. Never use bleach or fabric softener—they damage the REPREVE® fibers and elastic.
- Air dry flat away from heat: Lay the bottoms flat on a clean towel, roll the towel gently to absorb excess water, then unroll and reshape the bottoms. Let them dry on a drying rack out of direct sunlight. Do not hang them by the elastic band—gravity will stretch it out. Skip the dryer and radiator; high heat shrinks and weakens the ribbed material.
- Store loosely without folding the band: Once fully dry, fold the bottoms loosely or roll them with the band on top. Store in a drawer or bin where the elastic isn't compressed under heavy items. Avoid hanging them on a hook by the straps. Prolonged folding of the elastic band creates permanent creases and loss of stretch.
Product spotlight
- HOLLY Bottoms: The HOLLY bottoms are double lined using sustainable fabric made with REPREVE® - transformed from recycled plastic bottles. This recycled fabric is durable but can lose its elasticity if exposed to high heat or harsh detergents, so gentle care is essential.
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