Why do swimsuits shrink or stretch in water? How to avoid?

I've always thought going to the beach was a cool way to get away from those unsettling thoughts that whenever I'm in the water in my favorite swimsuit, I usually notice that my swimsuit is getting a little too big.

Swimsuits can get bigger or smaller in the water, and there are many factors that go into this, such as the materials used to make them, the size of the swimsuit, and other factors that I may discuss somewhere in this article.

Swimsuit Materials

As with other sports activities, swimsuits do come in a mix of fabrics that set them apart from other casual wear. These materials may have different textures, etc., but each material has a different purpose.

Basically, nylon and polyester are the two most popular fabrics used for swimwear by brands around the world. These fabrics have unique properties, such as their ability to repel water, swell or absorb them, stretch, resist chlorine and, most notably, their softness to the touch.

Why lose their elasticity

There are several situations in which you may experience loose fitting suits. For example, a suit that has been worn for a long time may lose its elasticity in the long run.

Suits can also lose their elasticity when they stretch beyond their limits, which can lead to permanent deformation. For example, a large person wearing a medium swimsuit size will usually cause the fabric to overstretch, which could damage them.

Other situations include putting the swimsuit in the dryer. According to one leading expert, the tumbling effect of a hot dryer on a swimsuit can adversely affect the elasticity of the swimsuit, rendering it completely useless.

In addition, in addition to the dryer's elastic effect on the swimsuit, your swimsuit may completely lose its original shape because the elastic bits (often called Lycra), which make up about 20 percent of the entire fabric, have been negatively altered.

If this is the current state of your swimsuit, then it's time to say goodbye to your old swimsuit and hello to your new one.

Prevent my swimsuit from stretching

There are 4 ways to keep them in place for longer. Here are expert tips for keeping them in tip-top shape

1.Rinse immediately after leaving the water

Chlorinated water is no joke, and it will always do more damage to your suit than you think. Whether you've been tanning or just gotten out of the water, it's best to rinse your suits with water, even if you don't plan to wash them right away.

2.Hand wash

If you're keen to add extra life to your suits, then you need to hand wash them rather than throwing them in the washing machine. Using a washing machine may damage some parts and they may become unsuitable in the long run.

3.Mild soap

While they are some great detergents for washing suits, in general it's best to wash your swimsuit with a mild detergent to prevent them from fading along the way.

4.Avoid squeezing hard

I know you want your swimsuits to dry quickly, but squeezing them too hard so that there aren't any drops of water inside can cause them to wear out quickly. So, as a rule of thumb, don't squeeze too hard. You can roll the suit on a towel before air drying.

One key to choosing the right swimsuit is to first size up and down, while making sure the suit fits perfectly and shouldn't be too loose. In fact, it's best to choose a tight-fitting suit rather than a loose one, as tight-fitting suits usually swell an inch when wet. So the next time you plan to go to the beach, always be prepared for a mind that swells when wet. I hope I've been able to answer your question, whether the swimsuit gets bigger or smaller in the water.