With proper care, your corset will have a very long life. Below are some tips on how to extend the life of your corset.
It is a good idea to wear some kind of absorbent garment under your corset to absorb extra perspiration. This reduces the frequency that your corset needs to be dry cleaned. However, if no garment is to be worn underneath or if the corset has absorbed a lot of perspiration after extended wear, simply take a damp cloth and gently wipe the lining of the corset to keep it smelling fresh. To keep it smelling fresh after normal wear (for example, out to a club or for a few hours), hang the open corset over the back of a chair allowing it to air out.
It is important to remember never to wash your corset! The hardware used inside your corset is steel and washing the corset could cause it to rust! Take your corset to a trusted dry cleaner to have it cleaned when it soiled (this is not necessary on a regular basis unless you wear your corset on a daily basis). Although it may seem like common sense, storing your corset in a cool, dry place will also protect the fabric and hardware. It is best to avoid having it cleaned altogether, as dry cleaning can cause creasing. Due to the narrow areas of a corset and the bone casings, it is impossible to fully press the creases out.
Always loosen the lacing at the back of the corset before attempting to do up the busk, and the same rule applies when taking it off. Failure to loosen the laces may result in a broken busk or boning. Bending over can also cause the busk or bones to permanently kink, which is not a very flattering look. Try to remember to put your shoes on first if possible, and to bend a the hips instead of the waist. Your corset is designed to provide excellent support, but it isn’t designed to do all the work of a back brace. Maintaining good posture with the aid of your corset will keep the bones of the corset (and your body) in good shape. Slouching or hunching over while wearing your corset could also cause permanent bending in the busk or boning.
The satin ribbon lacing may look deceptively dainty, but rest assured that it is as strong as it is pretty. Once the lacing wears out, which is apt to happen after a lot of wear, the lacing is easily replaced at any fabric or trim store. Just be conscious of how your corset is laced before pulling the original lacing out.
Keeping the above in mind, your corset will last many years. We sincerely hope you enjoy your corset now and in the years to come.
It is important to remember never to wash your corset! The hardware used inside your corset is steel and washing the corset could cause it to rust! Take your corset to a trusted dry cleaner to have it cleaned when it soiled (this is not necessary on a regular basis unless you wear your corset on a daily basis). Although it may seem like common sense, storing your corset in a cool, dry place will also protect the fabric and hardware. It is best to avoid having it cleaned altogether, as dry cleaning can cause creasing. Due to the narrow areas of a corset and the bone casings, it is impossible to fully press the creases out.
The satin ribbon lacing may look deceptively dainty, but rest assured that it is as strong as it is pretty. Once the lacing wears out, which is apt to happen after a lot of wear, the lacing is easily replaced at any fabric or trim store. Just be conscious of how your corset is laced before pulling the original lacing out.
Keeping the above in mind, your corset will last many years. We sincerely hope you enjoy your corset now and in the years to come.
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