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Caring for your Sheila May Swim Swimmers

Alright, swimwear lovers, let’s talk about keeping your fabulous Sheila May swimwear looking as fresh as the day you got it. We’ve poured our hearts (and some pretty fancy materials) into these pieces, but how you care for them is key.

Follow these tips and tricks to keep your swimwear in tip-top shape.

  • Rinse Swimmers After Wearing

    Quick rinse

    Give your swimmers a quick wash in the shower with you after your swim!

  • Hand Wash Swimmers

    Hand wash preferred

    Hand wash in warm water. Machine wash occasionally, using a wash bag & gentle spin

  • Treat them gently

    NO soaking, bleaching, rubbing, wringing, ironing or tumble drying!

  • Chlorine caution

    Keep your Sheila’s OUT of heavily chlorinated pools and spas. We do not recommend use in spas.

  • Dry Swimmers in the shade

    Shade is your friend

    Dry your swimwear in the shade, to keep the colours nice and vibrant.

  • Sunscreen & lotion alert

    Sunscreen, fake tan, lotions & makeup can stain. Apply carefully & wash marks off pronto.

  • Avoid rough surfaces

    Cement, timber, rocks, and other rough surfaces may cause pilling.

  • Mineral magic (or not)

    Hot springs and magnesium therarpy baths can damage fabric.

  • Love your Sheilas

    Treat them right and they’ll love you back, swim after swim.

Fabric Sustainability

Sustainability is important to us. That’s why we have selected a beautifully thick and supportive European swimwear fabric that is made from discarded, recycled fishing nets!


Fabric is 78% recycled nylon / 22% Lycra.
 It offers UV protection and is soft and breathable! In short...it's divine!

A note about chlorine:
Our swim fabric is designed to handle regular pool use and performs beautifully in the water. However, some heavily chlorinated pools - particularly public pools or hotel spas can occasionally cause fading over time. Because chlorine levels can vary, we’re unable to guarantee complete colourfastness in every pool environment.