Cotton Nursing Bra Care: Keep It Soft and Lasting

Quick answer

To keep your cotton nursing bra soft and long-lasting, wash it in cold water on a gentle cycle, air-dry it flat, and store it without folding the cups. Avoid fabric softeners and high heat, which break down cotton fibers and elastics.

Step-by-step cotton nursing bra care

1. Fasten the bra before washing: Secure the nursing clips and hook the back closure before placing the bra in a mesh laundry bag. This prevents the clips from catching on other fabrics and keeps the straps from tangling. Check that the magnetic clips are fully closed to avoid stress on the magnets.
2. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle: Use a mild detergent without bleach or fabric softener. Hot water can shrink cotton and weaken elastic, while fabric softener coats the fibers and reduces breathability. If washing by hand, use a small amount of detergent and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear.
3. Air-dry flat, never in the dryer: Lay the bra flat on a clean towel, reshaping the cups gently. Avoid wringing or twisting, which can distort the foam cups and stretch the band. Hang drying by the straps can also stretch them over time. Keep the bra away from direct sunlight and radiators to prevent fading and fiber damage.
4. Store without folding the cups: Place the bra flat in a drawer with the cups facing up, or stack bras with the cups nested. Folding the cups in half creates creases that can permanently deform the foam. If space is tight, lay the bra on top of other items rather than tucking it under heavy clothing.

Product spotlight

• Icon Cotton T-shirt Nursing Bra - Black: The Icon Cotton T-shirt Nursing Bra is wirefree with contour foam cups and magnetic nursing clips. Gentle care preserves the foam cup shape and the magnetic clip mechanism, so the bra stays easy to open and close one-handed.