Product care

How to wash and care for swimsuits?

Swimwear – chlorine, salt and sweat are enemies of the swimsuit, in order to enjoy the swimsuits for a long time, it is recommended to wash the swimsuits after using running water with a little body soap or hair shampoo, squeeze excess water and let dry the shade. We recommend not soaking in a tub or washing in a washing machine. Do not store a wet swimsuit in a bag (not even “only for fifteen minutes” – this short time when a swimsuit lies wet in the bag can be very harmful alone – if you washed your swimsuit after using the pool – please wrap it in a towel until you reach the house and you can place it to dry in a ventilated place). Rough surfaces will damage the smooth texture of the fabric and lead to the appearance of “rolls” in the fabric – the swimsuit is suitable for use in seawater / pool and also sand and grass will not damage the smooth texture but rough water slides, rough granolite that sometimes exists around pools, various squats that will catch the fabric – will injure the fabric and therefore it is better to avoid such an unfortunate encounter. The radiation-blocking fabrics with the maximum degree of protection from the sun are knitted in a multi-layered manner – sometimes after a fun wallowing in the sand, grains of sand will be caught in the fabric. It is recommended to wash the swimsuit with a strong stream of water from the inside out. If small black dots of sand grains still appear in the thickness of the fabric – when the swimsuit is dry, it is recommended to stretch the area slightly and use your thumbs to “bounce” out the trapped grains of sand. There is no need to apply sunscreen to all areas of the fabric covered by the swimsuit – the fabric blocks radiation to a higher degree than any cream – and also keep in mind that the creams tend to stain the swimsuits in a way that you will not always be able to clean easily. In case of hard stains from fruit/chocolate/tar, it is recommended to consult dry cleaning laundries that in most cases will be able to save the swimsuit with the help of designated cleaning agents.

How are hats treated?

We manufacture a wide range of hats, some suitable for water-soaked use in the sea and pool and some not. Legionnaire hats in baby/children/junior sizes are definitely designed for daily sun protection and for use in the sea and pool. The fabrics are resistant to chlorine – it is recommended at the end of use to rinse with running water and let dry the shade when the visor is in a straight position. Wide-brimmed hats for babies with the hoop in the perimeter – suitable for daily protection from the sun and for wet uses in the sea and pool – make sure not to fold the hat to prevent breaking of the plastic hoop in the perimeter. Adult hats – some are suitable for daily “land” protection from the sun and for use in the sea and pool, but some are not. It is recommended to read the instructions that refer to each type of hat on its label, a blanket recommendation for all hats – do not wash in a washing machine. If you are unsure and want personal advice please send us an email sunway@barak.net.il.

How do you wash and care for hikers’ clothes and work for sun protection?

Bamboo shirts – can be washed in a washing machine with cold washing but not dried in the dryer. (Drying in the dryer will lead to shrinkage of the fabric) Hiking shirts and pants – can be washed in a washing machine – we recommend after that to simply “shake” and hang to dry in a ventilated place – so you will not have to iron the items. If you do decide to iron – be aware that too much heat in the iron can damage the fabric.