Reebok Complaint - Faded swimsuit

Posted by Venice09 on 2011-01-27:

I agree, a swimsuit shouldn't fade. Even cheap ones keep their color for a long time. I'd be disappointed too if an expensive swimsuit faded in one month.

Posted by madconsumer on 2011-01-27:

very helpful.
one would expect a quality swimsuit to last a few seasons.

is the pool or hottub chlorine levels being checked, and at the proper level?

Posted by singsing on 2011-01-27:

Always rinse your swimsuit immediately after swimming in a pool or in the ocean. The chemicals will slowly deteriorate the fabric, likewise saltwater. Even though they say the fabric is chlorine resistant, they are not guaranteeing it as inpenetrable. It's the only way to make a suit last.

Posted by Andrea13 on 2011-01-27:

OP, I hope you aren't cleaning this suit in the washing machine, then tossing it in the dryer. That can hasten the fading. Rinse thouroughly after wearing, and hand wash and line dry.

Posted by Andrea13 on 2011-01-27:

Errr...edited to add - lay flat to dry.

Posted by Venice09 on 2011-01-28:

Good advice, hothead. The dryer not only fades colors but it shortens the life of any kind of spandex material (or whatever bathing suits are made of).

Posted by Skye on 2011-01-28:

I always use Wool lite, for clothing and it keeps my swimsuits looking as new as that first day I purchased them. As mentioned, it's very important to rinse your suit out after using it, and lay it flat to dry.

Try contacting Reebok.

Posted by jktshff1 on 2011-01-28:

Nice thing about having your're own pool and spa...don't have to worry about the swimsuit

Posted by Skye on 2011-01-28:

We have our own pool, and I have lots of swimsuits. Have kids now :)

Posted by jktshff1 on 2011-01-28:

Have grandkids now....send them home:)

Posted by Skye on 2011-01-28:

We only have 15 more years before they are out and in college!~

Posted by jktshff1 on 2011-01-28:

sorry 'bout that:).....enjoy them while you can. I took off 15 yrs from my goals to get my kids theirs. Son...world class speed skater (wheels), daughter...world class BMX biker (one of the first girls, the boys hated to race her, she is still mean) that retired from racing at 16 to pursue a nursing career. Having to start over with the grandkids and their goals 1 is a basketball player, the other is a golfer.
Man it's fun getting old.