Chlorine Chronicles: How to Care for Your Norca Suit
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Your Norca suit was made to train hard. Built with premium, chlorine-resistant fabrics and designed for elite performance, it’s tough—but like any athlete, it still needs proper recovery. Whether you swim six days a week or suit up just for meets, how you care for your suit can make all the difference in how long it lasts.
Here’s our quick and practical guide to keeping your Norca swimwear looking and feeling race-ready—long after its first dive.
🧼 1. Rinse It Immediately (Like… right away)
Chlorine is brutal on fabric. Even though Norca suits are engineered with chlorine-resistant materials, regular exposure without rinsing will wear them down over time.
What to do:
After every swim, rinse your suit in cold, clean water. The sooner, the better. This helps remove chlorine, salt, and body oils before they soak in.
Pro tip: If there’s no shower nearby, fill a reusable water bottle before practice and do a quick rinse on deck.
🧴 2. Avoid Detergents (Yes, even the “gentle” ones)
Washing machines and regular soaps are too harsh for performance swimwear. They can break down the elasticity and damage the fabric’s protective coating.
What to do:
If your suit needs a deeper clean (say, once a week), hand-wash it gently in cold water using a swimwear-safe cleanser or just a bit of white vinegar to neutralize chlorine. No wringing, no scrubbing.
🌬️ 3. Dry It the Right Way
Tossing your suit over a metal pool railing or balled up in your gym bag? Not ideal. Heat, sun, and mildew are your suit’s enemies.
What to do:
Lay your suit flat to dry in a shaded, well-ventilated area. Avoid direct sunlight (it fades colors) and never use a dryer. If you’re on the go, hang it on a plastic hanger, not metal.
📦 4. Store It Like It’s a Piece of Gear (Because it is)
Stuffing your suit in a damp towel or mesh bag? That creates the perfect environment for bacteria and fabric breakdown.
What to do:
Once it’s fully dry, store your suit flat in a clean, dry drawer or gear bag—separate from anything damp or sharp (like goggles or zippers that could snag it).
👙 5. Rotate Your Suits
If you train frequently, having two or three Norca suits to rotate between is a game-changer. It gives each one time to fully dry and recover its shape, extending their lifespan significantly.
Think of it like having multiple pairs of running shoes—you wouldn’t train every day in the same pair, right?
🏊 Final Thoughts
Norca suits are made to perform. Whether it’s the ultra-durable Men's Jammers or our SecureFlo™ Period Proof Swimsuits, a little care goes a long way. Follow these simple steps and your suit will stay snug, sleek, and ready to crush the next lap.