How Do You Clean Stick On Bras? A Practical Guide

Take it from us – a well-balanced bra collection provides a bit of variety. The reason? Investing in a diverse range of bras helps ensure that your wardrobe can stay just as diverse and versatile.

Chances are you have push-up bras and t-shirt bras that don’t work with particular types of tops in your daily rotation. When it comes to evening wear or formalwear, however, it’s fairly common to have specific bras for each dress or formal top. And for dresses that don’t work with any bra in your collection, there’s one type of bra that you can consistently rely on to save the day: your trusty stick-on bras. 

Like all bras, however, stick-on bras come with their own unique care requirements to ensure they stay effective and reliable. Knowing how to clean your stick-on bras can help extend their usable lifespan, and support the strength of their adhesive backings with continuous wear.

So, how do you clean stick on bras? And what else do you need to know when caring for your adhesive bra products? Our team at Illusions Lingerie will be sharing all the answers to these questions today in our practical guide on caring for your stick-on bras.

• What are adhesive bras used for?
• How to make your adhesive bras sticky again?
• How do you clean stick on bras?
• How long can you expect your stick-on bras to last?

 

What are adhesive bras used for?

Also known as adhesive bras, stick-on bras are basically any type of adhesive product that’s designed to provide chest support in lieu of a traditional bra. These adhesive bras typically use sticky silicon or 3M adhesive backings to securely stick to your skin whilst still keeping a thin and almost invisible profile. For anybody looking to party hard in a strapless or backless dress, a suitable stick-on bra will be sure to provide lift and support without sacrificing on comfort nor aesthetics. 

This in a nutshell is the appeal of stick-on bras: their versatile designs allow your adhesive bra products to be perfectly positioned under dresses with plunging necklines, low cut back, strapless or spaghetti straps, and a wide range of other design elements of formalwear that us ladies are constantly having to strategise around when it comes to ensuring reliable chest support. For outfits with low cut backs, strapless bras still may not be the best solution when it comes to chest support. Even if you don’t have visible bra straps, the thicker back band of strapless bras can still show on backless dresses.

Today, you can buy stick-on bras that stick directly onto your cups like a traditional bra, an adhesive bra with centre clasps, or even adhesive products that stick to individual breasts to provide an upward lift without the need for any visible centre strapping – perfect for plunging necklines. 

With a great variety of designs available, stick-on bras offer dynamic solutions to chest support that can still stay perfectly invisible under formalwear.

 

How to make your adhesive bras sticky again

As you can see, stick-on bras come with their fair share of advantages. But like anything with an adhesive backing, your stick-on bras can slowly lose their stickiness with multiple wears. 

Properly cleaning, storing, and caring for your stick-on bras can help keep their adhesive qualities in strong shape. Here are some general care tips for restoring and maintaining the adhesive qualities of your stick-on bras:

Only wear your stick-on bra on clean, dry skin

Stick-on bras work best with clean, dry skin. As a result, the best time to pop on a stick-on bra is right after you’ve dried off from a shower. It’s also recommended that you wear a stick-on bra without applying any moisturisers, powders, perfumes, etc., as the oily surface of moisturised skin may impact the effectiveness of your stick-on bra’s adhesive backing.

Clean your stick-on bras after every use

Washing your bras after every single use can help reduce risks of dirt or grime build-up compromising the adhesive layer of your stick-on bras. You should handwash your stick-on bras in warm, soapy water and air-dry for gentle and effective cleaning.

Keep the adhesive backing covered when not in use

Even if you remove any dirt or grime from the cups of your adhesive silicon bras, dust can still build up on your bra cups when in storage. This is why adhesive bras come packaged with plastic films applied on the adhesive backing. You should retain these films to keep your bra’s adhesive backings covered when in storage. Doing so can help support the natural stickiness of your stick-on bras and thus, extend their usable lifespan.

How do you clean stick on bras:

When you buy stick-on bras in-store at Illusions Lingerie, our staff will make sure you know exactly how to wear and care for your new sticky solutions. Here’s our recommended step-by-step guide on how do you clean stick on bras effectively:

1. Wash your stick-on bra in warm soapy water
2. Rub gently to remove any dirt or grime
3. Air-dry your stick-on bras
4. Store your stick-on bras in a cool dry location

Step #1 - Wash your stick-on bra in warm, soapy water

Wet the adhesive backing of your stick-on bras with warm, soapy water to begin gently breaking down any residual dirt. Regular hand soap or a gentle detergent should be enough to combat oils and dirt that may build up during wear.

Step #2 - Rub gently to remove any dirt or grime

Once wet, start gently rubbing the cups and adhesive backing of your stick-on bra to slowly remove any surface-level dirt or grime. Avoid using fingernails or rough scrubbers/sponges as excess force may damage the adhesive backing and reduce the usable lifespan of your stick-on bras.

Once any dirt and grime has been rubbed off, submerge your stick-on bras in your warm, soapy water to do a final rub through before then rinsing off your bras.

Step #3 - Air-dry your stick-on bras

Your stick-on bras can be pat dry with a soft cloth, however we advise that you avoid using towels to rub your bras dry. This is because the textured surface of dry towels may also compromise the adhesive layer of your stick-on bras. 

This is also why air drying on a flat surface is considered the best way to dry your stick-on bras.

Step #4 - Store your stick-on bras in a cool, dry location

Once your stick-on bras have been fully dried, reapply the protective plastic sheeting over your bra’s adhesive backing before then securely storing your adhesive bras in a cool, dry area that’s away from direct sunlight. Keeping storage conditions consistent can help prevent your stick-on bras from being exposed to excess moisture, dust, or other external elements that may affect the strength of their adhesive backing.

How long can you expect your stick-on bras to last?

Whilst some bra adhesives are designed for single use (like boob tape), most silicon bras are designed to be worn again and again. Whilst they’re more durable, however, silicon bras still don’t last forever – just as normal bras must also be replaced as they wear out.

A good quality silicon stick-on bra should generally last 30-40 wears, unless specified otherwise by the manufacturer. As we’ve mentioned, properly washing, handling, and storing your stick-on bras can help ensure your adhesive solutions can be enjoyed for the duration of their usable lifespan. 

Shop for adhesive bras at Illusions Lingerie

At Illusions Lingerie, we take pride in providing our customers with the most ideal bras, undies, and accessories to perfect their formal looks. That’s why our range of bra adhesives has been designed to provide a wide variety of stick-on bras, nipple covers, boob tape, and other versatile products. 

With the right stick-on bras in your arsenal, you can elevate your formal wardrobe without having to sacrifice on chest support. Simply put, these sticky solutions will help keep you moving freely on the dance floor at your next celebration.

Want to know more about how do you clean stick on bras and other adhesive bra products we stock here at Illusions Lingerie? If you’re uncertain as to whether or not a stick-on bra is the right solution for you, we advise that you speak with our bra fitters at Illusions Lingerie for more information on our range and detailed insights into which bras provide the best fit and support for your formal look. On top of pointing you in the right direction, our experts can also give you some top tips on how to wear your adhesive bras, how to apply boob tape, and generally on how to get the best value from all your stick-on solutions.

We encourage our customers to bring their formal dresses in-store for a professional bra fitting experience. That way, we can make sure that the bra you pick is perfectly suited to that formal look – whether you end up going with a stick-on solution or a strapless bra or other bra types.

Shop for stick-on bras with the utmost confidence. Visit our Moonee Ponds store today or get in touch with our team via phone or email to secure all the information you need when shopping online.

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