Most lingerie is delicate and may require special care, so always read the label first.

Cotton and synthetics can be machine washed.  Other fabrics should be hand washed.

Remember to separate dark colors from light ones. leather lingerie

If machine washing always use the gentle cycle and put in a nylon bag, stocking or special garment bag so that certain pieces like bras won't wrap around the agitator.

Liquid detergents made for delicates are preferable to granular or regular detergents and will prevent lingerie from fraying, fading or tearing. leather lingerie

Do not iron synthetics.  Remember, ironing is not made for all fabrics so read the label carefully.

Rotate your bras. Bras do not need to be laundered after every wearing, but you should try not to wear a bra two days in a row. A bra needs a day of rest after wearing to return to its original fit; wearing one bra constantly puts a lot of stress on the fabrics and causes it to rapidly stretch out of shape and to lose its fit.