How to Wash a Doodles Original Bra Without Fading the Print

By Home | Published: 2026-11-02

Category: Tips & Care

Keep the Doodles print on your Original Bra bright with a gentle hand-wash routine, careful drying and a few habits that prevent colour loss.

Quick answer

Hand wash your Doodles Original Bra in cool water with a small amount of gentle detergent, then press out the water and dry it flat away from direct heat and sunlight. Skip the washing machine and dryer to protect the printed design.

Why the Doodles print needs a gentler routine

Printed designs sit on the surface of the fabric, so they face more friction and heat than the base material. A washing machine's agitation and a tumble dryer's heat are the two biggest causes of cracking, dulling and colour loss on a printed bra. Hand washing removes sweat and body oils without scrubbing the print, and air drying keeps the colours from baking away.

This routine is not complicated, but it is less forgiving of shortcuts than washing a plain bra. If you usually machine wash, treat the Doodles bra as the one item you always wash by hand.

When to wash and what to avoid

Wash after every two to three wears, or sooner if you have been sweating heavily. Body oils break down print inks over time, so leaving a worn bra in the laundry basket for a week does more damage than a gentle wash.

Avoid bleach, fabric softener and enzyme-heavy stain removers. These can strip colour or leave a residue that dulls the print. If you need a stain remover, test it on an inside seam first.

Step-by-step: hand washing the Doodles Original Bra

1. Check the care label and close any hooks: Read the label inside your bra before getting it wet. Fasten the hooks and eyes so they cannot snag the print during washing. If the label gives a different temperature or instruction, follow the label over this guide.
2. Fill a basin with cool water: Use water that feels cool to the touch, not warm. Add a small amount of gentle, colour-safe detergent and swirl it through the water. Hot water is a common mistake that speeds up fading, so check the temperature before you soak.
3. Submerge and soak briefly: Place the bra in the water and let it soak for about five minutes. Do not rub the printed areas against themselves or scrub with a brush. Set a timer so you do not leave the bra soaking longer than needed.
4. Gently squeeze the suds through: Press the soapy water through the fabric with your hands, focusing on the band and underarm areas. Rinse with cool water until the water runs clear. Never wring or twist the bra, as this stretches the fabric and stresses the print.
5. Press out excess water: Lay the bra on a clean, dry towel and roll the towel up to absorb water. Press down gently rather than squeezing. Skipping this step and hanging a dripping bra can stretch the straps.
6. Dry flat away from heat and sun: Reshape the cups and straps and lay the bra flat on a drying rack or clean towel. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from radiators or heaters. If you must speed drying, use a fan on a cool setting rather than any heat source.

Product facts

Original Bra - Doodles ***: The Doodles Original Bra is part of the Bra Boot Sale, and sale items are non-returnable, non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Because you cannot exchange a damaged sale bra, a careful wash routine protects your purchase from the start.
Original Bra - Doodles ***