Corset Care

Caring for your corset

Here are some corset care suggestions to keep your corset looking new and to help it last a lifetime.

General Care for All Corsets

After wearing, air out your Corset by hanging it in front of a floor fan. Occasionally we recommend you spray your Corset with Fabreze before drying, this will keep it smelling fresh and reduce the need for costly dry cleaning. We do not recommend drying your Corset in direct sunlight as this may cause fading. When possible, wear something underneath your Corset; a thin camisole, tube top or even a tank top will keep the perspiration away from your Corset (and straps can be tucked inside!). We highly recommend you NEVER remove your corset without first loosening the laces in the back. Neglecting to loosen laces before removal can result in a broken, bent or damaged busk!

Fabric Corsets

DO NOT WASH YOUR CORSET - remember, your corset is made with steel boning, water will cause it to rust. If it needs cleaning, take it to a trusted dry cleaner, and if possible, have it dry cleaned by hand. In most cases, letting your Corset air out will do. If you do not have a fan simply drape your Corset over a chair or hanger and let it dry and air out.

Leather Corsets

As with all Corsets we recommend airing it out after wearing it especially the lining. If your Leather Corset becomes smudged you can wipe it clean with a damp cloth. Keep your Leather Corset supple by treating it with a leather conditioner or take it to a trusted leather cleaners about once a year. Always make leather professionals aware this is a steel boned garment.

Patent Leather Corsets

As with all Corsets we recommend airing it out after wearing it especially the lining. To keep the patent shiny, treat your Corset with patent polish or simply dry polish it with a very soft cloth. I personally use sheepskin but flannel is also a fine example of a soft fabric or even old socks. Because smudges are harder to clean after they have set, we advise you always wipe your Patent Corset clean with a damp cloth as soon as you take it off.