5 tips to make your lingerie last

Finding the right bra is a trying process, and finding eco-friendly undies adds a whole new level of challenge. Even if you don’t opt for super-green underthings, “Wear No Evil” author Greta Eagan recommends buying high-quality garments that will last a long time. That’s still more sustainable than replacing these essentials frequently, while saving you money in terms of cost-per-wear.

To be sure you get the most life out of your underwear, it’s good to use a little more care when cleaning them.

Sink suds

A bra that goes through the washer and dryer may become misshapen in about a year (I ruined a lot of bras in college this way), and the metal fasteners can be hard on your dryer. Hand-washing will extend the life of a bra by many years. Any panties, briefs or boxers with elastic will also have a longer life with hand washing.

Hand washing may seem more time-consuming, but the good news is that you don’t have to scrub. Swishing your undies around in the sink for a couple of minutes will do the trick.

Stay chill

Use cold water to wash underwear, it’s better for stretchy fabrics and less likely to fade dyes. Just like your machine loads, it’s best to separate colors, whites and darks.

Hook up

Be sure to close any hooks or fasteners before washing, to prevent them from catching on lace or tearing holes.

Safe soap

We know that cleaning chemicals can be harsh on our skin, but the same also goes for our undies. Clothing and lingerie designer Victoria Bartlett writes that eco-friendly detergent is actually kinder to fabrics. Our sister site MNN has a great list of the least toxic detergents.

Air time

Even if you’re having the kind of week where machine-washing is the only option besides going commando, it’s still better to air-dry. You can either line-dry (hang bras by their straps) or lay your underwear flat on a clean towel.

Get more tips on how to green your laundry here.

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PHOTOS Farrah Abraham in lingerie at her sex toy release party

No matter what your opinion is of former Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham, you have to admit she sure stays busy! Earlier this month was the release of her first of three erotic novels, and last week we broke the news that she will be opening her own restaurant, Froco Fresh Frozen, in Austin, TX on October 1. Next up on the Teen Momtrepreneur’s packed schedule, all while having to deal with her restaurant’s website getting hacked mind you, was last night’s official release party in California for her much-publicized line of sex toys from Topco!

The 23-year-old former reality star and mother of one wore a revealing black strap lingerie outfit as she posed on the black carpet with some of her custom-molded toys at the 340 Nightclub in Pomona. (The pictures with the toys and Farrah’s interactions with them are a little too graphic for us to post here, but let’s just say there was a peace sign as well as licking involved.) Farrah also posed with a cake, and thankfully we have a SFW photo of that for you:

After the party got started, Farrah took some pictures with excited fans (on the other side of rail) while holding a champagne glass:

In case you missed it, Farrah’s sex toy line was made from molds created from her actual body parts — a process that was captured in a making-of that went viral back in September.

I’m guessing Farrah will now be returning to Austin where she can turn her attention from dildo to froyo as she prepares for Froco Fresh Frozen’s grand opening October 1! (I assume she will need to find another outfit for that.)

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