Yes you can.
Key points:
- Fill a sink or tub with lukewarm water and add a small amount of mild detergent or a gentle laundry soap.
- Submerge the fishnets in the water and gently agitate them to loosen any dirt or debris.
- Rinse the fishnets thoroughly with cold water to remove any soap residue.
- Gently wring out the excess water and lay the fishnets flat to air dry.
- Do not wring or twist the fishnets too hard, as this can cause them to stretch or snag.
- Avoid using hot water or harsh detergents, as these can damage the fabric.
- Do not put fishnets in the dryer, as the heat can cause them to shrink or become distorted.
- Once they are dry, store the fishnets in a cool, dry place to prevent them from becoming damaged.
Handwashing is safer than machine washing
When you’re ready to wash your fishnet tights, you need to know how to wash them safely without damaging them. Thankfully, there are a few things that you can do that will make your fishnet tights last a long time. First of all, don’t use a machine. Instead, hand wash them. Then, dry them on a clothesline or a shower rod. Take care not to bunch them up because that can cause wrinkles. To make sure that your tights look their best, wear them with shoes with closed toes to prevent them from looking trashy. That said, you can wear them with any type of shoe, so don’t feel like you have to be confined to just one style.
Although fishnets can be machine-washed, handwashing is recommended for these garments. First, place your fishnet tights or stockings in a laundry bag. Always read the care label before washing. Check for details like the fabric’s colorfastness, water-spotting ability, and shrinkage.
To avoid damage to delicates, use a mild detergent. This type of detergent rinses out easily and doesn’t need hot water. Use the correct amount. You should swish the clothes for two to five minutes before putting them in the washing machine. This is because most dirt comes out in the first five minutes of soaking. Besides, the agitation in washing machines can be rough on your delicates. Gentle kneading is better than machine washing.
Drying fishnet tights is safer than machine drying
You can wash and dry fishnet tights in your machine, but you should never tumble-dry them. The heat of the dryer can stretch the fishnet fabric and cause irreversible damage. To avoid this, always hang the tights to dry. Also, do not dry clean them, as these fabrics do not respond well to dry cleaning methods.
Besides the usual colors of fishnet tights, you can also choose prints to give your outfit a different vibe. For example, a pair with skull and bone prints would give your outfit a gothic vibe, while a pair with animal prints would add a youthful vibe to your outfit.
If you choose to machine dry your tights, make sure to use a delicate cycle. This will help keep the fabric elasticity and color intact.