what happens when my bracelets get wet?
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Jessie2206
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4 years, 5 months ago by Jessie2206
Will my bracelets get fuzzy and/or fray when they get wet? Can I wear them in the shower, pool, or ocean without them changing in any way?
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Meghan_J24
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4 years, 5 months ago by Meghan_J24
Hi! I have worn then in the shower and in pools, however I have never been to the ocean to try it. I will hesitantly say yes, you can wear them in the shower and pool but there might be some changes depending on thread and chemicals and such. They should be just fine if you wear them in the shower; they will be wet for a while after every shower, which sometimes feels gross but besides that they should be fine for awhile. Since there is a ton of chemicals in pools there is a chance that the colors will fade really fast (depending on thread and stuff) and they will be soggy after as well, and if you wear them a lot, eventually the chemicals will weaken them just like they do to your swimsuit. If you wear them occasionally in the pool it will probably be ok. Maybe try to rinse them in plain water after a swim. *This is all just from my personal experiences* Hope this helps!! -Meghan
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love4pizza
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4 years, 5 months ago by love4pizza
i asked i similar question years back, a bunch of lovely people left there response in this forum (they were very helpful!) :https://www.braceletbook.com/forum/1_newbies/1628_what-happens-to-a-wet-bracelet/ |
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_ava
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4 years, 5 months ago by _ava
It probably depends a lot on your string. I have one on my ankle right now (about a year old) where the knots have loosened and the strings have started to stretch, and one recently fell off because it got so big it fit over my ankle. (maybe thats just me not tying the knots tight enough though rip). I wear it in the shower regularly, and in the lake, and occasionally in a pool. The bracelets get really wet and uncomfortable because they take so long to dry though.The colours have barely faded, but they are noticeably less vibrant. It may also depend on where it is, (Like when you paint your toenails vs your fingernails, your toes last so much longer) because anklets get less daily wear and tear than bracelets. I don't know how much of the stuff I described is due to the water or just regular damage from wear. Sorry for the extra-long-off-topic response I'm procrastinating on homework |
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2006_Mandy
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4 years, 5 months ago by 2006_Mandy
I have kept one bracelet on for a year now (and I have a pool) it’s faded a bit but the colours are light and still visible. I’d say that getting bracelets wet should be fine the colours just may fade and as long as the knots are tight/not loose they won’t fuzz.
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apurva
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4 years, 5 months ago by apurva
No but the color will look a little dull because some of the dye can come out
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poplianna
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4 years, 5 months ago by poplianna
You can get them wet but if it’s a smaller bracelet it will curl up
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narwhal16
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4 years, 5 months ago by narwhal16
They will get wet. They will get a little fuzzy after but if you tie your knots pretty tight it will fray less.
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CoolKnot
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4 years, 5 months ago by CoolKnot
Over time it will get a little dull, and depending on how you end it the ends could break over time as well. I don’t really now if there’s anything you can do to fix that tho
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zoeyllm
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4 years, 5 months ago by zoeyllm
Yes, you can wear them in water and nothing big will happen if you just do it once. Over time, however, the colors generally wash out and the knots become looser. You may also find lint balls on the edges of your bracelet if you wear them often. I would recommend making your bracelets adjustable so you can take them off when swimming or showering. It is generally fine to wash your hands with them on. I think the main thing to avoid is pools because of the chlorine. It will make your bracelet's life shorter.
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lilhamster
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4 years, 5 months ago by lilhamster
I have worn them over very long periods of time in water and pools only thing in can get uncomfortable but wont affect the bracelet has far has I've seen hope that help 😄
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effected
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4 years, 5 months ago by effected
it depends on the string but i had an anklet on for i think around nine months and i swam, showered and did everything with it on (i couldn't take it off lol) and when i finally did take it off it was perfectly fine except for a little bit of discoloration from the sun! so most threads are perfectly fine to get wet and you can even wash your bracelets when they get dirty 😊
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mouse-rat
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4 years, 5 months ago by mouse-rat
I have a fishtail anklet that I've had on for 3 years and I can't take it off without cutting the bracelet and it does fine in the shower and pool........... I even use body wash to wash my anklet in the shower
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babymilk
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4 years, 5 months ago by babymilk
I think it depends on the thread that you are using. I got some from Walmart that tends to get fuzzy in general. I wear mine in the pool and they are fine!
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babymilk
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4 years, 5 months ago by babymilk
The tightness of your knots might also play a role
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LilyMitch
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4 years, 5 months ago by LilyMitch
if you wear them in the pool or shower they wont get fuzzy. they might get darker but when they dry it gets back to normal. hope this helps!
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aley
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4 years, 5 months ago by aley
You can wear your bracelets anywhere. But just when it is embroidery floss because other threads may get fuzzy
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jadeflwr13
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4 years, 4 months ago by jadeflwr13
you can wash your bracelets or take them in water. however, i’ve noticed that sometimes mine will get fuzzy or that darker colors will bleed onto lighter ones when they get wet (pretty upsetting :/ ) 🌸✨
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AiAiOh_100
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4 years, 4 months ago by AiAiOh_100
true story, i kept an anklet on for 3 years before it broke off, it has been in snow, chlorine, water, even had blood on it from when i got a cut close to the anklet. only use embroidery floss if you want it to last that long
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sk8er3485
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4 years, 4 months ago by sk8er3485
Yes, you can wear a bracelet, and let it get wet. I have worn a bracelet in a pool, the shower, and to the beach. Nothing changed about it, except for the smell, so now it smells like ocean.
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