Mermaid Tail Care

Mermaid tail care is essential to keep your tail shimmering and vibrant for a long time. As a proud owner of a tail from Mermaid Kat Shop, you're now part of a magical underwater world. To ensure your tail stays in enchanting condition, please follow these care and usage instructions. With a little love and attention, your mermaid tail will continue to dazzle and delight for many adventures to come.

Fabric Mermaid Tail Care Instructions

Our monofins are crafted specifically for freediving and mermaiding, giving them the strength and power worthy of true aquatic adventurers. While these fins are tough and resilient, our fabric tail skins, woven from soft swimwear fabric, are more delicate. If your monofin bumps into the pool wall, it may only gain a few character marks, but the fabric cover needs extra care to stay magical.

The tail skin on your mermaid tail is designed to make you feel like a real mermaid or merman, enchanting both in the water and in photos. However, this magical garment isn't suited for hard or rough surfaces, as they can cause unsightly abrasion marks and holes. Gliding across sharp, hard, or rough surfaces can quickly wear down the enchantment of your mermaid skin. With the right care and gentle use, you can keep your tail as dazzling and new as the day you first transformed into a mermaid.

Extend the Life of your Tail Skin

• Always change into your mermaid tail on soft surfaces like a towel, yoga mat, or something similar to protect it from damage.

• Never stand in your mermaid tail, whether on land or in the water, to preserve its magical integrity.

• Avoid sitting on hard surfaces, as this can cause wear and tear.

• Steer clear of kicking the floor or the pool wall to keep your tail in pristine condition.

• Refrain from balancing on the tips of your fins on the pool floor, as this can damage them.

• After swimming in chlorine or salt water, rinse your mermaid tail with fresh water and allow it to dry completely to maintain its sparkle.

• When drying, avoid direct sunlight to protect your tail's colors and materials from fading.

Additional tips:

• Make your tail skin even more durable by applying a colorless silicone coating to the fabric on the tips of the fin and the underside of the fin, where the foot pockets of the monofin are. This protective layer will help extend the life of your magical tail.

• If, despite taking all these precautions, your tail skin eventually needs to be replaced, you can easily purchase a new fabric cover here. And of course, you can also choose a new "fish skin" if you've grown or simply feel like changing colors for a fresh new look.

Silicone Tail Care Instructions

In contrast to the delicate fabric tails, silicone mermaid tails are strong and resilient, much like the mythical creatures they represent. The thicker silicone material acts as a protective armor, making them less prone to injury. However, even the most magical of tails needs love and proper care to maintain its beauty and strength over time. Here are some silicone mermaid tail care instructions to keep your tail shimmering and vibrant.

The magic begins when you put on your silicone tail. As with fabric tails, it's best to use a soft pad to gently ease into your tail, ensuring a comfortable and safe transformation. Be careful not to tug on the attached side fins, as these delicate features can be easily damaged. It's also crucial to avoid contact with fingernails and other pointed, sharp, or hard objects, as they can pierce the silicone's protective shield. With the right care, your silicone mermaid tail will continue to enchant and dazzle, ready for countless underwater adventures.

Extend the life of your Silicone Fin

• Always change into your mermaid tail on soft surfaces like a towel, yoga mat, or something similar to protect it from damage.

• Avoid contact with fingernails and other sharp, pointed, or rough objects to prevent any unwanted nicks or tears.

• Do not pull on the attached tail fins, as they can be delicate and easily damaged.

• Never stand in your mermaid fin, whether on land or in the water, to maintain its magical integrity.

• Avoid sitting on hard or rough surfaces, as this can cause wear and tear.

• Be mindful not to kick the floor or pool walls to keep your tail in pristine condition.

• Do not balance on the tips of your fins on the swimming pool floor, as this can cause damage.

• After swimming, always rinse your mermaid tail with fresh water to remove any salt or chlorine.

• Ensure your tail is completely dry inside and out before storing it.

• Avoid drying the tail in direct sunlight, as this can cause fading or damage to the material.

Additional tips:

• Every now and then, you can give your silicone tail a refreshing bath in a mixture of white vinegar and water. Afterward, be sure to rinse it thoroughly with fresh water to remove any residue.
• If your tail encounters small scratches or holes, perhaps from sharp rocks, they can be repaired using construction silicone. Before you begin any repairs, it's important to clean and degrease the area, using something like nail polish remover.
• To dry the inside of your silicone tail, hang it upside down. Alternatively, you can lay it flat, insert a pool noodle to keep it open, and place a fan in front of the opening to facilitate air circulation.
• Always store your silicone tail in a way that allows proper ventilation inside to keep it in the best possible condition.

By the way, the professional mermaid, Mermaid Kat, exclusively uses our tails for her magical underwater adventures. She loves not only their realistic look but also the power and efficiency of our mermaid fins. These features allow her to swim gracefully with wild dolphins, whales, sharks, and even crocodiles, making every dive a truly magical experience.