How to Care for and Maintain Your Sports Apparel Collection
Sort pieces by fabric right after you finish a workout. This one step stops most odors and pilling before they start.
Washing and Drying
Turn technical shirts, shorts, and tights inside out. Zip up any jackets first.
- Rinse muddy or salty items under cold water in the sink for thirty seconds.
- Load the machine with similar fabrics only. Skip the fabric softener.
- Use cold water on a gentle cycle with half the usual detergent amount.
| Fabric | Water temp | Extra note |
|---|---|---|
| Polyester blends | Cold | Skip bleach entirely |
| Merino wool | Cold or warm | Air dry flat |
| Elastane compression | Cold | Never wring |
Air dry whenever you can. Hang shirts on plastic hangers in a shaded spot. Lay leggings flat on a towel so the elastic keeps its shape. Skip the dryer unless the care tag says otherwise.
Store clean gear folded or hung loosely. Keep compression items in a separate drawer away from Velcro straps that can snag them. Check seams every few weeks and stitch small holes before they grow.