Your gym clothes go through more than you imagine as you workout. Sweat, body oils, and repeated body movement, all leave workout dresses smelling unpleasant or losing their shape over a period of time.
Washing them properly and ensuring the right care is how you keep them ready for the next session. Let’s take a look at some of the best wash and care suggestions to keep your activewear from wear and tear.
- Don’t Leave Sweaty Clothes in Your Gym Bag
After each workout session, do not leave damp workout clothes in the gym bag for many hours. The presence of warmth and moisture invites unpleasant odours. Ensure to at least dry them before throwing them in the laundry basket.
- Turn Activewear Inside Out
Turn workout dresses, leggings, sports bras, or workout tops inside out before washing as it helps to expose areas that carry most of the sweat and body oils. It also protects the surface from friction damage.
- Choose the Right Washing Settings
Cold water is recommended for activewear but check the care label before proceeding. Use a gentle cycle and do not overcrowd the machine.
- Use Detergent Carefully
Too much detergent is also bad for your clothes because they leave a residue and may cause an unpleasant odor. Always use the recommended detergent load for your garment.
- Wash Activewear After Wearing
Workout clothes should ideally be washed after every workout session, especially if they have heavy sweat content. Rewearing unwashed clothes can let sweat, oil and odor-causing residue build up more and more.
For every kind of activewear, Diva Laundry offers professional garment care services. Book a home pickup to get your laundry done.
FAQs
Yes, especially if the clothes are sweaty. Washing after each workout helps remove sweat, body oils and odour-causing residue.
Cold or cool water is often suitable, but the garment’s care label should tell you the correct temperature.
Most machine-washable leggings can be washed in a machine. Turn them inside out and follow the recommended cycle and temperature.
Avoid it on moisture-wicking fabrics unless the manufacturer allows it, as it can leave a coating that affects moisture management.
Odours may persist because of body-oil buildup, detergent residue, overcrowding or a dirty washing machine.
Check the care label first. If tumble drying is permitted, use the recommended setting and avoid excessive heat.
Use suitable washing settings, avoid excessive heat and follow the care instructions for garments containing elastane.
Yes. It helps expose sweat-affected areas and can reduce friction on the outer surface.
Yes, if their care instructions allow it. Use a suitable cycle and consider a laundry bag to help protect delicate straps and fastenings.
Wash them after each workout, particularly when they are sweaty. This helps prevent odour and residue buildup.
