How to wash sports clothes to make them last longer

Surely more than once you have asked yourself how to wash sports clothes so that it is preserved in good state y do not pick up unpleasant odors. Sportswear or technical clothing requires a few special care to extend its useful life.

In this article we are going to offer you a series of tips on how to wash sportswear to prevent it from losing its technical characteristics of breathability, softness or color vibrancy.

To keep your sportswear in good condition and that it does not deteriorate sooner than is desirable, especially if you wear it regularly, you must follow some care and cleaning recommendations; these same cares will also help you to prevent unpleasant odors from appearing or unpleasant.

Useful tips on how to wash sportswear

Sports garments 42K running They are specifically developed for the practice of running, trail running or fitness, but they are also optimal for other sports activities such as trekking, hiking, Nordic walking, paddle tennis, beach volleyball, beach tennis...

The technical fabrics you use 42K running They have technologies to guarantee excellent qualities of breathability (Dry-Tec +), softness and lightness (Soft Light) and color fixation (DC4 Long Life Color) so that its intensity and shine does not deteriorate over time or with washing.

There are a series of tricks and tips for washing sportswear that will help you care for and clean them. Some of these tips or tricks are known and popular, but there are others that you may not know and can help you prevent your technical clothing from deteriorating before it is due or from smelling bad despite being clean.

It is advisable to always wash technical clothing after each use

The clothes in which you run or go to the gym are convenient wash it after each use. Although apparently there are no traces of dirt or you think that you have not sweated, it is advisable to always wash your clothes after a workout.

Even if you have not done an intense physical exercise sweating is very likely to have occurred, especially in the armpit area.

Also, if you have played sports aire free in an urban environment your clothes may have caught on pollution, especially if you live in a big city where the reference levels of the quality of the service are not met. airand. There are other aspects that can suppose invisible "dirt" such as dust, pollen...

Also, if you have been exercising in a gym (in contact with surfaces where other people have passed) it is necessary for hygiene reasons that you always wash your clothes after use.

Tips and recommendations for washing sportswear in a washing machine

Sportswear should be washed by hand with a neutral soap, but we understand that lack of time will make you choose to use the washing machine. No problem!

Some washing machines already include a specific one in their program menu for washing sports or synthetic (microfiber) clothing. If you cannot wash by hand and use the washing machine, you can follow these tips and recommendations for the good of your technical clothing:

• Group all your sportswear and do not mix it with other fabrics.
• Use a program cold water or a program with warm water (30º-40º) and if possible of not excessive duration.
• Be careful with the detergent! Do not use detergents with optical brighteners. Use neutral detergent / liquid soap (better than powder). If you can use a specific detergent for sportswear, all the better.
• Don't use fabric softener.
• bleach is prohibited in any process of washing sportswear.
• Be careful with zippers or rivets. Avoid mixing your technical clothing with garments that have zippers or buttons and/or metal rivets that can cause snags or tears.
• Always wash inside out to avoid the deterioration of stamps, logos or brands.
• Lay it upside down for drying in a well ventilated place and if possible out of direct sunlight.

The dryer and the iron are prohibited

Once we have the clothes washed, the best thing to do is lay it out immediately (never leave it in the washing machine because, even if it is clean, the humidity can make it end up smelling and you will be forced to wash it again).

Technical clothing is usually prepared to dry quickly, so forget about the dryer. Using a dryer, even for a short time, can easily deteriorate your sportswear. The airHot e poses a high risk for technical clothing because it can cause it to shrink or become irreversibly deformed.

The iron, like the dryer, is a lethal enemy of sportswear. Most technical clothing does not wrinkle, but even if it did, the solution would not be to use the iron because the heat will immediately deteriorate the fibers and possibly the garment will end up burned and useless.

Remember, in addition to knowing how to wash your sportswear so that it lasts, you must take into account what you should not do to prevent it from deteriorating before the inevitable due to prolonged use.

I already know how to wash sportswear, but... how do I get rid of the bad smell?

You already know how to wash sportswear correctly, but sometimes it can happen that despite being clean, it does not smell good. We recommend our article 3 tricks to eliminate the bad smell in sportswear If you want to know more.

The first recommendation to avoid as far as possible the bad smell in sportswear is never keep it wet or leave it in the laundry basket while it's damp, much less if it's drenched in sweat.

It is also advisable prevent sweat from drying before washing. When sweat dries, it is easy for a bad smell to appear on clothes and it cannot always be removed by washing.

As a third prior recommendation when washing sportswear, remember that you must avoid fabric softener because it is a substance that can enhance the bad smell of sportswear.

When washing sportswear it is important to remember…

Follow this advice catalog for wash sports clothes and extend its useful life without unpleasant or annoying odours:

1. Always wash after each use.
2. Never leave clothes in the closed sports bag for more than the time strictly necessary.
3. Leaving sweaty clothes in a laundry basket or bag for days is a very bad idea. If you do not plan to wash sportswear right away, it is better to store it (if possible not in the sun) or leave it somewhere ventilated. Never keep it wet, much less soaked with sweat.
4. If you use a washing machine to wash sportswear, always with short programs and cold water or that does not exceed 40º.
5. Use a neutral detergent / soap without optical brighteners.
6. Always wash clothes inside out.
7. Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
8. Do not use a dryer and the iron is prohibited.
9. Do not expose the clothes to the sun to dry them.
10. Store clean, dry clothes in a place without moisture.

And finally, remember that the T-shirts and technical garments of 42K they can be your training partners for a long time if you take care of them and don't wash them in any way, but unfortunately NOTHING IS ETERNAL.

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