Do you do 90% activewear and 10% other laundry? Find yourself wearing workout clothes more often than regular clothes? Make sure you don’t make any of these mistakes with
your workout clothes!
1. Do not wash sports clothes as soon as possible after sweating
Sometimes the temptation to hang around in comfortable gym clothes for an extended period after a workout is too great. You might get comfortable on the couch or go out with
friends without changing first, but that’s a big mistake. If you want your workout clothes to stay fresh and preserve their quality, you need to wash your workout clothes as soon as
possible after working out and sweating.
This will remove bacteria and oils that seep into the fibers during your workout and prevent lingering odors. Not only that, but it also protects your sensitive skin from the formation
of rashes and body acne. High-tech sports fabrics are now super absorbent so you’ll feel fine wearing your sportswear because it dries so quickly you’ll soon forget how sweaty you
are, but it’s best to shower and change as soon as you can because germs are trapped.
2. Too much laundry detergent
It seems logical that the more laundry detergent you use, the cleaner your clothes will be. However, this is another big mistake you can make when wearing activewear. Too much
laundry detergent can leave excess residue and leave behind odors, which means your sweaty gym clothes will still be sweaty and stinky after wash!
A telltale sign of too much detergent is if there is still suds left after the washing machine has run out. Plus, too many harsh chemicals can damage the delicate fabrics of
activewear, so less is more in this case.
3.Place Activewear in the Tumble Dryer
This is definitely a big no-no! Your activewear is made from high-tech fabrics with sweat-wicking and multi-directional stretch features, so you want to make sure all of these features
are taken care of. Putting activewear in a tumble dryer can deform it and reduce the quality of the garment.
Materials like spandex can become brittle and break in the tumble dryer from the heat, not to mention the risk of it all shrinking! We recommend that you “cool wash, line dry” your
activewear as not only will it increase its life expectancy, it will also be better for the environment. This is especially true for premium activewear like Lycra cycling gear, which you
really should wash separately and put in a mesh wash bag or pillowcase for proper protection.
4. Buy sportswear from non-specialty retailers
Today, more and more fashion retailers are venturing into the activewear and athleisure space and offering products at rock-bottom prices.
However, while incredibly competitive prices may seem too good to be true, sadly, that’s because they are. Non-professional fashion retailers tend to prioritize looks over
performance because their crowds tend not to be serious athletes. While this may be fine for most people, it does mean that your sportswear will not perform as well as it would if
you bought it from a specialty retailer like Nike or Sundried, who have spent years developing and perfecting their sportswear . These specialty sportswear retailers use premium
materials with advanced technologies to enhance your athletic performance and keep you as comfortable as possible while extending the life of your sportswear quality.
When it comes to items like workout clothes, it’s always worth paying a little more so you can benefit from luxurious materials, expert technology, and advanced garment quality.
5. Do not buy by activity
If you’re an avid yogi, running leggings may not be the best choice for you. Quality tracksuits and activewear will be tailored to a specific sport or activity, so you want to make sure
you get the most out of your activewear. Runners have different demands from cyclists and CrossFitters. Running tights tend to have reflective detailing for safety in low light as well
as an adjustable waist so they won’t fall out and breathable mesh panels in high-motion areas. For yoga, you’ll want softer, more seamless leggings that bend and stretch just as
you do!
Make sure you consider exactly what you will be wearing your workout clothes for so you can make an informed decision when purchasing. Even better, look for brands that
specialize in specific sports. That way, you know that brand leaders and designers know the sport inside out, and therefore understand what the wearer wants, wants and expects
from the garment.
Post time: Nov-22-2022