How you wash and treat sportswear directly determines how long it stays beautiful, how well it performs, and how hygienic it remains.
Many people wash sportswear like regular clothes — and that’s exactly why elasticity, color, or softness fades faster than necessary.
Performancewear is material technology.
And technology needs care.
In this guide, we explain how to wash, dry, store, and keep your Extreme Performance items strong for a long time, without quality loss.
Why sportswear needs to be washed differently
Sportswear is made with:
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Elastane & stretch fibers
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High-density knits
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Moisture-wicking technology
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Flat seams & technical stitching
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Silicone or 3D logos
These materials perform under heat, tension, movement, and sweat — and are sensitive to:
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Washing too hot
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Rubbing with rough fabrics
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Fabric softener (important)
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Drying in dryer
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Abrasive surfaces
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Harsh chemicals
➡ Your washing routine literally determines the lifespan.
How to best wash your sportswear?
| Step | Why |
|---|---|
| Wash inside out | Protects fiber & logo |
| Cold or 30° | Prevents loss of elasticity |
| Mild detergent | Less chemical load |
| No fabric softener | Clogs fibers |
| Separate from towels/jeans | Avoids abrasion |
| Delicate wash or sports program | Lower friction |
Why no fabric softener?
Fabric softener leaves a film layer over fibers → causing:
X Less breathable
X Traps bacteria → odor
X Fibers become “heavy”
X Elastane loses stretch
➡ Sportswear should wick moisture, not store it.
Can sportswear go in the dryer?
Short version:
No. If you want your clothes to last long — don’t do it.
Dryer heat:
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Melts or deforms elastane
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Speeds up micro-wear
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Speeds up color fading
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Damages silicone & logos
Best drying method:
➡ Not in the sun
➡ Not on the heater
➡ Simply dry flat or hanging
Sun causes color fading.
Heating dries out fibers.
How to prevent sportswear from smelling (despite washing)
Sweat isn’t the problem — bacteria buildup is.
Tips:
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Wash within 24 hours (not days in a bag)
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Rinse cold if you wash later
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Use a sports detergent or enzyme cleaner
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Never leave damp in the laundry basket
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Don’t leave in a pile after working out
➡ Heat + moisture + time = odor that “sets in.”
How to maintain the elasticity of leggings
Elastane is heat-sensitive.
Heat = damage.
| Do | Don’t do |
|---|---|
| Washing at 30° | 40–60° |
| Air drying | Dryer |
| Mild detergent | Strong chemicals |
| Inside out | Drying on radiator |
| Washing with similar fabrics | Washing with heavy fabrics |
Most “worn-out leggings” are actually “overheated leggings.”
How to preserve color & silicone/3D logos
| Protects | Damages |
|---|---|
| Inside out | Rubbing with zippers |
| Cold water | Hot water |
| Mild detergent | Bleach |
| Air drying | Dryer + sun |
| Laundry bag | Directly against jeans |
Silicone prints don’t get worse from washing —
but from hot air + friction.
Can you iron sportswear?
In short: No.
Even lukewarm temperatures can “melt” elastane silently.
It looks fine → but invisibly weakens fibers.
Summary: The official Extreme Performance Checklist
🟩 Inside out
🟩 30° or colder
🟩 Mild detergent
🟩 Separate from zippers & towels
🟩 Air dry
🟥 No fabric softener
🟥 No dryer
🟥 No heating
🟥 No ironing
🟥 Do not dry in the sun
FAQ
Can sportswear go in the dryer?
No — heat damages elastane, stretch, and logos.
What causes odor in sportswear?
Bacteria buildup from sweat + time + heat.
Why wash inside out?
Protects color, fibers, and print from friction.
Why no fabric softener?
It seals fibers, traps odor, and reduces performance.
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