How do I wash and care for sports pants properly?

How to wash your sports pants properly

With these simple steps, you can take optimal care of your sports pants:

• Read the label: Before you throw your sports pants in the washing machine, always read the care label. Here you will find important information about the washing temperature, spin cycle and dryer.
• Prepare your laundry: Turn the sweatpants inside out and close all zippers and buttons. Empty the pockets and remove any dirt before washing.
• Use the right detergent: Use a mild sports detergent without fabric softener. Fabric softener can damage the functional materials.
• Select gentle wash cycle: Wash your sports pants on a gentle cycle at a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius.
• Reduce spin speed: Reduce the spin speed to protect the fibers (< 1000).
• Air dry: Air dry your sweatpants and avoid using the dryer as this can damage the fibers and cause shrinkage.
• Do not iron: Do not iron sweatpants unless the label specifically instructs you to do so. Heat can damage the materials.

Additional tips for caring for your sports pants:

• Avoid frequent washing: Ask yourself more often whether your sports pants really need to be washed after each wear, or whether airing them out is not enough.
• Turn inside out: Turn your sweatpants inside out before washing to reduce friction and wear on the outer fabric layer.
• Vinegar as an odor killer: A dash of vinegar in the wash cycle neutralizes unpleasant odors.
• Proper storage: Store your sweatpants in a dry and airy place.
• Wash separately: Wash sweatpants separately from other clothes to prevent odors from transferring to other fabrics.
• Use a washing bag: This not only protects your sweatpants, but also catches microplastic particles and thus protects the environment.

With these tips and a little care, you can significantly extend the life of your sports pants and enjoy your sportswear for a long time.

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