Gym clothes are easier to care for when you follow the label on each garment. Fabric blends and construction differ, so one wash setting will not suit every T-shirt, compression top or pair of leggings. Use this simple routine after a workout, then follow any specific instructions printed inside the garment.
After your workout
Take sweaty clothes out of your gym bag when you get home. If you cannot wash them right away, let them air out separately instead of leaving damp kit folded in a closed bag. This helps keep moisture from sitting against the fabric while you wait to do laundry.
Before washing
Check the care label and separate items according to its instructions. Close zippers and fasten hooks where relevant, and turn printed or darker garments inside out if the label allows. Empty pockets. Treat a mark promptly, but check the garment label before using a stain remover or soaking the item.
Wash gym wear with a detergent and cycle suitable for the care instructions. Use the amount of detergent stated on its packaging. Avoid bleach, fabric softener or other treatments unless the care label says they are suitable for that garment. If a particular Athflex product gives different instructions, follow that product’s label.
Dry the garment as directed
Check the label before using a tumble dryer, iron or direct heat. If it says to line dry, reshape the item and hang it to dry. Make sure garments are fully dry before putting them away. Colour, fabric blend and trims can have different care needs, so use the label rather than assuming that every piece should be dried the same way.
Store clean, dry kit
Fold or hang dry garments in a clean place. Keep damp clothes out of closed drawers and gym bags. If you notice a loose seam or a pulled thread, check the brand’s repair or support options instead of pulling at it.
A quick routine
- Take used kit out of the bag and let it air out.
- Read the care label before washing.
- Sort and treat marks as the label permits.
- Wash and dry as directed.
- Put the garment away only when it is dry.
For product details, check the current men’s gym T-shirt range and women’s leggings range. Care varies by garment, so check the label on the exact item you own.
Quick answers
Can I wash compression wear with my other gym clothes?
Check its care label first. Sort items based on the instructions, colour and any closures that could snag other fabrics.
Should I use fabric softener on moisture-wicking gym clothes?
Follow the garment’s care label. Do not add fabric softener unless the label says it is suitable.
Can gym clothes go in the dryer?
Only if the care label permits it. Check the label for drying instructions before using heat.