Washing Sports Wear with Soapnut Republic
Sports wear are one of the hardest and probably most expensive fabrics to maintain. They're stretchable, keeps you cool and any hard scrubbing may break the fibers which ends you with a rough surface sports wear. Here are 6 tips to keep your active wear looking and smelling great, and keeping up with your performance.
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Wash in cold water. Washing in hot water can break down the fabric which leads to shrinkage. All Soapnut Republic laundry care products are designed to perform in any temperatures and works best in cold water.
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Machine wash after each wear with Soapnut Republic Laundry Powder. Our robust, non-toxic, low-suds formula is highly concentrated so only a small amount is needed to achieve extremely effective results.
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If you are washing delicate performance gear, we recommend machine washing your garments within appropriately sized mesh laundry bags to avoid damage.
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Don’t use toxic fabric softeners. The chemicals contained in most of these products will build up in the material and eventually make your active wear far less effective for keeping you cool. Soapnut extract are naturally softening, hence there is no need for Fabric Softener. If you still prefer to add softener, we recommend adding ¼ of a cup of white vinegar to your machine’s rinse cycle for a natural and very effective alternative.
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Air dry your active wear. Heat and agitation during a machine drying cycle can change the fit, reduce elasticity and alter the performance of your garments.
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Once a week (or every few wears) we suggest soaking your active wear overnight (or at least for a few hours) in Soapnut Republic Laundry Soaker. It will help to prevent sweat from bonding to the fabric, and ultimately keep your active wear deodorized and fresh to wear over and over again.
