Laundry and garment care
How to Wash Quick-dry Sportswear
Quick-dry fibres still need suitable detergent and drying temperatures.
Overview
Read care labels and sort colours, empty pockets and spread sweaty clothing out rather than leaving it sealed in a bag. Turn garments inside out, close zips and pretreat sweat marks as labelled; separate delicate or hooked items in bags.
Tools needed
- Suitable laundry detergent
- Laundry mesh bag
- Hangers or drying rack
- Clean laundry basket
Cleaning steps
Sort and air sweaty clothes
Read care labels and sort colours, empty pockets and spread sweaty clothing out rather than leaving it sealed in a bag.
Turn inside out and treat sweat
Turn garments inside out, close zips and pretreat sweat marks as labelled; separate delicate or hooked items in bags.
Wash by care label
Use the permitted temperature and cycle with measured detergent; do not add softener, bleach or fragrance additives without approval in the care instructions.
Check waistbands are dry
Remove promptly and air-dry or tumble-dry low only as labelled; check waistbands and underarms are dry before folding.
Common mistakes
Sealing sweaty clothes in a gym bag
✓ Correct actionRead care labels and sort colours, empty pockets and spread sweaty clothing out rather than leaving it sealed in a bag.
Washing without preparing the garments
✓ Correct actionTurn garments inside out, close zips and pretreat sweat marks as labelled; separate delicate or hooked items in bags.
Adding lots of fabric softener
✓ Correct actionUse the permitted temperature and cycle with measured detergent; do not add softener, bleach or fragrance additives without approval in the care instructions.
High-heat drying of stretch fabrics
✓ Correct actionRemove promptly and air-dry or tumble-dry low only as labelled; check waistbands and underarms are dry before folding.
Practical tips
Tips for helpers
- Air sweaty clothes after exercise.
- Leave water-flow space in mesh bags.
Tips for employers
- Confirm softener restrictions.
- Provide a suitable sportswear drying place.
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