How to Care for Your Activewear: Keep It Fresh and Lasting

Your active gear supports your fitness journey by taking care of your body, and it deserves the same care and maintenance from you. Besides maintaining hygiene, regular care of activewear reflects in its longevity. By just following some basic maintenance tips, your fitness wardrobe will smell fresh and retain its original quality intact. Stay tuned.

Why Proper Care Matters 

When you take the right care of your activewear, its softness, colour and fabric stay well for a long time. Proper maintenance includes washing, drying and storing your activewear in a manner that keeps the clothes away from bacteria, stains, odour and rough detergent. Your active gear is way more frequently used than other clothes and they are prone to wear and tear, but by following the care instructions you can make sure that they stay in good shape for years.

Washing Your Hunnit Gear

To preserve the original quality of your Hunnit gears, follow these washing tips:

• Wash in Cold Water  

Washing your active gears in cold water helps maintain their elasticity and softness. Also, cold water wash ensures that the colour of your activewear stays as new, 

• Skip the Fabric Softener 

Do you know that fabric softeners may cause more harm than good? Yes, the chemical residue left by fabric softener forms a layer that lowers the breathability of your active gears. Moreover, these chemicals often cause skin irritation for those with sensitive skin. So consider skipping the fabric softener.

• Turn Clothes Inside Out 

This smart hack is often used by our moms to preserve the colour of clothing for a long time. Turn your active gears inside out while soaking them in detergent. In this way, the sweaty inner parts will be properly cleaned while keeping the shine intact on the outside.

Keeping Your Activewear Fresh 

Sometimes only washing can not remove the sweaty smell from your activewear. To keep your workout gears fresh and free from odour follow these steps:

• Rinse after Workout 

Not Rinsing your gear right after every workout session can be a reason for foul smell and bacteria build up. Even If you can not give it a thorough wash after a workout, at least rinse the activewear to prevent the sweat and bacteria from sitting. 

• Air Dry, Don’t Tumble Dry

Let your activewear dry in natural air, instead of tumble drying. Even better if you dry them in indirect sunlight as that will keep the clothes fresh and odour-free for a long time. 

Storing Your Activewear 

How fresh your activewear will smell and how long it will last depends on how they are being stored. Storing your activewear properly doesn't just help you to keep it organised but also preserves its quality and shape. Here are some storing tips:

• Active gears are generally made of stretchable fabric which is prone to lose its shape. Fold your workout wear properly before storing it to keep the fabric nice and in shape.

• The best place to store your activewear is in a drawer or cupboard where the clothes will stay away from dust and bacteria.

• Make sure the storage is not exposed to sunlight as it can lead to fading the colours of your favourite Hunnit sportswear. 

• To keep all your workout pieces organised, you can use the colour coordinate method or drawer dividers.

Tackling Stubborn Stains 

Soaking your athletic wear in vinegar is a handy way to deal with stubborn stains. Also, you can try using sodium bicarbonate for soaking the stained gears before washing them. Getting rid of stains off your clothes can be easy if you tackle the stains immediately, as with time the stains may sit on fabric and make it difficult to remove.

Final Thoughts 

Handling your workout gear with care is the only way to keep it well and lasting. The care and maintenance instructions that we often take casually are the reason why even the best quality active wear loses its appeal soon. Be a little caring to your fitness pieces and look how great they perform just like you.