1. How to wash sports tights
1. Because the material of sportswear is not pure cotton, it also contains other materials, so the cleaning process is relatively simple, but It should be noted that if such clothes have been washed, they should not be twisted hard, otherwise the clothes will be deformed, and then the beauty of the clothes will not be maintained.
2. When washing with water, be sure to add some laundry detergent, or add some natural soap powder, so that it can be washed more cleanly. Some people like to use the washing machine to wash their clothes, can sports tights be machine washed? In order to keep clothes better, it is best to use hand washing. This is a traditional method, but it is also the most effective and can make clothes last longer.
3. After washing these clothes, they must be dried in the shade, and must not be exposed to the sun, otherwise it will not be conducive to the maintenance of clothes.
4. When cleaning, you need to be patient to remove the dirt. Only by washing with ordinary water can it be cleaned.
Second, What are the misunderstandings of cleaning sportswear
1. Do not check the clothes labels, and wash the sportswear together
Generally, compression clothing is more It is made of nylon (80 percent or less) + spandex (20 percent or more), while tights are more made of polyester (80 percent or less) + spandex (20 percent or less).
Polyester (dacron) can be washed with various detergents and soaps, while nylon uses general synthetic detergents. This information will be written on the label on the running garment, so the first step before doing laundry is to check the label. The label will state the laundry requirements, such as no hot water, no bleach, etc.
2. If there are stubborn sweat stains, it is recommended to use special detergents
Since running clothes are often soaked in sweat, some parts such as underarms, time It is difficult to clean for a long time, so now there are detergents specially used for cleaning sportswear on the market. Such detergents are very helpful for the cleaning of sportswear, can quickly remove sweat and stains, prevent the growth of bacteria, mold and so on.
Especially for long-distance runners, cross-country running, etc., the clothes will be soaked after each training. have value. Don’t use too much detergent like this, though, as it can leave some residue on your clothes, which can lead to bacteria and mold growth.
3. Never use a dryer
A dryer is used after the clothes have been dehydrated to remove the moisture. Although it dries clothes quickly, in some sportswear materials, the dryer can damage the fibers and cause the clothes to shrink. Clothing, especially sports bra
s, leggings, etc., lose their elasticity in the dryer.