Washing functional sportswear correctly

"Do more sport!" is many people's resolution for the year and perhaps it will also drive you to the gym more often. Of course, sport also requires good sportswear. Proper cleaning and care is essential to ensure that it retains its quality and functionality for as long as possible.

We have the most important tips on washing sportswear for you.

• Only machine wash every third to fourth time, hand wash in between
• Low temperature and low spin speed
• No fabric softener
• Turn inside out and close Velcro and zippers
• Wash synthetic fabrics and cotton separately
• Hang up instead of putting in the dryer

How often do you wash your sportswear?

Your sportswear should not end up in the washing machine after every workout. Because, as always, the more often you wash it, the more worn it becomes.

Try hand washing instead. The bluu washing strips are ideal for hand washing: simply mix one (or half, depending on the amount washed) strip in a bowl of water.

Only wash your sportswear in the machine every third or fourth time.

How do you wash your sportswear?

Most sportswear is made of polyester or polypropylene and is ideal for sports activities: They allow plenty of freedom of movement and dry quickly. To maintain this functionality, you should keep a few things in mind when washing.

• Wash at a low temperature (30 to max. 40 degrees) and a low number of spins (no more than 800 revolutions). But please take a look at the label to make sure.
• Do not use fabric softener! It can clog the fabric structure and reduce breathability.
• Turn the garment inside out and close all zippers and especially Velcro fasteners. This will ensure that there are no holes and the Velcro stays good for longer.
• Wash your polyester clothing separately. Cotton fibers can cling to your sportswear and also reduce its breathability.
• Take special care with fleece clothing: Small pills form on the surface over time. To keep it cozy: Turn inside out, maximum 30 degrees and only spin briefly.

To ensure that your sportswear is free of bacteria and germs despite the low washing temperature, from a washing temperature of 20 °C, place the bluu silvertrooper in the washing machine. The silver cloth has a strong antibacterial effect, keeps your sportswear fresh for longer thanks to the freshness depot and makes it clean and fresh. Discover the silvertrooper now!

Airing instead of washing

If you haven't sweated through your sports clothes completely, you can air them instead of washing them.

Bacteria like moisture and multiply rapidly. That's why you should get your sportswear out of your training bag as quickly as possible and hang them out in the fresh air.

Don't forget your sports bag

Speaking of sports bags: they also need to be cleaned regularly.

To do this some citric acid or vinegar and clean the inside of your bag with a cloth.

How do you dry your sportswear?

Sportswear should not be put in the dryer. This can also damage the microfibers and affect the quality of the clothing.

Hang your clothes up - but not in direct sunlight, as this affects the stretchability of the elastane fibers.

How do you clean your training shoes?

Your trainers and running shoes also need special care from time to time as they can start to stink. You can do this by put them in a pillowcase and wash them at 30 degrees. Then stuff them with stuffed with newspaper and hung on the hung on the washing line.

The sports shoes Still smell bad?

Put them in the freezer overnight! To do this, wrap them in a plastic bag beforehand and place them closed in your freezer. The bacteria rarely survive the icy temperatures.

You can find more tips on washing and care on our blog.