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Sports bra washing: six steps to care for elastic

Check the care tag, close clasps, select a suitable wash, and avoid softener and dryer heat where advised.

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Sports bras get sweaty, yet their elastic fabric can be affected by friction and heat. Based on REI and Patagonia care advice, this guide always prioritizes the actual garment label.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Read the care label for hand or machine washing, water temperature and permitted drying.
2. Do not leave a sweaty garment bundled up while damp; wash according to its label.
3. Fasten hooks and clasps to reduce snagging. Consider a mesh lingerie bag if machine washing is allowed.
4. Select a compatible wash cycle and detergent. REI and Patagonia discourage fabric softener for performance fabrics.
5. Rinse detergent thoroughly and avoid hard twisting or pulling at elastic and pads.
6. Air-dry in a ventilated place, hung or flat as the label permits. Dryer heat may damage elastic over time.

REIHow to Care for Your Sports Bra ↗REI recommends closing clasps, mesh laundry bag, garment care label, avoiding softener and high dryer heat; hand washing also discussed.PatagoniaPatagonia Product Care, Repair, and Washing Instructions ↗Brand care guidance discourages fabric softener on technical apparel because residue can impair wicking and spandex properties.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Sports Bra (front).jpg ↗Breeze0715 own-work black sports bra photograph under CC BY-SA 4.0; not REI or Patagonia material.Wikimedia CommonsReusing content outside Wikimedia / technical ↗Commons technical page states hotlinking of direct hosted media is possible, subject separately to the individual image's license terms.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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