Detergents for sportswear

It is inconvenient to wear casual clothes for sports – you need light, elastic and breathable things. But washing such laundry is different from usual: it is important to select detergents suitable for membrane fabrics. Otherwise, the material will be damaged and lose its useful functions. We suggest you figure out which detergents to choose for washing sportswear. It will help you choose an overview of the best formulations.

Use liquid products

The first rule when washing sportswear is to forget about regular powders. It is better not to use dry mixtures at all, since the granules do not have time to dissolve in cold water, settle in the fibers of the fabric and damage its structure from the inside. At a minimum, white spots appear on things, at a maximum - the membrane becomes clogged, stops “breathing”, floats, rubs and causes allergies.

Manufacturers recommend forgetting about powders and paying attention to liquid detergents. There is plenty to choose from - stores offer hundreds of companies and formulations. However, among them there are concentrates that have already been tested for effectiveness.

• The brand has a special product for sportswear, which effectively and safely washes thermal underwear, membrane fabrics, neoprene, lycra and even shoes. This is a biodegradable gel containing surfactants, nonionic surfactants and enzymes. Suitable for machine and hand washing, and sold in 750 ml bottles. Cost – 160-250 rubles.
• Clean Home. Introduces a multi-purpose antibacterial gel for sportswear. It is suitable for all types of washing, white and colored laundry made from synthetics or natural fabrics. There are no phosphates in the composition, and the cleansing effect is provided by surfactants and nonionic surfactants.In addition to excellent washing, the product eliminates unpleasant odors and gently disinfects items. Costs about 270 rubles. for 1 l.

To wash membrane clothing, you need gel products that can carefully clean the fabric, preserve the color and water-repellent impregnation.

• Meine Liebe. The manufacturer's line includes a liquid concentrate for cleaning sportswear. It can be used in the machine and for hand washing, is economically consumed and easily decomposes in the environment. It contains a special conditioner that preserves the “breathable” properties of the fabric and water-repellent impregnation. One bottle is enough for 15-20 cycles. Cost – 270-385 rubles.
• Tide Color. A universal washing gel that is also suitable for cleaning sports items. This is an inexpensive concentrate with enzymes that copes with the most persistent stains and unpleasant odors. Its advantage is that there is no need to purchase a separate product. Thanks to a special formula, it preserves the color of the fabric. Sold in containers of 1.2-2.5 liters for 400-1200 rubles.
• BioMio Bio-Sensitive with cotton extract. Another universal product suitable for washing any laundry, regardless of purpose and color. The gel perfectly washes and softens, which allows you to save on bleaches and conditioners. The concentrate also has a biodegradable and hypoallergenic composition, which does not contain fragrances or phosphates. 1.5 liter bottles cost 490-650 rubles. enough for 40 washes.
• Purox Color. Effectively fights dirt even at 30 degrees, which allows it to be used when washing sportswear. The gel dissolves quickly, leaves no streaks and does not damage the tissue membrane. It is environmentally friendly, does not contain phosphates and perfectly preserves the color of linen. Price tag – 1 l. for 200-500 rubles.
• Frosch Apple. A liquid detergent for colored laundry, which, due to its gentle formula and color protection option, can also be used to clean sports items. Suitable for automatic and hand washing of black, dark and colored. It is used sparingly and leaves behind a light apple aroma. Contains surfactants, nonionic surfactants and enzymes. Sold in bags of 2 liters for 700-1000 rubles. depending on the supplier.

When looking for a product for membrane items, you need to look at the gentle composition and the ability of the active ingredients to “work” in cold water. An excellent bonus will be color retention, elimination of unpleasant odors, biodegradability and hypoallergenicity. We pay special attention to consumption: the more economically the concentrate is spent, the more profitable the purchase will be.

Products for membrane clothing

Once you figure out how to wash sportswear, you can’t stop. Even choosing a gentle and safe product does not protect the membrane fabric from losing its original properties: with frequent washing, the fibers suffer and require restoration. Therefore, it is necessary to use special impregnations.

You can restore the water-repellent properties of membrane fabric using special impregnation!

• SIBEARIAN “Go! Outdoor Membrane". A high-tech product that restores the structure of the membrane and protects clothes from water and dirt. Thanks to the unique formula, an ultra-thin polymer “film” is created on the fabric, which allows air to pass through and retains external dust and moisture on the surface. It starts to “work” without thermal activation - just treat the laundry and dry it. The spray costs 799 rubles. for 250 ml. It is recommended to use “Gortex”, “Simpatex”, “eVent” and their analogues for materials.
• ANTILIQ "Membrane".Suitable for membrane fabrics of all types, restoring damaged structure and returning water-repellent properties to the material. It is activated within 20 minutes after application to clothing, after which a polymer “shell” of several nanometers is created. Impregnation prevents dirt from penetrating the fibers and prevents the formation of salt stains. Sold in the form of sprays with a 150 ml dispenser. Cost – about 299 rubles.
• Nikwax "TX.Direct Spray-On". Used to restore membrane or breathable nylon fabrics, as well as for raincoats, capes and items with multi-component insulation. Apply to both wet and dry laundry, protecting fibers from moisture, dirt and stains. Manufactured in the UK and costs 660 rubles. for 300 ml spray.
• Grangers "Wash&Repel". A combined product that combines both cleaning and impregnation. Effectively cleans stains, restoring the water-repellent and breathable properties of sports and tourism items. It is enough to add during cleaning instead of regular gel. Sold in 0.3 l or 1 l bottles, the required amount is measured using the provided measuring cap. Cost: within 1000-2000 rubles.
• SIBEARIAN "Protect". Universal impregnation, which is suitable for shoes, clothing, equipment and accessories made of leather, nubuck, nylon and membrane textiles. Thanks to the film that is created, the product protects from water, dirt, reagents and salt, without disturbing the breathability of the item and without leaving streaks. Activates immediately after drying, within 10-20 minutes after treatment. Contains no silicone, only isopropyl alcohol, butyl acetate, silicon dioxide and fluorinated copolymer. Costs about 599 rubles. for 150 ml spray with dispenser.

Almost all impregnations can be applied immediately before putting on the item - the unique composition is activated within 10-20 minutes after treatment.

It is more convenient to play sports if the membrane underwear you wear is breathable, smells pleasant, and does not cause irritation or allergies. Therefore, it is important to wash your workout clothes correctly, choose the right detergents and not forget about special impregnations.

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