It’s time to talk about this – how often should you wash your gym clothes? Should you do it every time you break a sweat or can they last a few workouts before a wash?
There’s no right answer that everyone should stick to, but there are tips and guidelines that will help you get the most out of your gym clothes and feel comfortable in them every single time.
“How often you wash activewear is totally dependent on the individual—the amount of activity, the amount of sweat you produce, personal preference,” Maggie Oakley of Smartwool told Women’s Health Magazine.
During the summer when it’s hot (or if you live in a hot climate), you can get away with drying your gear between two wears and postpone washing for a few days. Your sweat alone doesn’t stink up your clothes; it’s bacteria that develop in damp environments. However, after two or maybe three wears, you should throw your gym clothes into a washing machine.