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Quick answer: Wash running clothes inside out in cold or warm water with a detergent made for synthetics like HEX Performance, and skip traditional fabric softener. Air dry them, because dryer heat breaks down the elastane that gives tights and shorts their stretch. Modern running gear is built from polyester, nylon, and elastane knit tightly enough to pull sweat off your skin. That same tight knit traps body oils and bacteria, which is why a shirt can come out of the wash looking clean and still smell the moment you start sweating. This guide covers how to wash every type...

If you’ve been using traditional detergent for years, there’s a good chance your activewear is holding onto a lot more “gunk” than you think. Performance fabrics are designed to pull sweat away from your skin, but that sweat, oil, bacteria, and residue don’t just disappear. Over time, they build up deep inside the fibers, creating that stubborn odor that never quite washes out. And here’s the truth: One wash won’t undo years of buildup. But a consistent routine will. The 4–5 Wash Reset: Why It Matters After years of washing your activewear with traditional detergents, layers of old detergent film,...

  Whether you’re training for a race, lifting weights, doing hot yoga, or working on hitting your daily step count, your activewear is in a constant cycle of sweat, movement, and recovery. Keeping your clothes fresh and maintained can feel exhausting, but that's where HEX Performance steps in. With it being the season of giving, we’re giving you a guide to 12 days of freshness! Daily laundry hacks curated for the athletes who want to keep their gear clean, long-lasting, and ready for whatever your next workout brings! Day 1: Turn Everything Inside OutMost sweat, oils, and bacteria sit on...

Let’s be honest, we all have that one pair of leggings or hoodie we’d love to pretend isn’t due for a wash yet. But when it comes to activewear, guessing isn’t your friend. Sweat, oils, and odor hide in places we don’t want to think about, especially in performance fabrics. So, before things get funky, here’s a quick cheat sheet on how often you should really wash the clothing and gym gear you wear and use most. If reading this list made you rethink your entire laundry basket, don’t worry, you’re not alone. The good news is that keeping your...