Care Guide
A little extra care goes a long way in keeping your EMPWR YOU pieces looking and feeling their best.
How to Wash Your Activewear
- Wash in cold water
- Turn garments inside out
- Use a gentle detergent
- Do not use fabric softener
- Do not use bleach
- Use a laundry wash bag where possible
- Wash with similar colours
- Avoid washing with rough fabrics, towels or items with zips and Velcro
Fabric softener can affect the moisture-wicking and stretch properties of activewear over time, so we recommend avoiding it.
Drying
Do not tumble dry.
Air dry your garments away from heaters and prolonged direct sunlight.
High heat can damage stretch fibres, affect shape retention and shorten the life of your activewear.
After Training
Where possible, avoid leaving damp or sweaty activewear sitting in a gym bag or laundry basket for long periods.
If you’re not washing it straight away, allow it to dry first before placing it in your laundry basket.
Protecting Your Pieces
Activewear fabrics can be more delicate than everyday clothing.
To help prevent pilling, snagging or unnecessary wear:
- Avoid washing with abrasive fabrics
- Take care around rough gym equipment and surfaces
- Avoid contact with Velcro
- Wash garments inside out
- Use a wash bag for added protection
Fleece Products
Our fleece garments, including hoodies and joggers, are made using pre-shrunk fabric to help minimise shrinkage after washing.
For best results, we still recommend washing in cold water and air drying. High heat from tumble dryers or hot washes may cause additional shrinkage or affect the shape and feel of the fabric over time.
Different Fabrics Need Different Care
EMPWR YOU pieces are made from a variety of fabrics, so some garments may have additional care requirements.
Always check the care label inside your garment before washing.
If the care label provides different instructions to this guide, follow the garment care label first.
Need Help?
If you’re unsure how to care for a particular EMPWR YOU piece, email us at:
We’ll be happy to help.