# Product Care

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Last updated: 2026-07-17T15:23:27.154Z

### Washing Instructions: 

We have specific care instructions for each product. To see them, go to the product page of the item and click on "Fabric & Care" just below the "Fit" Section. You can also find the care instructions listed on the inner size tags of each product.

### Tips to Extend the Life of Your Gear:

*   Tie drawstrings
*   Secure all zipper & velcro closures
*   Turn gear inside-out
*   Wash with like fabrics & colors

  

### **More Ways to Care for Your Gear**

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#### How to Prevent Pilling:

All of our gear is performance tested prior to distribution to ensure it performs to the highest standards. While no fabric is completely immune to pilling, unintentional abrasion can cause fibers of the fabric to loosen up and tangle with each other, which results in little pill balls on your clothing. This abrasion can be from external factors, but can also happen in high-friction areas where the fabric naturally tends to rub together.

Here are some helpful tips to reduce pilling:

1.  **Wash your garments inside out with like colors and fabrics.  
    **This will reduce friction and prevent lighter-colored fibers from clinging to the darker ones.
2.  **Avoid washing with abrasive items.** This includes items such as towels, jeans, open zippers, etc.
3.  **Air dry when possible.  
    **Minimizing friction from the dryer will extend the life of your gear

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#### Lingering Odor & Smelly Gear:

Lingering odors are typically from odor-causing bacteria that can stick to clothes even after going through the washing machine. Here are a few tips and tricks to beat the odor and keep your gear smelling fresh:

*   Avoid the use of fabric softeners/dryer sheets. These leave a coating on the fibers and can actually lock in odors and diminish the performance of technical fabrics.
*   Stick to the specified amount of laundry detergent. Using too much detergent can cause it to build up in the clothing fibers, creating a perfect environment for the breeding of bacteria and fungi that cause odors.
*   Use an activewear-specific laundry detergent. These are designed to remove tough odors while also protecting the technical properties of the performance gear. Two great options include Hex Performance and Nathan Power Wash.

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#### Wrinkle Removal & Prevention:

*   Remove the item right after the wash cycle ends. 
*   Dry on the permanent press cycle option. If your dryer does not have a permanent press cycle, then you can just select the lowest heat setting. 
*   Hang the item up immediately after it's dry to prevent new wrinkles. 
*   It is also safe to use a steamer to remove wrinkles from your item. 

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#### Extend the Lifetime & Technical Performance of Gear:

*   Avoid the use of fabric softeners/dryer sheets. These leave a coating on the fibers and can diminish the performance of technical fabrics.
*   Try using an activewear-specific laundry detergent. These are specifically designed to clean high-performance activewear while also protecting the technical properties of the gear. Two Great options include Hex Performance and Nathan Power Wash.