How To Wash And Care For Spandex

Spandex is a synthetic fiber and is known for being a stretchy fabric. Since it’s a durable and versatile fabric, it can have many uses in various industries. It’s a very common fabric, mainly found in many different clothing and textiles. Purex® shares common items that are made with spandex and how to properly care for them.

Spandex is common in the athletic apparel industry and is the primary fabric in workout pants, running shorts, and workout tops. It provides support while still stretchy so you can still move freely when working out. Also, spandex is a tighter fabric which is helpful in workouts like yoga and won’t get in your way.

If you check your bathing suit tops, bottoms, and one-piece, they’re probably made with spandex. Spandex is used in swimwear as it can hold its shape and stretchiness when wet. Many people like it for the compression but like activewear, it allows people to move freely. 

Spandex is used in many shapewear and compression garments because of its stretch and how it can provide support.

Before washing spandex, turn the garments inside out and separate the items by color. Use cool water and the gentle cycle setting. When washing your workout clothes, Purex® recommends Purex® Odor Stop with Oxi Power liquid laundry detergent. Specially formulated with powerful odor elimination technology, it can help resolve even the most stubborn odors.

Let the spandex fabric drip dry, not putting it through the dryer to keep the fabric looking brand new.

Avoid using chlorine bleach as that could permanently stain the spandex fabric. Use a low heat setting when ironing.

To learn more about similar fabrics and caring for them, view how to wash and care for nylon.

Purex® offers an array of great products, all at an affordable price to help care for all fabrics. Discover Purex® liquid laundry detergents, Pacs and Purex® Crystals™. Purex® products will keep your clothes smelling fresh in a variety of scents while keeping them looking brand new.