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Care Guide

From buttery leggings to acid-wash tees, here's how to keep every piece feeling brand new — for longer.

Care Guide
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The six essentials

Get these right and almost everything we make will last for years. The rest is detail.

  • 01

    Turn them inside out

    Protects the finish and stops pilling where your skin rubs. Two seconds now, years of life later.

  • 02

    Cold wash, gentle cycle

    Heat is the enemy of stretch and colour. Cold water keeps the fibres tight and the dye locked in.

  • 03

    Zip it in a wash bag

    Saves your seams from zips, bra clips and Velcro snags. The single best habit for sculpting fabrics.

  • 04

    Skip softener & bleach

    Both break down the elastane that gives our gear its squat-proof stretch. A little detergent is plenty.

  • 05

    Air dry in the shade

    Never the dryer, never direct sun. Lay flat or hang in a breezy spot and they'll bounce back to shape.

  • 06

    Wash after every sweaty wear

    Sweat left to sit breaks fabric down and traps odour. Dry them off, then give them a wash before the next session.

By fabric

Care by fabric

Tap your fabric for its wash routine. Not sure what you've got? Check the care label sewn inside.

Activewear ¡ Leggings, Shorts, Bras & Sets

The soft, weightless feel is worth protecting. Treat Aura gently and it holds its squat-proof stretch wash after wash.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Booty bands, rough surfaces, pegs, jewellery and acrylic nails all catch the fine knit. Wash with similar colours.

A featherweight knit built for high-output sessions. Cold washing keeps it light and lasting.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Avoid rough surfaces and Velcro. Always use a wash bag to stop snags. Wash with similar colours.

The scrunch detail is knitted in, not printed — so the gentler you wash, the longer it stays put.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Keep away from sharp objects and rough surfaces. A wash bag is your best friend here. Wash with similar colours.

The rib gives beautiful stretch and recovery. Cold wash and air dry to keep the texture crisp.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Booty bands and rough surfaces can pull the rib. Use a wash bag and wash with similar colours.

Supportive, opaque and squat-proof. Skip the heat and it keeps that locked-in compression.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Jewellery, acrylic nails and rough surfaces catch the fabric. Wash inside out with similar colours.

No seams means nothing to rub or unravel — but the fine gauge still loves a gentle wash.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Snags are the main risk — always use a wash bag and keep clear of Velcro and sharp jewellery.

Our most supportive fabric, made to perform under load. Cold wash, air dry, and it'll keep its grip.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Belts, bands and barbell knurling can abrade the fabric. Use a wash bag and wash with similar colours.

Made from regenerated materials — caring for it well is the whole point. Cold wash and air dry keeps its footprint low and its life long.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
Mind the details

Wash with similar colours and skip the dryer — air drying saves energy and keeps the recycled fibres intact.

Tops & Tees

The faded, vintage look is meant to keep evolving. Wash inside out and cold to slow it down — or lean in and let it age.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Wash inside out Wash inside out Turn the garment inside out before washing to protect the outer face. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down. Dry in the shade Dry in the shade Line or flat dry out of direct sunlight to protect the colour. Do not iron Do not iron Heat damages the fabric and any print — skip the iron entirely.
Mind the details

This is a distressed acid-wash piece — the colour will keep softening with every wash. That's the look.

Cosy, structured and built to last. Wash inside out and dry in the shade to protect prints and colour.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Wash inside out Wash inside out Turn the garment inside out before washing to protect the outer face. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down. Dry in the shade Dry in the shade Line or flat dry out of direct sunlight to protect the colour. Do not iron Do not iron Heat damages the fabric and any print — skip the iron entirely.
Mind the details

Never iron prints or logos directly. Dry in the shade to stop colours fading.

Outerwear & Knits

The fill and finish need a delicate touch. Hand wash cold and air dry fully so the loft bounces back.

Hand wash Hand wash Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent only. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down. Dry in the shade Dry in the shade Line or flat dry out of direct sunlight to protect the colour. Do not iron Do not iron Heat damages the fabric and any print — skip the iron entirely. Dry flat Dry flat Reshape and dry flat so the garment keeps its shape.
Mind the details

Hand wash with a gentle detergent only and dry fully in a well-ventilated spot so the fill doesn't clump.

Knits need the gentlest care of all. Hand wash, reshape, and dry flat so they never lose their shape.

Hand wash Hand wash Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent only. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down. Do not hang Do not hang Hanging stretches knits out of shape — dry flat instead. Do not iron Do not iron Heat damages the fabric and any print — skip the iron entirely. Dry flat Dry flat Reshape and dry flat so the garment keeps its shape.
Mind the details

Some colours may fade. Never hang — reshape and dry flat in the shade, away from sharp objects.

Decode the label

Care symbols

Tap any symbol for what it means.

Cold machine wash Cold machine wash Machine wash cold, max 30°C. Hot water shrinks fibres and fades colour. Delicate cycle Delicate cycle Use the gentle / delicate setting — low spin, less agitation. Hand wash Hand wash Hand wash in cool water with a gentle detergent only. Use a wash bag Use a wash bag Pop the garment in a mesh wash bag to protect seams and finish. Wash inside out Wash inside out Turn the garment inside out before washing to protect the outer face. No bleach or softener No bleach or softener Bleach and fabric softener weaken the stretch fibres. Avoid both. Do not tumble dry Do not tumble dry Heat from the dryer destroys elastane and bonded finishes. Do not wring Do not wring Don't rub or wring — it distorts the shape and the fabric face. Do not soak Do not soak Don't soak or leave sitting wet — wash, then dry promptly. Dry in the shade Dry in the shade Line or flat dry out of direct sunlight to protect the colour. Dry flat Dry flat Reshape and dry flat so the garment keeps its shape. Do not hang Do not hang Hanging stretches knits out of shape — dry flat instead. Low iron Low iron Cool iron only if needed. Never iron prints or logos directly. Do not iron Do not iron Heat damages the fabric and any print — skip the iron entirely. Do not dry clean Do not dry clean The solvents used in dry cleaning break this fabric down.
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Care that lasts

  • Wash cold, save energy

    Up to 90% of a wash's energy goes to heating water. Cold washing slashes that — and is gentler on your gear.

  • Air dry, skip the dryer

    Line drying uses zero energy and doubles the life of stretch fabrics. The dryer is the fastest way to wear them out.

  • Make them last

    The most sustainable garment is the one you already own. Good care means fewer replacements and less landfill.

  • Recycle, don't bin

    When a piece is truly done, drop it at a textile-recycling point rather than the bin. Our Everyday line is made from recycled fibres.

Know when it's time

When to retire a pair

Even the best-cared-for gear has a lifespan. Here's how to tell when it's run its race.

01

The stretch is gone

If your leggings sag at the knees or waist and won't bounce back, the elastane has given out.

02

They've turned sheer

Thinning or see-through patches mean the knit has worn down — time for a fresh pair.

03

Odour won't wash out

Bacteria trapped deep in worn fibres can't be washed away. A permanent smell is the signal.

04

Pilling & snags everywhere

Surface pilling and pulls that no longer brush off mean the fabric face is spent.

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