Yoga is a fitness sport that is now loved by many people. Yoga clothes are also very comfortable to wear. However, many people do not pay special attention to cleaning and maintenance, resulting in yoga clothes becoming worn out after being washed several times. If it's broken, can yoga clothes be washed in a washing machine?

Can yoga clothes be machine washed?

The quality of yoga clothes should be determined. If it is very expensive yoga clothes, the label inside should say whether it can be machine washed. Soaking, etc. If it is ordinary yoga clothes without such a clear trademark, it is usually made of cotton or cotton and lycra, which should be washable in the washing machine.

If you are very worried about deformation or something, it is best to wash it by hand. You can soak it in soap powder and rub it gently. Try not to wring it out too hard. When hanging, fold it as much as possible and don't let it go. Hang it straight to avoid deformation. It is best not to use soap and other alkaline substances, which will damage the Lycra component in the fabric. Since most yoga clothes usually only have sweat stains, just soak them with an appropriate amount of salt and rub them.

The correct way to clean yoga clothes

First of all, the newly purchased yoga clothes must be gently washed with water to remove the floating color and then dried before wearing. Just rinse with water. There is no need to use detergents such as washing powder. Clothes have fixatives. Washing with water can strengthen the dyeing and make the fixatives more stable.

Secondly, be especially careful not to wear unwashed yoga clothes directly to hot yoga. A large amount of sweat will decompose the fixative in the clothes, causing the clothes to fade. Moreover, when practicing yoga, the pores will be very open. It is easy for the color from clothes to invade the skin.

Third, for daily cleaning, it is best to hand wash with cold water. The maximum water temperature should not exceed 30°C. After sweating a lot, please wash and dry as soon as possible or keep it ventilated. If you use a washing machine, please put it in the laundry bag first, turn it over and wash it. It is recommended to wash it gently.

Fourth, be sure to wash dark and light colors separately; soak for 1-2 minutes, do not soak for a long time; it is best to use color-protecting or underwear washing liquid, and do not put it in a hot and humid place , do not tumble dry or iron, do not add bleach, fluffing agent, or laundry detergent and softener containing bleach ingredients; please lay it flat to dry as soon as possible after cleaning.

Precautions for cleaning yoga clothes

(1) When washing yoga clothes, please use neutral detergent.

(2) After washing, please gently twist and shape it and then place it in a cool place to dry. No need to iron or expose it to the sun.

(3) Alkaline bleach will cause discoloration of yoga clothes, so please do not use it.

(4) Please do not put it in the washing machine for stirring and dehydration. Avoid washing machines that damage the elastic fibers of your sportswear.

(5) After the clothes are wrung out, it is best to hang them horizontally on a hanger. Conventional drying methods can easily deform yoga clothes.

What kind of yoga clothes are good?

Yoga has many big movements that stretch the whole body, and it is not just movements at certain angles. Therefore, if you wear loose and comfortable clothing made of cotton and linen, , although it is very ventilated and comfortable, but sometimes it feels constrained because of the inelasticity of the fabric. The style should be simple, generous and neat. Don't have too many accessories (especially metal), straps or knots on your clothes to prevent them from damaging your body and causing unnecessary damage.

The style should be such that the limbs can stretch freely and the whole body does not feel restrained. The cuffs of the top should not be tied tightly, but should be left open naturally; the cuffs of the trousers should be elasticated or tied with ropes, because there are some supine and backward turning movements in yoga, and the tight cuffs can prevent the trousers from sliding down.

Try to choose refreshing and elegant colors, preferably solid colors. This can relax your visual nerves and calm you down quickly. Don’t let the colors be too jumping or eye-catching. Try not to wear colors that make you excited when practicing yoga.