Activewear has become a wardrobe essential – worn not just for workouts, but for weekend errands, casual catch-ups and everything in between. And with many of us spending upwards of $150 on a single pair of leggings, it’s only natural to want them to last.
But if your leggings are losing their shape, colours are fading, or that musty smell won’t go away, your detergent might be to blame. Using the right laundry product – like the Nontre.co Sports Active Laundry Liquid (more on this below) can actually help your activewear hold its shape, stay fresh and perform better, wash after wash.
Why activewear doesn’t mix well with regular detergent
Most high-performance fabrics are made with synthetic fibres like elastane, nylon or polyester. These materials are designed to wick sweat, stretch with your body and hold their shape, but they’re also more sensitive to harsh detergents than your average cotton tee.
Supermarket detergents often contain optical brighteners, synthetic fragrances and heavy-duty cleaning agents designed for general use. While that may work for towels and sheets, it can actually damage activewear over time by:
- Breaking down elastane, leading to saggy waistbands and stretched-out seams
- Locking in odours rather than removing them, especially from synthetic fabrics
- Leaving residue that can irritate skin or reduce the fabric’s breathability
- Fading colours and dulling that ‘brand new’ finish
Think of it like skincare for your clothes
You wouldn’t use a bar of soap on your face and expect great results, and the same logic applies to laundry. Just like delicate fabrics require gentle handling, high-tech workout clothes need targeted care.
That’s where sports-specific detergents come in. Designed with the structure and needs of activewear in mind, these products use ingredients that remove odour and sweat without stripping fibres or leaving harsh residues.
The Aussie-made formula is designed for the job
One option that’s gaining attention locally is Nontre.co’s Sports Active Laundry Liquid – a plant-based, ultra-concentrated detergent created specifically for activewear. Made in Australia, it uses an enzyme-powered formula to break down sweat, dirt and odour at the source, while helping preserve stretch and breathability.
On top of performance, Nontre.co’s products are designed to look good too. The sleek bottle blends in with your laundry shelf, and if you use a dryer, their 100 per cent wool dryer balls are a reusable alternative to fabric softener, helping cut drying time while reducing static and wrinkles.
Key things to know:
- Gentle on fabrics – no harsh fillers or synthetic fragrances
- Powerful on odours – uses enzymes to target smells without masking them
- Long-lasting – one bottle lasts up to 64 washes
- Eco-conscious – biodegradable, cruelty-free and grey water safe
- Kind to skin – free from common irritants found in supermarket detergents
Want to try it out for yourself?
Keen to try it out for yourself? Nontre.co is offering 15 per cent off their Sports Active Laundry Liquid until October 31st. Just use the code SPORTS15 at checkout.
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