Activewear is not cheap. While it’s an investment in your health, it’s still clothing that gets beat up every time you wear it. Whether it’s in a kickboxing class or you’re just wearing your workout gear to run errands, this type of clothing usually sees more wear and tear than any of your other garments. Also, because you’re sweating up a storm in it, it needs to be washed every time you wear it—unlike jeans or your favorite jacket that can be washed after every couple of wears. Taking care of your workout or athleisure gear doesn’t have to be difficult. Just follow a few simple steps and your clothes will stay looking and smelling fresh.   Wash your clothes ASAP Dirt and sweat can actually aid in the quick deterioration of clothing fabric. More importantly, heat, sweat and dark places (like laundry hampers or gym bags) are the perfect combo for odor-causing bacteria to breed. This means no more crumpling up your clothes in a pile after your workout. If possible, toss your workout …

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