The Ultimate Guide to Washing and Caring for Women’s Joggers – Domin8

Stop Ruining Your Favourites: How to Keep Workleisure Sharp and Gym Gear Fresh

Let’s be honest. Your favorite jogger is probably the hardest working item in your closet. You wear it everywhere: you break a serious sweat in it, you lounge on the sofa, you nail a presentation in it (thank you, Domin8 Active Workleisure).

It’s your comfort zone, your power suit, and your travel uniform all rolled into one.

But here’s the problem: we often treat all joggers the same in the laundry. We throw the sleek, technical nylon in with the fluffy cotton tees, and then we wonder why the stretch is gone, or why that faint smell just won't budge.

If you’ve invested in quality gear from Domin8 Active, you want it to last. To save you time, money, and the heartache of a prematurely worn-out jogger, I’ve put together the ultimate guide. It breaks down the right way to wash your joggers, based on the specific fabric they’re made of.

1. Before You Wash: The Common Sense Steps We Forget

This isn't just a list of rules; it's about protecting your other clothes and the integrity of your jogger.

Turn Them Inside Out (Seriously): This is the single most important habit to adopt. Think of it as putting the jogger's skin—the smooth, colored exterior—on the inside for protection. This prevents pilling and drastically slows down color fading.
The Snag Patrol: Take five seconds to zip up every zipper and tie your drawstrings (loosely, in a bow). Loose zippers are like tiny fabric wrecking balls, and drawstrings love to tangle themselves into knots that are impossible to fix.
Separate the Fuzz: Never, ever wash your fleece-lined cotton joggers with your smooth, sleek nylon ones. The lint from the soft fabrics will cling to the technical fibers like iron, and it’s almost impossible to get off. Wash activewear only with activewear.
Don't Let Them Stink: If you can’t wash your sweaty joggers right away, do not leave them wadded up in the hamper or gym bag. Hang them up to air out immediately. This prevents mould and the odour from setting into the fibers.

2. Your Fabric-Specific Care Breakdown

The fabric tells you how to wash it. Stop using the same approach for all your joggers and start treating them like the specialized pieces they are.

A. If It's Your Gym Gear: Nylon-Spandex (The Performance Fabric)

This is the hard worker. It’s engineered to manage moisture, and heat is its biggest enemy.

The Rule	Why You Must Do It
Cold Water Only	Heat kills the stretch. Hot water breaks down the Spandex fibers, and once that elasticity is gone, your joggers will sag permanently. Stick to cold—it’s just as effective.
Ditch the Softener	NEVER use liquid fabric softener. It coats the technical fibers, trapping sweat and bacteria inside the fabric. This ruins its wicking ability, and the jogger will smell worse over time.
Air Dry	No Tumble Dry! High heat will fry the synthetic fibers. Lay your joggers flat or hang them up in a cool, shaded spot to air dry naturally. They dry fast anyway!

B. If It's Your Weekend Wear: Cotton & Cotton-Poly Blends (The Comfort Fabric)

These are the soft, cozy pieces. The goal here is to keep them soft and stop them from shrinking.

The Rule	Why You Must Do It
Warm or Cold Water	Stick mostly to cold water. Hot water makes cotton shrink and fade faster than anything else.
A Vinegar Rinse	For extra softness and to reduce lint stickiness, add one cup of white vinegar to the rinse cycle occasionally. (Don’t worry, the smell goes away!)
Low Heat or Air Dry	If you must use the dryer, use the lowest heat setting possible and pull the joggers out while they are still slightly damp. Stretch them gently and hang them up to finish drying. This prevents those annoying inches of shrinkage.

C. If It's Your Office Attire: Poly-Rayon-Spandex (The Workleisure Fabric)

These are the sharp, elegant pieces. We need to protect the drape and the smooth, tailored look.

The Rule	Why You Must Do It
Delicate Cycle	Use a delicate or hand-wash cycle with cold water. Rayon is sensitive when wet and harsh agitation can cause the fabric to distort and look sloppy.
Use a Steamer	Forget the iron if possible. These joggers look best when the drape is preserved. If wrinkles appear, a handheld garment steamer is your best friend. If you must iron, use the lowest synthetic setting.
Hang to Dry Completely	Do not risk the dryer. Hang your Workleisure joggers neatly to dry. The fabric’s nature means they often fall back into their smooth, tailored shape once dry.

3. Deep-Clean Remedy: When the Odour Won't Die

You know the smell. It’s that lingering, sour funk in performance gear that seems to survive a normal wash. It’s trapped bacteria, and it needs an intervention.

This simple soak works wonders and is safe for most synthetic fabrics:

Fill a tub or bucket with cool water.
Add 1 cup of distilled white vinegar OR 1/2 cup of baking soda.
Submerge your joggers completely and let them soak for 30 to 60 minutes. This neutralizes the odour-causing bacteria and loosens the detergent residue that’s been trapping the smell.
Rinse them out, then run them through a normal cold-water cycle with only a tiny amount of your regular mild detergent.

This deep clean flushes out the residue and brings your joggers back to their fresh, wicking best.

By treating your versatile Domin8 Active joggers with this specialized care, you ensure that every piece is ready to perform, whether you're tackling a big day at work or a heavy session at the gym. It's the simple commitment to quality that guarantees longevity.

Do you ever skip the air-dry step? If so, which fabric are you most worried about damaging?