Can I wash sportswear with Sensitive Laundry Liquid?Updated 5 hours ago
TL;DR: Yes. Sensitive Laundry Liquid is suitable for sportswear and synthetic fabrics, polyester, nylon, elastane, lycra, and spandex. Protease breaks down sweat proteins. Lipase breaks down body oils. No fragrance masking, just clean fabric.
Why does it work well on activewear?
✓ Why activewear holds onto smells
Synthetic fibres don't absorb water the way cotton does, so sweat and body oils sit on the surface and bond to the fabric. Most detergents use fragrance to mask the smell, which leaves the residue in the fibre. Sensitive Laundry Liquid uses enzymes to remove the source of the smell instead of masking it.
✓ Compatible fabrics
Suitable for polyester, nylon, elastane, lycra, spandex, and blended synthetic fabrics. Always follow the garment care label, especially for compression gear or technical fabrics that may have specific wash requirements.
How do I wash sportswear with it?
Washing steps
Pretreat any visible stains with Stain Remover if needed (machine washable garments only).
Turn garments inside out so the sweaty side hits the wash water directly.
Wash on your normal machine cycle. Cold or warm only, hot water can degrade enzymes and set sweat stains.
Hang dry when possible. Dryer heat shortens the life of synthetic fabrics.
✓ Tips for synthetics
✓ Don't overload the machine, activewear needs water flow to rinse properly
✓ Avoid overdosing detergent, too much product can trap residue in synthetic fibres
✓ Run an extra rinse cycle if odours persist
For stubborn smells
Pre-soak in a bucket with a small amount of Sensitive Laundry Liquid for 30 minutes before machine washing. For visible stains, treat with Stain Remover first.
Around 60 washes per box. Sensitive Choice approved, Dermatest tested. Septic and grey water safe. Made in Victoria, Australia.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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