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Brushed technical activewear requires gentle laundering habits if you want the surface to retain its velvety matte sheen. Because the fibers are physically brushed to achieve that characteristic softness, rough friction can create premature surface pilling over months of heavy wear.
Always wash the dress inside out in cold water on a delicate cycle, ideally inside a mesh laundry bag. Keep it isolated from abrasive fabrics like denim, heavy fleece, or garments with exposed zippers and rough Velcro straps. Avoid liquid fabric softeners, which coat the breathable moisture-wicking fabric and inhibit its sweat-evaporating capabilities over time.
Never place this dress in a high-heat machine dryer. High temperatures degrade elastane strands, leading to rippled hems and diminished elastic recovery around the inner shorts. Instead, lay the dress flat on a drying rack or hang it over a broad plastic bar away from direct, harsh sunlight. Air drying preserves the original stretch profile and ensures the built-in shorts maintain their snug, anti-chafing fit for seasons to come.
