take care: wear longer, last longer
At Bo+Tee, we design our collections to support your movement - session after session. But how you wash and care for your activewear after the gym or class plays the biggest role in how long it performs for you.
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Repackage with care: Please handle and pack returned items carefully.
Keep it pristine: To meet hygiene and safety standards, returns must be unworn, undamaged, and free from makeup, pet hair, deodorant, or perfume.
Keep tags attached: Only remove original tags and ribbons once you are sure you are keeping the item.
Try on carefully: We recommend removing jewelry first to avoid snagging delicate fabrics, and trying pieces on without makeup.
next steps: how to care for your favourite bo+tee pieces
Different fabrics require different routines to keep them performing at their best. From high-compression knits to heavy cotton sweats and technical outerwear, follow these simple, fabric-specific steps to extend the lifecycle of your wardrobe and lower your everyday energy use at home. Remember to always double-check the care label inside your specific garment before washing
machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colours, reshape while damp, and always air dry to protect the performance fabric.
machine wash at 30. no bleach. do not dry clean. do not tumble dry. cool iron. wash similar colours together.
hand wash only. do not tumble dry. do not iron. do not bleach. do not dry clean. reshape whilst damp. wash with similar colours.
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top tips for keeping items in circulation
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lower the temperature
Wash your garments at 30°C or below. High temperatures break down elastane and technical fibres over time, causing activewear to lose its shape and supportive fit. Washing cooler keeps your sets supportive while reducing household energy use. Always double check the care instructions on the label!
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skip the fabric softener
Avoid using fabric softeners on performance fabrics. Softeners leave a microscopic coating on technical fibres that blocks their moisture-wicking properties and breaks down elastane. Stick to mild liquid detergent to keep your pieces fresh and dry.
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air dry naturally
Ditch the tumble dryer. The intense heat and friction can warp seamless knits, damage logos, and cause surface pilling. Hang your sets to air dry instead, and reshape your heavy sweats and hoodies while damp. Always double check the care instructions on the label!
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wash inside out & use a wash bag
Turn your seamless and ribbed sets inside out before washing to protect the fabric surface from friction. Pop them into a mesh wash bag to prevent hardware like zippers or buttons from catching on delicate knits.
extending the lifecycle
When your Bo+Tee piece eventually reaches the end of its journey with you, keep the circle moving. Learn more about how to give your clothing a second life through our Garment Take-Back Scheme.