Green your Laundry

We want to help you to take care of your Björn Borg clothes .

Doing laundry uses a lot of energy and produces tons of greenhouse gases every year. The higher the temperature, the more by-products are released into the earth's atmosphere. Actually, our own mapping shows that 65% (other studies shows as much as 75-80%) of our clothing's lifecycle impact comes from washing and drying. This is because your garment will be energy to heat up both water and dryer, and not the least because your garment will be washed many times before it is time for recycling. No matter the percentage, we can conclude that washing and drying has a great negative impact on the environment and there is a lot that can be done to make a difference. Here are some of our best tips for green washing.

Odor in workout clothes is most commonly caused by a build-up of sweat, oils, and bacteria from your body. If you find that your sportswear is still a bit stinky after washing, follow our best tricks and the stink will come off like magic:

• Turn the clothes inside out since sweat, bacteria, and oils accumulate on the inside. Also, dry-wicking is a topical treatment so turning your workout clothing inside out protects the tech fabric and will help those features that you paid extra money for to last longer.

• Let sweaty clothes air out immediately rather than stuffing them into a plastic bag or a laundry basket.

• Don't use more detergent than recommended since it makes it harder for clothes to rinse clean.

• Baking soda is a known deodoriser and a lot of people swear by it. Just pour it into the detergent tray and let the machine do the rest.

• Try pouring a bit of white vinegar in your softener compartment in the washer next time. For optimal results, add it during the rinse cycle. You can also pre-soak the clothing in vinegar or spritz it on with a spray bottle and let it dry completely before washing it. No, it doesn't stink of vinegar after washing.

• Scrub the smelliest areas before washing. Just remember to wet it before scrubbing.

• Use Vodka. Yes. It is said (we are yes to try) that undiluted, unflavoured vodka is an amazing alternative to neutralise odours, especially in very old-smelling clothes that are difficult to wash. Just thoroughly spray it on, and then let it air out for a few hours. We hear that this is the go-to-trick on Broadway for costumes that actors use all night. Needless to say, though: sports and alcohol don't mix, so just leave that bottle for the next wash and run yourself on your Exerhigh.

The two things that help a stain take hold of your fabric are time and heat. If possible, treat and wash your clothing immediately. At the very least, wash out the stain quickly and leave it to soak. Try a bit of salt water, the salt breaks down the stain.

All forms of bodily fluids, both human and animal, are sources of protein stains. Examples are blood, sweat, milk, eggs and meat juices. The first thing you want to do is to add water. Lots of it. Rinse the stain out. Often enough, you can rinse the stain out with just cold water. Always use cold water, the stain can set in hot water since it changes the chemical structure of the stain. After rinsing and soaking, rub with a bit of soap and wash in cold water. Always keep the stain moist until it has been completely removed.

For yellow sweat stains, try soaking your garment in a bit of water and vinegar. If that doesn’t do it, make a paste with vinegar, dish soap, baking soda (bicarbonate works as well) and some hydrogen peroxide (Vanish for instance), rub it onto your stain and allow it to sit for at least 30 minutes. This works like magic. ​

And if all of the above tips don’t work for removing your stain, turn to your good old friend the sun. Sunshine does wonders for stained clothes. This is recommended first and foremost for lighter-coloured clothing since the sun will fade darker colours.