The best way to wash a tracksuit is to turn it inside out, use cold water on a gentle cycle, and skip the dryer’s high heat so rhinestones and printed graphics don’t crack or peel. At prestige collection, our tracksuits mix nylon shells, fleece linings, and rhinestone or screen-print detailing, so a careless wash cycle can ruin a piece faster than regular wear ever could. This guide breaks down exactly how to keep your prestige collection tracksuit looking fresh from the first wear to the fiftieth.
Key takeaways
- Always turn a tracksuit inside out and use cold water on a gentle cycle to protect rhinestones and prints.
- Skip high heat in the dryer, pull pieces out while damp, and finish drying flat or on a hanger.
- Separate loads by color to prevent bleeding between dark joggers and lighter hoodies.
- Spot clean minor stains instead of running a full wash cycle after every single wear.
- Fold rhinestone tracksuits rather than hanging them to avoid stretching the neckline over time.
Why You Need to Wash a Tracksuit Correctly
A tracksuit isn’t a plain t-shirt. Our ‘P Logo’ Rhinestone Tracksuits, Italia Nylon sets, and Ski Mask Tracksuits all carry embellishments, coatings, or prints that react badly to heat and harsh detergent. Washing a tracksuit the wrong way is the number one reason stones fall off or nylon loses its sheen within a few months.
Getting this right isn’t complicated, but it does take a few extra minutes compared to tossing everything in on a hot cycle. Once you build the habit, it becomes second nature, and your gear from the prestige collection lineup will outlast the season it was bought for.
Step-by-Step: Washing a Tracksuit at Home
Follow this order every time you wash a tracksuit, regardless of whether it’s a fleece jogger set or a nylon shell.
- Turn it inside out. This protects rhinestones, embroidery, and any front-facing graphic from direct agitation against the drum.
- Zip up jackets and close drawstrings. Loose zippers snag fabric and drawstrings tangle, stretching the waistband.
- Use cold or lukewarm water. Hot water weakens adhesive on rhinestones and can shrink fleece linings.
- Choose a gentle or delicate cycle. Skip the heavy-duty setting even if the tracksuit looks sturdy.
- Use a mild, dye-free detergent. Bleach and optical brighteners fade color faster than normal wear does.
- Wash with similar colors. Dark joggers can bleed onto lighter hoodies, so separate loads by shade.
This is genuinely the best way to wash a tracksuit without a trip to the dry cleaner, and it works whether you’re caring for Street Rebel sweatpants or a matching two-piece set from prestige collection.
Drying Without Damaging the Details
Heat is the real enemy here, more than water ever is. Air drying flat or on a hanger is always the safer call for anything with stones, foil print, or a nylon shell.
If you need the dryer, use the lowest heat setting and pull the tracksuit out while it’s still slightly damp, then let it finish drying on a flat surface. This single habit prevents the shrinkage and cracking that ruins graphics on fleece sweatshirts and joggers alike. High heat is also what causes rhinestone adhesive to loosen over time, so treat the low setting as non-negotiable when you wash a tracksuit from any streetwear brand, not just ours.
Caring for Rhinestones, Prints, and Nylon Separately
Not every tracksuit needs identical treatment, even within one wardrobe. Here’s a quick reference for the materials you’ll find across the prestige collection catalogue:
| Material or Detail | Wash Setting | Drying Method |
|---|---|---|
| Rhinestone embellishments | Cold, inside out, gentle cycle | Air dry flat only |
| Italia Nylon shells | Cold, delicate cycle, mild detergent | Hang dry, avoid direct sun |
| Fleece hoodies and joggers | Cold or warm, normal gentle cycle | Low heat, remove while damp |
| Screen-printed graphics | Cold, inside out | Air dry or low heat tumble |
Sticking to this table keeps every piece, from Chptrs Skinny Jeans to a full tracksuit set, looking closer to day one for much longer.
Storage and Everyday Habits That Extend Wear
How you store a tracksuit between washes matters almost as much as how you wash a tracksuit itself. Fold rhinestone pieces rather than hanging them by the shoulders, since hangers can stretch the neckline over time.
Spot clean small stains instead of running a full wash cycle every time you wear the set once. This cuts down on unnecessary heat and agitation exposure, which is where most damage actually happens. Pairing a well-cared-for tracksuit with a few pieces from our prestige collection shorts collection also gives you more rotation options so any single tracksuit gets washed less often overall.
We built prestige collection tracksuits to handle real streetwear life, not just a photo. But the way you wash a tracksuit at home is still the biggest factor in how long that graphic, stone, or nylon sheen actually survives. Treat the fabric with a little patience and your prestige collection gear will keep up with you for seasons to come.
Frequently asked questions
Can I machine wash a rhinestone tracksuit?
Yes, but turn it inside out first and use a cold, gentle cycle with mild detergent to protect the stones. Avoid the dryer’s high heat setting entirely for anything rhinestone-embellished.
What is the best way to wash a tracksuit without shrinking it?
Use cold water, a gentle cycle, and either air dry or tumble dry on low heat while pulling it out slightly damp. Hot water and high heat are the two biggest causes of shrinkage.
Should I wash tracksuit jacket and pants together?
You can wash them together as long as colors match and both pieces are turned inside out. If one piece has heavier embellishment, consider washing it separately on its own gentle cycle.
How often should I wash a tracksuit?
Wash after every two to three wears unless visibly dirty or sweaty, since frequent washing adds unnecessary wear to prints and stones. Spot cleaning in between extends the life of the set.
Does ironing damage tracksuit graphics?
Direct high heat from an iron can melt or crack screen-printed graphics and rhinestones. If you need to remove wrinkles, use a low-heat setting with a cloth barrier or steam from a distance instead.