To ensure the awesome 400 g/m² of your KRAFTMODUS towel stay permanently fluffy and extremely absorbent: follow these care tips when washing!
Treated yourself to a true heavyweight gym towel? To ensure you retain that tactile cotton-like feel and the maximum absorbency of the dense 400 g/m² microfiber for years to come, the fabric requires the right treatment in the washing machine.
Microfiber is extremely robust, but sensitive to the wrong detergents and excessive heat.
The golden washing guide for your microfiber towels:
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NO-GO #1: Do not use fabric softener! This is the most common mistake. Fabric softener leaves a thin greasy film over the fine fibers. This clogs the pores of the microfiber, and the towel suddenly loses its absorbency. It will then repel water instead of soaking it up.
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The right temperature (30°C): For normal washing after training, 30 degrees Celsius is perfectly sufficient to wash out sweat and bacteria completely. This is gentle on the fibers and colors.
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The right detergent: It is best to use liquid detergent for delicates or a special sports detergent. Avoid washing powder, as undissolved powder particles can get trapped in the dense 400 g/m² structure.
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Close the zipper before washing: Always close the zippered compartment of your KRAFTMODUS towel before the wash cycle. This prevents the fine metal or plastic teeth from snagging on other items of clothing.
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Air drying: Microfiber dries extremely quickly in the fresh air. If you use a tumble dryer, be sure to select a gentle program with low heat so that the synthetic fibers do not melt.
Pro-tip for clogged fibers: If fabric softener has accidentally gotten onto the towel: simply wash it through once without detergent at 30 degrees and add a small splash of household vinegar to the fabric softener compartment. This dissolves the layer and makes the 400 g/m² extremely absorbent again!