Proper Care for Athletic Uniforms: Why RFID Wash Care Labels Matter

Sportswear is one of the most important equipment for children to participate in sports activities. In order to make these clothes wear for a long time and wear comfortably, it is very important to learn how to wash and maintain them. And the first step of this maintenance is the small label that everyone often ignores-RFID washing label.

This label looks inconspicuous, but it is actually very important. It is like a “clothing instruction manual”, telling us what water to use for washing, whether it can be dried, and whether to wash by hand. If this information is ignored, the sportswear may quickly become old, deformed, or even broken after a few wears.

Step 1: Take a close look at what is written on the label

Whether the sportswear is cotton, polyester, or other fabrics, each fabric must be “treated with the right medicine”. Some clothes are afraid of hot water washing, some cannot be spun dry, and some cannot be exposed to the sun, which will be clearly stated on the label.

Now many sportswear labels have a small “RFID washing label”. This is a smart chip used to make it easier for laundry factories to identify clothes, but it also has maintenance instructions. Just scan it or check the icons and instructions on the label to know how to wash this piece of clothing.

Step 2: Test whether it will fade

Some brightly colored clothes may “fade” the first time they are washed. At this time, you can do a simple test:
Wet a less conspicuous part of the clothes, such as the hem inside, with water, and then press a few times with a piece of white cloth. If the white cloth is stained, you should pay attention when washing it – you must use cold water, and it is best to wash it separately from other clothes.

If the newly bought clothes fade seriously, it may be that there is a problem with the dyeing process. It is recommended to contact the merchant for return and exchange.

Step 3: Don’t wait for the washing machine, deal with the stains first

Children’s sportswear is always easy to get mud, grass stains, juice stains… If these stains are not dealt with in advance, they will become difficult to wash out.

Before washing, you can apply a little laundry detergent directly to the stain, rub it gently, and wait a few minutes before putting it in the washing machine. If it is a very stubborn stain, you can also use a special pre-treatment spray to let it stay on the clothes for a little longer, even overnight, so that it is easier to wash.

Step 4: Use cold water or hot water?

Generally speaking, it is safest to wash sportswear with cold water. Cold water can make the color last longer, the fabric does not deform, and it can also reduce wear and tear.

But if some clothes are really dirty, or there are a lot of sweat stains and dirt on them, you can also wash them with warm water (about 30°C), but don’t be too hot. Too high a temperature will shrink the clothes, especially polyester sportswear, which is easy to deform when exposed to heat.