Gymnastics competitions are exciting events, with all the competitors gathered and enthusiastic. However, they can also be nerve-wracking, and they are a high intensity physical activity. Inevitably, your competition leotard will get sweaty and need to be cleaned at some point. Gymnastics competition leotards look difficult to wash; after all, many of them have unusual fabrics, appliques, or even sequins, but taking care of your leotard between competitions is vital to it having a longer life.
Where to Keep Your Leotards
You want to know where your leotard is for your next competition, but you also want to make sure you’re taking good care of it. This is why it is never a good idea to just leave your leotard in your bag. The leotard should be washed after every competition, and hung to dry. You should hang your leotard up in between competitions to ensure that it does not wrinkle or lose any of its decorations because it rubs against something. For the same reason, you might want to consider keeping it in a garment bag. This also makes it easier to carry the leotard to and from competitions. Another benefit of a garment bag is that you can put your other supplies, like hair accessories, in the bag with the leotard so that you will be sure to have them when you reach the competition.
How to Wash Your Leotards
Washing your leotard is extremely important, and you should be sure to do it after each competition. How you wash your leotard depends on the type of fabric it is made of and the kinds of decorations it has on it, but if you want to play it safe, you can always hand wash. Be sure to turn the leotard inside out when you are washing it, to ensure that the decorations are protected, and wash in cold water with a little bit of detergent and nothing else (so no bleach, fabric softener, or scent pellets). It’s always best to just wash the leotard by itself, as washing it in the water with anything else risks colors bleeding and damaging both garments.
Gymnastics competition leotards are a vital part of your competition experience. In addition, they can also be quite expensive, so overall it is important to take good care of them. Follow these simple guidelines to ensure that you get a long life out of your leotard while it still remains fresh.
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