Materials & Care
Know the piece.
Care for the routine.
Activewear is easier to live with when you understand what you are wearing and follow the care information provided for each individual garment.
Material composition and care requirements can vary by product. Always refer to the product details and garment care label for the most accurate instructions.
Start with the information that belongs to the garment.
Different activewear pieces can use different fabrics, constructions and trims. A training top, lightweight outer layer, pair of leggings or accessory should not be assumed to share the same composition or care routine.
Before washing or storing an item, check the product information and the sewn-in care label. Those details should take priority over general clothing advice because they are specific to the individual piece.
Read the composition.
Review the listed material information for the exact product you are considering. Similar-looking garments can be made differently.
Follow the care label.
Washing, drying and ironing guidance can vary from one item to another. The garment label is the primary reference.
Treat details with care.
Zips, fastenings, elasticated sections, printed areas and trims may benefit from more considered handling during washing and storage.
A few simple checks make care more straightforward.
Separate clothing according to the instructions on each item, check pockets, close suitable fastenings and turn garments inside out when the care label or garment construction makes that appropriate.
Avoid assuming that every activewear item should be treated in exactly the same way. Color, construction, surface details and material composition can all affect the recommended process.
General habits for an active wardrobe.
These are broad clothing-care habits rather than product-specific instructions. Where any point differs from the label on your garment, follow the garment label.
Check before cleaning
Read the care symbols and any written instructions before the first wash and again when handling an unfamiliar garment.
Sort thoughtfully
Separate items when differences in color, surface finish, trims or care instructions make separate washing more appropriate.
Handle fastenings
Check zips, hooks, drawcords and other closures before washing so they are less likely to catch on surrounding garments.
Use the instructed cycle
Select washing temperature, cycle type and detergent approach according to the garment label rather than relying on one routine for every product.
Dry as directed
Follow the specific drying guidance provided with the item. Avoid choosing tumble drying, line drying or flat drying unless it matches the garment instructions.
Store with shape in mind
Once clean and fully dry, store garments in a way that supports their shape and keeps closures, trims and surfaces from unnecessary friction.
Care by garment, not by category.
Two training tops or two jackets may require different handling. Treat the exact product information as more important than the name of the category it belongs to.
Keep the routine simple.
Reading the label, washing as directed and storing garments carefully is often a more useful approach than creating complicated universal care rules.
A practical reference before care.
Material information
Review the composition listed for the specific item instead of assuming a material based on appearance or product category.
Wash instructions
Look for the recommended temperature, wash method and any restrictions shown on the product care label.
Drying guidance
Confirm whether the garment has specific drying instructions before using heat or selecting a drying method.
Ironing and finishing
Do not apply heat, steam or other finishing methods unless the care information indicates that they are suitable.
Special details
Pay attention to prints, trims, fastenings, elasticated areas and other construction details that may affect handling.
Product materials and care instructions can vary. The guidance on this page is general and does not replace the information supplied with an individual FormVela product.
Wear it often.
Care for it properly.
A considered active wardrobe starts with choosing pieces that suit your routine and continues with following the care information designed for each garment.