ACTIVE SAVVY CARE HUB
Performance Fabric Care Tips & Expert Laundry Guides
Welcome to the Active Savvy Care Hub - your expert guide to keeping activewear, swimwear and performance fabrics fresh, hygienic and performing at their best.
Modern sports fabrics are designed to wick moisture, stretch, breathe and support movement. However, these same technical properties mean sweat, bacteria and body oils can become trapped deep within fibres, which is why regular laundry detergents often fail to remove persistent odours.
Active Savvy was created specifically to solve this problem.
Our plant-based antibacterial sports detergent targets sweat bacteria at the source while protecting the performance properties of technical fabrics. The result is clothing that smells fresh, feels comfortable and continues to perform exactly as it should.
Below are some of our most requested care guides.
HOW TO REMOVE SWEAT SMELL FROM GYM CLOTHES
One of the most common complaints with activewear is that gym clothes still smell after washing. This happens because sweat bacteria becomes trapped inside tightly woven synthetic fabrics.
When regular detergents leave residue behind, bacteria can multiply and create stubborn odours.
The solution
Use a detergent specifically designed for performance fabrics.
Active Savvy works differently from standard laundry detergents because it:
• Targets sweat bacteria at the source with five naturally derived antimicrobial agents
• Deep cleans oils and residue trapped in synthetic fibres
• Uses a low foam formula that rinses clean without clogging fabrics
• Leaves fabrics fresh without synthetic fragrance
Simple steps
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Turn activewear inside out
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Wash in cold or warm water
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Use the recommended amount of Active Savvy
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Air dry where possible
This helps preserve stretch, colour and breathability.
HOW TO WASH ACTIVEWEAR PROPERLY
Technical fabrics like polyester, elastane and compression materials require a different approach to regular cotton clothing.
Using standard detergent can cause:
• Loss of elasticity
• Reduced moisture wicking
• Lingering odours
• Fabric breakdown over time
Best practice for washing activewear
• Wash soon after wearing
• Avoid fabric softeners
• Use a sports-specific detergent
• Wash on gentle cycles
• Air dry when possible
Active Savvy is specifically formulated to protect the structure of technical fabrics while removing sweat, bacteria and body oils.
HOW TO REMOVE ODOUR FROM WETSUITS
Wetsuits can develop strong smells due to a mix of salt water, sweat, bacteria and moisture trapped in neoprene.
To clean a wetsuit properly:
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Rinse thoroughly after use
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Fill a tub with cool water
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Add a small amount of Active Savvy
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Soak for 20 minutes
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Rinse and hang dry in shade
Because Active Savvy contains plant-based antibacterial ingredients, it helps remove the bacteria responsible for persistent wetsuit odours.
HOW TO REMOVE MOULD FROM SPORTS GEAR
Mould can develop when damp activewear or swim gear is stored without proper ventilation.
What to do
• Wash the garment as soon as possible
• Use a detergent with antibacterial properties
• Avoid hot water that can damage synthetic fabrics
• Dry completely before storage
Active Savvy’s five antimicrobial agents help combat mould-causing bacteria while protecting delicate performance materials.
HOW TO KEEP ACTIVEWEAR FRESH FOR LONGER
Prevention is always easier than treatment.
These simple habits will extend the life of your sports gear:
• Don’t leave sweaty clothes sitting in gym bags
• Wash activewear after use
• Avoid heavy detergents that leave residue
• Air dry when possible
Because Active Savvy is highly concentrated (65+ washes per bottle), a small amount delivers powerful cleaning while remaining gentle on fabrics and skin.
WHY REGULAR DETERGENTS DON'T WORK
Many conventional laundry detergents are designed for cotton and everyday fabrics.
Sportswear, however, is different.
Technical fabrics trap oils, sweat and bacteria within tightly woven fibres. When detergent residue remains in the fabric, it can actually lock in odour rather than remove it.
Active Savvy’s low residue plant-based formula helps prevent this problem while maintaining fabric performance.
WHAT MAKES ACTIVE SAVVY DIFFERENT
Active Savvy is designed as a 360 degree fabric care solution.
- Antibacterial formula with five natural antimicrobial agents
- Removes sweat bacteria at the source while sanitising your clothes
- Highly concentrated - up to 65 washes per bottle
- Naturally derived ingredients with no synthetic fragrance
- Sensitive skin friendly and hypoallergenic
- Australian made
- Plant-based formula with no downstream environmental impact
- Reusable aluminium bottle - no plastic
It’s a smarter way to care for your activewear, swimwear and technical clothing.
PERFORMANCE FABRICS WE RECOMMEND USING ACTIVE SAVVY FOR
Active Savvy is ideal for removing sweat, bacteria and odour when traditional detergents often struggle to clean properly.
Active Savvy works best for:
• Gym clothing and workout gear
• Yoga and Pilates wear
• Compression garments and sports recovery wear
• Running gear and technical sportswear
• Cycling apparel and high-performance training clothing
• Swimwear and chlorine-exposed fabrics
• Wetsuits and neoprene gear
• Sports uniforms and team kits
• Heavy-duty work uniforms with ground-in sweat and odours
• Technical outdoor clothing and performance fabrics
Active Savvy uses a plant-based antibacterial formula with five naturally derived antimicrobial agents, it helps by removing the bacteria responsible for yucky odours while protecting the elasticity, breathability and performance of technical fabrics.
It's concentrated with 65+ washes per bottle - it's natural fresh scent is derived from our secret innovative formula combining ingredients like orange peel and mint (and does not include synthetic fragrance), it delivers sanitising freshness and powerful cleaning while remaining gentle on fabrics, skin and the environment.
MORE CARE GUIDES COMING SOON
We are continually adding fabric care guides to help you get the best from your clothing. We recommend visiting our Savvy Living Blogs for relevant topics too.
But as always feel free to reach out to us directly if you have any questiobns
