Don’t be embarrassed. It’s not just YOU.

Leggings are perfect for when you want to flake on the couch, eat a big dinner or while watching over the recent ‘Olympic Games Rio—2016’ and for exercising, TOO, which is what they’re totally designed for!
If you exercise on regular basis, you already know how high maintenance Yoga pants/leggings can be. Go through one or two grueling workout sessions AND you’re left with leggings that smell like an entire frat house just went traipsing through your room. They literally smell a bit fishy and odd, which is very discouraging.
That whiff of the unmistakable smell! You know the one, sort of sweaty and crotchy? Musty, may be that’s a nicer way to put it! Odour in workout clothing or leggings is most commonly caused by a build of sweat and bacteria from your body. Not a vaginally smell, BUT it’s pungent. This issue is generally faced by all the girls—Isn’t it?
Often, it seems like figuring out HOW to get smell out of the Yoga pants/Leggings is the biggest workout of ALL!
That lingering smell happens for a few reasons, all of which are easily addressed by making small adjustments!

I. A big NO to stretchy and synthetic stuff:

These wrong clothes and fabrics can actually sabotage YOUR exercise session. So why not disregard the fashion statement of wearing an old and stretched out t-shirt. The clingy fit of these stretchy fabrics gives you the chills and causes irritation. Too tight leggings at the waist may cause immune system difficulties because they interrupt the flow of lymphatic fluids, TOO.

Thus, even washing synthetic and polyester fabrics in the washing machine—The odour sometimes doesn’t go away.

Opt for fabrics such as Dri-fit, capiline and coolmax as THEY provide wicking.

II. Repudiate Rayon:

Wearing the right fabric can actually make THE difference between an enjoyable workout and an hour of misery. While sweating during exercise—The perspiration weighs down your garment results in clinging to the skin.

Also, this could chafe your skin during repetitive movement.

III. Keep Cotton Leggings Away From YOUR Crouch:

Generally cotton tends to get a musty smell when it’s in humid environment and doesn’t dries out quickly as it soaks up the sweat. But THE fibres will hold onto the water, leaving you cold and clammy.

Retire the pants if it starts to take an odour of its own.

Basically, look for items that have small percentage of spandex listed on the label.

IV. Bye, Bye Black:

Black textiles are always a problem. Dark colours and basically black absorbs sun’s energy more than other colours causing more sweating.

V. Manage it with an antimicrobial:

These fabrics are treated with a special solution designed to kill the bacteria, microbes, yeast and mold that thrive on sweaty clothes. Exposure to real life conditions can actually change the way a product performs. They not only reduce bacterial growth on the fabric—but on the skin, too.

VI. Clean Them Conscientiously:

Another way to manage odour might be to clean your pants regularly and the right way. Don’t just wash it in mild detergent—Give them a spray of Vinegar, Vodka, Tea-tree oil or bacteria killers.

They not only deal with stains caused by body fluids—But also deals with body odour.

VII. Pick Wool FOR Less Wafting:

Wool is extremely a versatile material. Comparatively they stink less and are absorbent as compared to other fabrics—Thus, more bang for buck with less wafting. It wicks moisture and releases body odour.

Consider yourself as an exercise veteran? So before you lace up your favourite sneakers, sports bra or yoga Pants, learn HOW to deal with the smelly leggings.