Should You Use Fabric Softener on Leggings?

What matters

• If odor or wicking performance worsens, residue may be part of the problem.
• Rinse thoroughly.
• Avoid experimenting on expensive garments when the label discourages additives.

Use this in practice

Compare the garment information you can verify — measurements, construction, care label and composition — with the way the pair actually behaves on your body. Avoid treating a single marketing term as a guarantee.