DON'T KILL YOUR SOCKS: The Ultimate Guide to Washing Your Bee1 Technical Garments

You've just purchased your new pair of Bee1s. The design is incredible, the compression is perfect. Then comes the time for the first wash and doubt assails you: "What if they become stiff as cardboard?" "What if they lose their elasticity?" Technical fibers (like polypropylene or the elastic membranes we use) are made to withstand extreme stress, but they have a sworn enemy: excessive heat and harsh chemicals.

The 5 Commandments for the longevity of your stocking:

1. Turn the sock inside out: It seems trivial, but it protects the outer fibers and the design from micro-rubbing with the washing machine drum. Furthermore, it's on the inside that sweat and bacteria accumulate.

2. Cold is better: Never exceed 30°C . High temperatures literally cook the elastic fibers, causing them to dry out and break.

3. Say goodbye to fabric softener: It's the silent killer. Fabric softener creates a film on the fibers that clogs the pores of technical fabrics, eliminating breathability. Your socks will stop wicking away sweat.

4. Don't tumble dry: Rotary heat is too harsh. Hang them in the shade (direct UV rays can fade neon and graphic colors).

5. Mesh bags: For a pro-level treatment, use mesh bags for washing. This will prevent your tights from getting caught on bra hooks or jacket zippers.

What do the Bee1 icons tell you?

On the packaging of your Bee1, you'll find a series of symbols. They're not decorations; they're the "map" to making your purchase last. Here's what they mean in everyday language:

• The "30°" tub: This means "Machine wash, but don't boil!" Elastic fibers love cool temperatures. Above 30°C, they lose their shape memory and the sock begins to sag.

• The Crossed-Out Triangle: Means "No Bleach." Harsh bleaches literally eat away at fibers and ruin the brilliance of Bee1 colors and patterns.

• The Square with a Crossed-Out Circle: This is crucial. No dryer. The dry heat of the dryer is the number one enemy of technical fibers. It "cooks" the elastic, making it brittle.

• The Iron: Never iron socks. The heat from the iron will instantly melt the synthetic microfibers. And let's face it, who has time to iron sports socks?

• The "P" or the Crossed Out Circle: Dry cleaning is prohibited. Dry cleaning chemicals destroy the fabric's breathability.

• Hand in tub : This symbol indicates hand washing . It is the highest level of protection for the most sensitive fibers or technical yarns.

Treat your Bee1s well and they will take care of your feet for thousands of miles.