Quick answer
Wash your Butter Luxe leggings inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then lay them flat to dry—never use heat or fabric softener. This preserves the micromodal softness, prevents pilling, and keeps the high-recovery fit intact.
Why fabric softener is the enemy of micromodal
The Butter Luxe Legging is made from a 90% micromodal, 10% elastane blend. Micromodal is prized for its ultra-soft hand-feel and breathability, but fabric softeners coat the fibers with a waxy residue. That residue traps dirt, reduces moisture-wicking, and can make the fabric feel less luxe over time. Skip the softener and instead use a mild liquid detergent designed for delicates.
The heat trap: why dryers ruin recovery
Elastane is heat-sensitive. High dryer heat breaks down the polymer chains, which leads to sagging and loss of that four-way stretch and high recovery you paid for. Even low-heat cycles can cause gradual damage. Flat-drying is the only reliable way to maintain the shape and the raw-cut hem's clean edge.
If you're short on time, roll the leggings in a clean towel to absorb excess water before laying them flat. This speeds up drying without exposing the fabric to heat.
5-Step Care Routine for Butter Luxe Leggings
- Turn inside out and zip or button closures: Turn the leggings inside out before washing. This protects the outer surface from friction against other garments and reduces the chance of snags on the raw-cut hem. If there are any decorative elements, they are also shielded. Check pockets and seams for debris that could cause abrasion during the cycle.
- Use cold water and a gentle cycle: Wash in cold water (below 30°C / 85°F) on the delicate or hand-wash cycle. Hot water can weaken elastane fibers and cause shrinkage. Use a mild liquid detergent—avoid bleach, fabric softener, and any products with optical brighteners. If your machine has an extra rinse option, use it to ensure no detergent residue remains.
- Wash with like colors and minimal load: Wash the leggings with other smooth, dark-colored delicates. Avoid washing with items that have zippers, hooks, or rough textures like denim, which can cause friction and lead to pilling. A small load reduces agitation. For extra protection, place the leggings in a mesh laundry bag.
- Never put them in the dryer: Air-dry flat, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Heat damages elastane, causing loss of stretch and recovery. Sunlight can fade the color. Reshape the leggings gently while damp to maintain the intended fit. Do not wring or twist the fabric; press out water with a towel instead.
- Store folded, not hung: Once dry, fold the leggings and store them in a drawer. Hanging can stretch the waistband and create permanent creases at the knees. Keep them away from sharp objects or rough drawer surfaces that could snag the fabric. If you must hang them, fold over a padded hanger to avoid stress on the waistband.
About the Butter Luxe Legging
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Butter Luxe Legging: The Butter Luxe Legging is made from a luxury Austrian modal blend (90% micromodal, 10% elastane) and is pilling resistant. Proper washing preserves the pilling resistance and the fabric's signature softness, so the leggings look and feel new longer.
Butter Luxe Legging
