Quick answer
Wash your sport skort in cold water on a gentle cycle, air dry it away from direct heat, and store it folded to preserve the built-in shorts and fabric elasticity.
Why sport skorts need special care
Sport skorts combine a skirt overlay with built-in compressive shorts, often made from performance fabrics like recycled polyester and spandex. These materials are stretchy and moisture-wicking but can be damaged by high heat, harsh detergents, or rough washing cycles. Proper care keeps the shorts supportive, the skirt from twisting, and the color from fading.
A common mistake is treating a sport skort like a regular cotton skirt. The built-in shorts and mesh pockets require gentle handling to avoid losing elasticity or tearing seams.
Step-by-step sport skort care routine
- 1. Turn the skort inside out: Before washing, turn your sport skort inside out. This protects the outer fabric from friction and helps prevent pilling on the skirt overlay. Check that any mesh pockets are empty and closed to avoid catching on other items.
- 2. Wash in cold water on a gentle cycle: Use a mild detergent and set your machine to cold water with a gentle or delicate cycle. Hot water can break down elastic fibers, and high spin speeds can twist the built-in shorts. Skip fabric softener—it coats the fibers and reduces moisture-wicking performance.
- 3. Air dry flat or hang to dry: Lay the skort flat on a drying rack or hang it by the waistband. Avoid wringing, and never use a tumble dryer or radiator. High heat is the fastest way to ruin the elastic in the shorts and waistband. If you must speed up drying, place it near a fan in a well-ventilated area—never in direct sunlight which can fade colors.
- 4. Store folded, not hung: Fold the sport skort neatly and store it in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging can stretch out the waistband and cause the skirt overlay to lose its shape over time. For long-term storage, keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Products mentioned
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Black Sport Skort: The Black Sport Skort features built-in compressive shorts and hidden mesh pockets. These details mean you need to zip or button any pocket openings before washing to prevent snagging, and avoid fabric softener which can break down the compression fibers.
Black Sport Skort
