When youre doing a rigorous workout without that support, it actually breaks down the tissue.

A sports bra is a piece of functional clothing, meaning that it has a job to do.

We recommend using cold water with mild, non-bleaching detergents and hanging it to dry, Dinh says.

alt

But dont let that make you retire your sports bra.

Of course, there will still come a time when you need a new sports bra.

Your sports bra works hard for you.

photo of ohio state’s cotie mchmahon wearing jersey number 32 and shooting a basketball

CEO atGirlfriend Collective

When it comes to extending its life, you could put in some effort for it, too.

Got it, you’ve been added to our email list.

photo of audi crooks shooting a basketball and hannah hidalgo holding a basketball in hand

photo of UConn basketball player Azzi Fudd holding a basketball while wearing a #35 jersey

Tara Davis-Woodhall of Team United States celebrates with husband Hunter Woodhall after winning the gold medal in the Women’s Long Jump Final on day thirteen of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 08, 2024 in Paris, France.

coach kara lawson from duke university

photo of juju watkins holding a basketball while wearing a usc jersey with the number 12