vWhy should you wash clothes inside out? | March 23, 2025

We all have our own habits when it comes to clothing care. And to make clothes last longer, some people adopt an almost systematic reflex: wash inside out. In fact, there are several reasons why you should do this. We’ll tell you more about this later in this article.

Sweaters, T-shirts, jeans, shirts, pants: Why do you have to wash clothes inside out?

Your favourite sweaters, T-shirts, shirts and trousers deserve to be pampered. This means washing, drying and then ironing. To properly start a machine wash cycle, some people recommend washing clothes inside out. And believe it or not, getting into this habit will not prevent your clothes from being washed properly. Quite the contrary, this operation, which seems trivial, will prolong their lifespan. Without further ado, we reveal the main  reasons  that should push you to do so.

1. Most dirt and sweat accumulate inside your clothes

The outside of a garment isn’t the only part exposed to dirt and contamination. There’s also the inside, which is in direct contact with the skin and is located inside your jeans or underwear. This is because bodily fluids and perspiration accumulate there and cause yellow sweat stains and persistent odours. So if you adopt this reflex, your clothes will thank you!

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