Underwear and exercise and what has to be changed afterwards

Short answer: Change your underwear immediately after exercise. Damp fabric against the skin in the hour afterwards is where most skin problems arise, not during the workout itself.

The hour afterwards is the critical one

During exercise you move and the air circulates. Afterwards you sit still in damp clothing, and that is where the problems come from. See bamboo underwear for women.

The material during exercise

Bamboo viscose moves moisture away from the skin, which makes a session more comfortable at low and moderate intensity. See bamboo workout clothing for women.

Long legs against chafing

Chafing between the thighs is the most common exercise problem. Long legs or under shorts remove it. See bamboo under shorts.

Wash at once or hang to dry

The sweat must not dry into a crumpled pile. Hang the clothing to dry until it is washed. See washing and care.

Frequently asked questions

When should you change after exercise?

Straight away. Damp clothing against the skin afterwards is where most problems arise.

Can you exercise in bamboo underwear?

At low and moderate intensity yes. With heavy, prolonged sweating technical polyester dries faster.

What do you do if it is not washed straight away?

Hang it to dry. Sweat that dries into a pile gives an odour that sets in.