How It Works
When you do finally gather the ideal collection of hosiery, lingerie, sportswear, and activewear, it’s only natural to want to keep them in good shape as long as possible. Our delicate washes are designed to do just that. This cleaner helps to strengthen delicate fibers to extend wear life, while preserving the quality and color of the fabric. Here’s a look at the science behind our specially-formulated washes.
1. Each of our concentrated washes begin a chain of protective actions on your garment the moment they hit warm water. Once the garment has been submerged in the water and wash solution, the cleaning process begins. The solution gently lifts dirt, soil, and perspiration, and keeps impurities at the water surface to prevent them from redepositing elsewhere on the garment.
2. Next, our washes bond with the fibers in your clothing to strengthen the fabric and rejuvenate the elasticity. Most detergents attack a fabric and destroy it along with the dirt. With our Mates, the fabric is strengthened, and your garments come clean in a matter of seconds. Best of all, it is rinse-free, eliminating a step from the cleaning process.
3. All of our washes bond to the fibers, creating a protective coating. In addition to strengthening weakened fibers and preserving quality and color, our delicates washes will also leave your garments clean and smelling like fresh lavender or citrus. Once washed, your delicates can be laid flat or hung to dry.
We all know that it can be tricky to properly care for our delicates. From everyday bras and panties to special-occasion slips and swimwear, this special formula helps to remove perspiration, body oils, stains, and other common contaminants, while preserving the fabric for future use.
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Extend the life and look of your hosiery, activewear, swimwear and lingerie.
Concentrated formulas are economical and rinse-free. You will love the lavender and citrus scents.
Hand or machine wash with all of our Mates.
What Customers Are Saying about us
"Product absolutely perfect! So happy you still make it. Have been using it for many years."
Jean M. Tulsa, OK
"Your product has been keeping my bras alive. I am so happy with your product. My bras have lasted much longer than they should and it is due to your product. My favorite bras are always being discontinued and I appreciate your product so that I can have them longer. I don't know how it works but it does. Thank you!"
Rosemary W., Street, MD
"Soap irritates my legs. I have been hospitalized 10 times for cellulitis and Lingerie Mate is the only thing that does not lead to itchy and dry skin. I love your product."
Kathleen T. Bronxville NY
"I got the shipment from Hosiery Mate this afternoon, and tried out the hosiery gloves as I just came back from a social function which was semi-formal so I had to dress up (dress slacks, shirt, tie, belt, support knee-hi’s, dress shoes, dinner jacket, etc). I would have to agree that while the (love) gloves are embroidered with women as the consumer, it made putting on the knee-hi’s (Wolford Pure Energy 30 in nearly black) a real pleasure, and the advertisement on your website is correct, as I did not have to worry about causing a run or snag from either my nails and/or dry skin while wearing the gloves. In my opinion, every one (male or female) who has to wear hosiery (medical, light support, sheers, or fashion) should have one pair of these gloves (or two).
I’ve found that I can wash up to 6 pairs of knee-hi’s per capful of hosiery mate (separating dark and light colored knee-hi’s), so your recommendation of between 4 to 6 pairs appears to be accurate."
Will P, Las Vegas, NV
I have nylons that have lasted 3 years. I do not get any runs or snags. I love the smell. I thought at first the price was high but it lasted forever!
Jane E, Maplewood, MN
I saw a big difference in my hosiery. I really like this product. (Store) tried to sell me something different but I didn’t want anything else.
Louise F, Washington, NC
Definitely extends the life of my hosiery!
Barbar H, Troutville, VA
I can’t believe how much longer my hose last with Hosiery Mate! I have 2 pairs of Hanes Alive that have lasted from last summer through this Spring!
Marie K, Bamcroft, IA
“I just want to extend my appreciation for Hosiery mate. I’ve used it for 30 years and it is so good that the elasticity in my knee hose goes out before I get a run in the hose. And I think that’s great.”
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
You don’t know how many pairs of hose I have ruined using Woolite. I have been out of Hosiery Mate for a little while and it really makes a big difference.
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
I just want to extent my appreciation for Hosiery Mate. I have used it for 30 years. And it is so good. The elasticity in my knee highs goes out before I get a run in my hose. And I think that’s great! Thank you!
Lynne B, Bountiful, Utah
How Does It Work
THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT
Adding Hosiery Mate to water releases an emulsified resin polymer that bonds to the fibers. It creates a protective coating while allowing the mild detergent system to lift out soil and perspiration. The soil is then kept in suspension rather than being deposited onto the hosiery, so that each garment comes out of the hosiery wash clean. Rinsing is unnecessary.
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