Care & Maintenance
How to Wash Muay Thai Shorts
4 min read·NAK LIFE Knowledge
Satin-grade Thai shorts need gentle care. Done right, they keep their colour and stretch for hundreds of rounds.
The short version
Cold wash, inside out, no fabric softener, hang dry. That's 90% of it.
Step by step
- Turn the shorts inside out — protects the print and colour.
- Cold wash, 30°C max — heat damages the satin-grade weave and fades prints.
- Mild detergent, no softener — fabric softener coats the fibres and breaks down the stretch waistband over time.
- Delicate cycle — or hand wash for your fight shorts.
- Hang dry, out of direct sun — never tumble dry. Heat warps the waistband elastic.
Dealing with odour
If shorts smell even after a wash, soak them for 20 minutes in cold water with a cup of white vinegar before the normal wash. It strips the bacteria that cause the smell without bleach.
Ironing
Avoid it. If you must, iron inside out on the very lowest setting, never over prints or the waistband. Steam is gentler than a hot sole plate.
Storing
Hang them; don't bunch. The waistband elastic holds its shape longer when it isn't folded under tension. A clip hanger works well.
