The Ultimate Grip Socks Care

Always machine wash your socks in cold water on a gentle cycle. This helps preserve the stretch and keeps the fibers from breaking down too soon, maintaining their shape and comfort over time.

Gentle washing also protects the silicone grips from excessive heat or rough agitation, which can cause them to peel or lose stickiness. For best results, turn your socks inside out before washing, or use a laundry bag.

Fabric softeners may feel tempting, but skip them. They can leave behind a coating that interferes with the non-slip material, reducing the grip’s effectiveness and causing it to wear out faster. So while they might make fabrics feel soft temporarily, they actually work against the function you need most.

Trust us: when it comes to preserving that perfect fit and function, less is more. A mild detergent and cold water are all your socks really need to stay clean, soft, and grippy, just the way they were designed.

Heat can damage the grippy soles and reduce elasticity, causing the silicone to wear down and the fabric to lose its stretch. High temperatures may also cause socks to shrink, altering the fit and comfort.

To maintain their shape and function, always lay your socks flat to air dry, either on a clean towel or a drying rack. Avoid hanging them, as this can lead to stretching or misshaping over time. Skipping the dryer helps preserve the integrity of both the fabric and the grip, ensuring your socks stay supportive and comfortable with every wear.

If you're practicing multiple times a week, rotate between a few pairs of grip socks. This not only helps reduce wear and tear, but also gives each pair time to properly air out and recover between washes.

Alternating your socks prevents overstretching, maintains grip performance, and extends their overall lifespan. Plus, having a few pairs on hand ensures you're always prepared, whether you're heading to a morning Pilates class or an evening stretch session. Think of it as building a mindful movement wardrobe that supports you day after day.

Ideally, you should wash your grip socks after every wear, especially if you're using them for pilates, yoga, barre, or any movement-based class where you’re sweating or barefoot. Washing them regularly keeps bacteria and odor at bay while maintaining the integrity of the fabric and grip. If you're wearing them casually or only for light movement, you can get away with 2–3 wears before washing, as long as they still feel fresh.

As a rule of thumb: if they’ve touched the studio floor, it’s time for a wash.

Want your favorite pair to stay grippy, comfy, and in shape for as long as possible? Here’s how to make them last:

1. Use a Laundry Bag
Toss them into a mesh bag to protect them from rougher items (like towels or zippers) during the wash cycle. It also helps you quickly find your socks after the wash cycle and set them aside to air dry. No digging through laundry needed.

2. Keep Them Away From Velcro 
Velcro snags can pull and damage the delicate fabric. Always store socks separately from items with hooks, zippers, or rough textures.

3. Don’t Stretch Them When Putting On
Slide them on gently. Yanking or overstretching can loosen the elastic and compromise fit over time.

4. Store Them Gently Folded
No tight rolling or stretching over shoes. Just a soft fold or flat lay in your drawer helps preserve their shape and grip.

When you care for your gear, you’re also caring for your practice. Taking the time to wash, store, and rotate your socks with intention isn’t just about making them last longer. It's also about showing up for yourself with mindfulness, even in the smallest routines. Just like in movement, consistency and care build strength over time. A little intention goes a long way, creating a foundation of support, comfort, and presence that you can carry with you.