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Wed all probably like to do less laundry.

Smiling woman sitting with dog on doorway of camper van during vacation

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Over-washing can cause fading and shortens the overall lifespan of clothing.

If youre new to wash-less and low-wash clothes, heres what you better know.

How do wash-less clothes work?

Merino Wool Crew Neck TShirt in clay on white background

Some brands, like Patagonia andLululemon, use textile treatments that contain silver to serve as anantimicrobial agent.

Ably Apparel usesFilium, an innovative liquid-repellent treatment that protects fabrics from stains, bacteria, and smells.

In other words, wash-less clothes work in a variety of ways.

Black Unbound Merino Leggings on model with white shoes on grey background

Therefore, they may have varying degrees of success as far asB.O.-blockinggoeswhich brings us to our next point.

Do you still need to launder wash-less clothes?

Using wash-less clothes can mean doing fewer loads of laundry and using less water.

Black Duer No Sweat Everyday Pant on model wearing Adidas sneakers

While buying new clothing isnt the best choicesustainability-wise, saving water is.

Here, weve selected some of the best options for wash-less clothes on the market now.

Available in sizes XSXL.

Black Duer Live Lite Utility Short on model wearing white shoes on grey background

Temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking, theyll keep you cool and comfortable.

Theyre as soft as sweatpants but wont feel frumpy.

Available in sizes 2434.

Turquoise Pangaia Recycled Cotton Sweatshirt on white background

Pangaia Recycled Cotton Sweatshirt

Pangaia

It doesnt get much cozier than this heavyweightsweatshirtfrom Pangaia.

Its made with recycled and organic cotton and treated with the brands PPRMINT anti-odor compound.

Available in sizes XXSXXL.

Red Pangaia Move Zipped Jacket with side zipper pockets on white background

Pangaia Move Zipped Jacket

For a more technical outer layer, try Pangaias track jacket.

With a slight sheen to its fabric and antibacterial treatment, itll feel as fresh as you look.

Even if youre out all day, youll still feel breezy by the time you get back home.

Yellow Ably Leilani Women’s Lightweight French Terry Joggers on model wearing white shoes and a black sportsbra

Available in sizes XSXXL.

Pack them for the nexthiking tripyou take where youll be without a washer for a few days.

Available in sizes SL.

Black and red Ably Victoria Women’s Yoga Leggings on model wearing white shoes and black sports bra

In other words, its in the running for holy grailactivewear.

Available in sizes 420.

Available in sizes XS3XL.

Olive green Ably Macy Women’s Long Sleeve Thermal Henley with blue trim and buttons on model sitting on white stool

Patagonia Barely Bra on model wearing red leggings

Gray Lululemon Swiftly Tech Long Sleeve Shirt 2.0 on plus size model wearing black leggings

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Red and mustard yellow Smartwool Women’s Intraknit™ Thermal Merino Base Layer Colorblock 14 Zip on white background

Sienna Allbirds Women’s Sea Tee on model wearing tan pants