I have to confess: I have not replaced my sports bras in a very, very long time. I don’t mean a year or two—I’m talking six to seven years and, to be honest, probably more.
It’s not like my sports bras go unused and remain in a like-new state. I work out almost daily. I do hot yoga and regularly go hiking, biking, and jogging. I also like to take my dog on long walks. Sometimes, I even use the Peloton in my living room.
These sports bras support me through it all (pun intended).
Some of my bras, like the ones I use for yoga, are in fairly good shape, but the pieces I wear during intense activities like running? Those are pretty shot, yet they remain in my underwear drawer.
It turns out there are a handful of factors that can affect the lifespan of your sports bras—like how you clean them and the materials they’re made of.
While it can be tempting to wear the same one for years if it seems to be working well enough, replacing your sports bra is still a good idea. Here’s why.
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