The Detergent Built for Cycling Kit
Cycling kit is the most technical clothing most people own — and the most punished. Hours of sweat pressed into lycra bibs, jerseys soaked through on climbs, and a chamois that has to stay hygienic ride after ride. Washing it wrong ruins expensive kit fast. Washing it with regular detergent leaves bacteria behind.
Titan Wash is an enzyme-powered sports detergent designed for exactly this job: eliminating odour-causing bacteria from technical fabrics while protecting them.
Why Cycling Kit Needs a Specialist Detergent
Lycra and polyester wick sweat brilliantly, but their tight weave traps sweat proteins and bacteria where standard detergents can't reach. That's why bibs and jerseys start to smell within minutes of your next ride starting. The chamois adds another challenge — it needs to be properly clean for hygiene, but hot washes and harsh chemicals break down its padding and antibacterial finish.
Titan Wash cleans fully at 30°C with no chlorine bleach and no harsh surfactants — thorough hygiene without the damage.
What's Inside Every Pouch
- High Enzyme Complex — breaks down sweat proteins and body oils trapped in synthetic fibres
- Zinc Ricineolate — binds odour molecules so they rinse out completely
- Oxygenating Agents — lift road grime and residue without bleach
- Cold-water optimised — fully active at low temperatures to protect elastic fibres and coatings
Safe on All Cycling Kit
- Lycra bib shorts and tights — including the chamois
- Jerseys, gilets, and arm warmers
- Waterproof and DWR-coated jackets
- Merino wool base layers and socks
No optical brighteners. No chlorine bleach. No phosphates.
The Cyclist's Wash Routine
- Wash bibs after every ride — chamois hygiene isn't optional. Bacteria left in the pad cause saddle sores.
- Turn kit inside out — the sweat side needs direct contact with the detergent.
- 30g at 30°C — cool wash, gentle cycle for bibs.
- Never use fabric softener — it coats the chamois and kills moisture wicking.
- Air dry — heat is the enemy of elastane.
For the full guide, read How to Wash Cycling Kit Without Wrecking It.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe for bib shorts and the chamois?
Yes. Titan Wash contains no chlorine bleach or harsh surfactants, so it cleans the chamois thoroughly without degrading the padding or its finish.
Will it strip the waterproofing on my rain jacket?
No. Titan Wash is free of the harsh chemistry that strips DWR (Durable Water Repellency) coatings. Your waterproofs stay waterproof.
Can I wash merino base layers with it?
Yes. Wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle. Titan Wash cleans merino without the aggressive chemistry that causes felting or shrinking.
How many washes per pouch?
25 washes per 750g pouch. The 3-pack gives 75 washes at 43p each.