The Detergent Built for Runners
From 5K tempo runs to ultramarathon finishes, your running kit absorbs more sweat than any other clothing you own. The technical fabrics — polyester, nylon, Lycra — are engineered to wick moisture away from your skin, but that same property makes them a magnet for the odour-causing bacteria that standard detergents can't reach.
Titan Wash is an enzyme-powered sports laundry detergent designed specifically for running kit. It eliminates sweat odour at the source and keeps performance fabrics performing.
The Problem with Running Kit and Regular Detergent
Your running kit is covered in high-tech fibres with a tighter weave than everyday clothing. Bacteria and sweat proteins embed deep inside those fibres after every run. Regular detergents don't have the enzyme chemistry to break apart those proteins — so the bacteria survive the wash and reactivate the moment you start sweating again.
This is why your running tee smells clean out of the machine but starts to smell within five minutes of your warm-up. The detergent isn't the problem. The right detergent is.
How Titan Wash Cleans Running Kit
- Enzyme Complex — targets and breaks down the sweat proteins and body oils trapped in synthetic fibres
- Zinc Ricineolate — binds to odour molecules and holds them so they rinse out completely
- Oxygenating Agents — lift residue out of the fabric without bleach or chemicals that damage technical fibres
- Cold-water optimised — fully active from 20°C, so your kit stays intact wash after wash
Safe for All Running Fabrics
- Polyester and Lycra running tees and shorts
- Compression leggings and base layers
- Gore-Tex and waterproof running jackets (preserves DWR coating)
- Merino wool base layers and socks
- Nylon and mesh running vests
No optical brighteners. No chlorine bleach. No phosphates. The formula is as clean as it makes your kit.
The Runner's Wash Routine
- Wash the same day if possible — the longer sweaty kit sits, the deeper bacteria embed.
- Turn kit inside out — sweat and bacteria live on the inside. Give Titan Wash direct access.
- 30g at 30°C — cool wash, concentrated formula. Enzymes do the work the temperature doesn't need to.
- Air dry — extends the life of technical fabrics significantly versus tumble drying.
- Never use fabric softener on running kit — it destroys moisture wicking and creates the perfect environment for bacteria.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Titan Wash safe for Gore-Tex running jackets?
Yes. Titan Wash contains no chlorine bleach or harsh surfactants that strip DWR (Durable Water Repellency) coatings. Your waterproof jacket stays waterproof.
What about merino wool running socks?
Titan Wash is safe for merino wool. Wash at 30°C on a gentle cycle. It cleans without the aggressive chemistry that causes merino to felt or shrink.
How many washes does one pouch give?
25 washes per 750g pouch. The 3-pack (2.25kg) gives 75 washes at 43p each — less than the cost of a gel on your long run.
Will it work on compression leggings?
Yes. The enzyme formula is specifically effective on polyester and elastane — the two fabrics that hold onto odour most stubbornly in compression garments.