Yoga Capri Leggings Care: Keep Them Looking New
By Asana Hawaii | Check out our exclusive deals on Island | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to wash and care for your yoga capri leggings to preserve their stretch, color, and UPF protection. Tips for your favorite Asana Hawaii prints.
Quick answer
To keep your yoga capri leggings looking new, wash them inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle and hang them to dry. This preserves the spandex elasticity and the printed design.
Why special care matters for printed capris
The vibrant prints on your Asana Hawaii leggings—like the Kona Coast Reef or Dolphin Unity designs—are applied to a high-stretch fabric (82% polyester, 18% spandex). If you toss them in hot water or a hot dryer, the spandex can break down and the print can crack or fade. That’s why a few simple steps make a big difference.
These leggings also have a 38-40 UPF sun protection rating built into the fabric. Harsh detergents and heat can degrade that protection over time, so gentle care protects both the look and the function.
Step-by-step care routine
- Turn leggings inside out: Before washing, turn your yoga capri leggings inside out. This protects the outer print from rubbing against other fabrics and reduces pilling. Check the inner pocket (if present) for small items you might have left inside.
- Wash in cold water on gentle cycle: Use a mild liquid detergent (no fabric softener, which coats the spandex fibers). Set your machine to cold water and the gentle or delicates cycle. Hot water breaks down spandex elasticity and can fade prints. If your machine has a pre-soak option, skip it—prolonged soaking can loosen the print adhesive.
- Never put them in the dryer: After washing, lay the leggings flat on a drying rack or hang them in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight. The heat from a dryer will degrade the spandex and can cause the UPF finish to wear off faster. Avoid wringing or twisting the wet fabric—gently squeeze out excess water and roll in a towel if needed.
- Store folded, not hung by the waistband: Fold your capri leggings and store them in a drawer. Hanging them by the elastic waistband can stretch it out over time, leading to a loose fit during practice. If you must hang them, fold the waistband over the hanger rather than clipping it.
Products mentioned in this guide
- Kona Coast Reef Yoga Capri Leggings: Made from 82% polyester, 18% spandex with a very soft four-way stretch fabric and flat seams. The spandex content means heat and agitation can permanently stretch or damage the fit, so cold-water gentle washing is essential.
Kona Coast Reef Yoga Capri Leggings - Dolphin Unity Yoga Capri Leggings: Features a smooth microfiber yarn and an inner pocket, with 38-40 UPF sun protection. The inner pocket stitching is delicate; turning the leggings inside out before washing protects those seams from snagging.
Dolphin Unity Yoga Capri Leggings - Hawaii Morning Yoga Capri Leggings: Designed to match the Hawaii Morning Sports Bra, with a high elastic waistband and four-way stretch. If you own the matching bra, wash both together on the same gentle cycle to keep the set’s colors consistent.
