This is a polyester shirt from the Uniqlo airism range.

I like the shirt, but recently it got these spots on it? Is this from sweat?

This picture is after washing with lots of detergent.

Is there a way to get it out?

It seems to disappear after a while, but comes back after washing.
The shirt also smells ok, but after wearing it for a short while it starts smelling.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] [S] 10 points 3 months ago (3 children)

You might be right, it mentions 89% Polyester, 11% Elastane.

I did notice that the discoloration almost completely disappears after hanging it outside in the sun for a few hours.

It still gets very smelly as soon as I wear it though (which is not the case with the newer ones) but maybe that's just polyester in general?

  • source
  • parent
  • hideshow 3 child comments
  • [–] 8 points 3 months ago

    Okay yeah, that would be my guess as to what that is then. Honestly, not sure why it goes away for you, as my elastane/spandex blend clothes have just been relegated to the "house clothes" category now. I could be wrong but it looks just like it from what I can see.

    Polyester does hold on to scents like crazy in my experience. If it's not washing out try some isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle and giving it a spritz. Different textiles all have different properties, but I almost always recommend natural fibers for most purposes.

  • source
  • parent