Laundry day can sometimes feel like a chore, but it's essential for keeping our clothes clean, fresh, and in good condition. Here are the top five laundry mishaps and tips on how to avoid them, ensuring your laundry comes out perfect every time. 1. Overloading the Washing Machine Mistake: It's tempting to cram as much as possible into a single load to save time and energy. However, overloading your washing machine can lead to poorly washed clothes and can also put extra strain on your machine's motor. How to Avoid: Ensure you're not filling the machine beyond its recommended capacity by separa ..read more

As we step into the new year, many of us are armed with resolutions to lead healthier, more active lifestyles. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or just starting your wellness journey, one often overlooked aspect of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is the care of your activewear. You want your workout gear to work as hard as you do, and it deserves the best care to ensure it stands up to the challenges of your fitness routine. Welcome to the HEX’s activewear laundry guide for a fresh start in 2024! 1. Understand Your Activewear Fabrics Before diving into the laundry routine, take a moment to ..read more

The holiday season is here, and what better way to show your loved ones you care than with gifts that contribute to their health and wellness? From tech-savvy wearables to fitness accessories that make staying active a breeze, here's a curated list of our favorite holiday gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast! 1. Sunny Health & Fitness Walkstation Slim Treadmill Ideal for those who can't sit still, the Sunny Health & Fitness Walkstation Slim Treadmill is a game-changer. This collapsible treadmill is designed to conveniently fit under a desk, allowing your loved one to stay active even ..read more

Laundry day – a necessary chore that none of us can escape. Whether you love it or loathe it, understanding those laundry care tags on your clothing is essential to keeping your garments in tip-top shape. Have you ever wondered what those symbols and letters mean? Fear not! In this blog, we'll decode laundry care tags, so you can confidently navigate your laundry routine. The Universal Laundry Care Tag Symbols Laundry care tags are those tiny, often overlooked labels stitched onto the inner seams of your clothing. They contain a wealth of information about how to clean, dry, and maintain your ..read more

Our tip #1: Head home every other weekend and take your laundry with you. No one does laundry like mom! JK…. Adulting is hard and new tasks, like laundry, don’t make adulting any easier. No one wants to add laundry to their tasks of new responsibilities at college but unless you have the luxury of sending your clothes away to a laundry service every week, it’s just something you’re going to have to learn. Hey… you may even enjoy it - who knows! Either way, it’s a good skill to know. Here are our tips to the basics… whether you’re a laundry pro or a laundry schmoo.  CONSISTANCY Just like a ..read more

Now more than ever consumers seem to be focused on sustainability and making choices that not only benefit themselves but also the planet. The term “eco-friendly” has crept into so many different categories: household cleaning, automotive, appliances, energy, the list goes on. But what does the term really mean, what does it mean in laundry and what does it mean to a brand like HEX? Eco-friendly products, practices and services are meant to have a lower impact on the environment than traditional products, practices and services. Eco-friendly has many different applications in the laundry cate ..read more

Not that any of us want to ADD to our to-do list (it’s too nice to be inside cleaning!), but we thought it would be helpful to provide a list of household items you may not be cleaning often or correctly. After all, most people don’t realize they should be cleaning cotton fabric differently than synthetic fabrics. We thought it would be helpful to list what else you should think about cleaning differently…we may be laundry experts, but we’re definitely not general cleaning experts. We can provide the list, it's up to you how to tackle it! Wishing you patience, attention to detail and flexibili ..read more

Are you loving summer as much as we are at HEX?! We cannot get enough of the outdoors. We are over those air quality alerts and wildfires from Canada, though! Americans are typically 3x more active in the summer than they are in the winter, all thanks to nicer weather.   You may find yourself walking, swimming or biking. But what about some competitive outdoor activities! What are they and what are their benefits?  We break down some of the top summer sports, what they are, where you can find them near you and what the benefits they have on your health: Pickleball Ball It’s all ..read more

You may have heard the term “synthetic fabrics” before, especially if you live in the world of activewear. Brands like Nike, Lululemon, Under Armour and more have all introduced synthetic fabrics into their apparel in the last few years. But what are they and why are big name brands using them? Brands who use synthetics fabrics in their clothes:                  The word “synthetic” can sometimes have a negative connotation - depending on how it’s used. But that's not the case in the apparel industry (at least in our opinion). Synthet ..read more

We, at HEX, would like to introduce you to a friend of ours: The Sculpt Society. The Sculpt Society is the #1 Sculpt and Dance Cardio workout designed to empower women through movement. TSS is about feeling confident and strong in our own bodies and loving them for all that they do for us! Their goal is to give you a great workout in less than an hour - wherever you are. HEX x The Sculpt Society The Sculpt Society and HEX Performance have come together to enrich your fitness experience and help you look + feel your best, from your movement practice to your laundry routine. From beginner to adv ..read more