How to Keep Your 2UNDR Shorts Looking New: A Simple Care Routine

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Wash your 2UNDR shorts inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, skip fabric softener and bleach, and air-dry them away from direct sun. Treat the Joey Pouch® liner and quick-drying fabric gently, and your shorts will keep their color, stretch, and shape far longer.

Your 2UNDR shorts are built for pool days, pickleball courts, and everything in between. But the same quick-drying fabric and Joey Pouch® liner that make them comfortable can wear out faster than they should if you wash them like ordinary cotton shorts.

This routine is simple: five steps you can fold into your normal laundry, plus a few habits to avoid. It works for the Juicy 2 in 1 Short and the Bodhi Short, and it takes less effort than replacing a pair you loved.

Why 2UNDR shorts need their own care routine

The Juicy 2 in 1 Short is made with high-grade, quick-drying materials designed to withstand the elements, and its liner features the patented Joey Pouch®. The Bodhi Short uses a quick-dry, wrinkle-resistant 4-way stretch polyester blend partially derived from discarded water bottles. Those performance fabrics respond well to gentle washing and poorly to heat, harsh chemicals, and heavy agitation.

A dedicated shorts care routine protects two things: the fabric's stretch and quick-dry finish, and the liner's structure. Once stretch goes flat or a liner loses its shape, no amount of washing brings it back. Prevention is the whole game.

• Check the care label on your specific pair before washing; it is the final word on temperature and drying.
• Wash shorts separately from heavy items like jeans or towels to reduce abrasion.

Step 1: Prep before you wash

Empty every pocket, close all zippers and buttons, and turn the shorts inside out. This single habit does more to preserve shorts color than any detergent. Inside out, the outer face of the fabric rubs against itself instead of against zippers, buttons, and other garments, which is where fading and pilling start.

If you have worn the shorts to the pool or the pickleball court, give them a quick rinse in cool water before they go in the hamper. Rinsing removes chlorine, salt, and sunscreen while they are still fresh, rather than letting them sit in the fabric for days.

• Common mistake: leaving shorts balled up in a gym bag. Damp fabric left in a bag is where odors set in.
• Checkpoint: pockets empty, zippers closed, shorts inside out, and no visible debris before the wash starts.

Step 2: Wash cold and gentle

Use cold water on a gentle or delicate cycle with a mild liquid detergent. Cold water is the single most effective way to preserve shorts color and protect the 4-way stretch in the Bodhi Short and the quick-drying fabric in the Juicy 2 in 1 Short. Hot water accelerates dye loss and can degrade stretch fibers over time.

Skip fabric softener and bleach entirely. Softener leaves a residue that coats performance fabric and reduces its ability to wick and dry quickly; bleach attacks dye and fibers. If your shorts are heavily soiled, a second gentle wash beats a hotter one.

• Use the smallest amount of detergent that gets the job done; excess detergent traps in fabric.
• Wash with similar colors and similar weights to avoid dye transfer and abrasion.

Step 3: Handle the Joey Pouch® liner with care

The liner in the Juicy 2 in 1 Short features the patented Joey Pouch®, which cradles your most delicate assets. That structure is the reason the shorts feel the way they do, so treat the liner as the most delicate part of the garment. Inside-out washing protects it, and avoiding the dryer protects it more.

Do not wring, twist, or stretch the liner when moving shorts from washer to drying rack. Support the shorts with both hands and let the water drain naturally. If you notice the liner losing its shape, switch to air-drying exclusively and check that your washer is not set to a heavy cycle.

• Common mistake: pulling shorts out of the washer by one leg, which stresses the liner seams.
• Checkpoint: the liner should lie flat and untwisted when you set the shorts out to dry.

Step 4: Air-dry away from direct sun

Lay your shorts flat or hang them in the shade. Air-drying protects the quick-dry finish, preserves color, and avoids the heat damage a dryer can cause. Direct sun is the enemy here: UV light fades dye faster than any wash cycle, especially on deeper colors like the Juicy 2 in 1 Short in Navy or Dark Waves.

If you must use a dryer, choose the lowest heat setting and remove the shorts while they are still slightly damp. High heat is what shrinks waistbands, dulls color, and shortens the life of stretch fibers.

• Hang shorts by the waistband, not by one leg, to keep the shape even.
• In humid weather, point a fan at the drying area rather than reaching for the dryer.

Step 5: Store and rotate

Once the shorts are completely dry, fold them and store them in a dry place. Never put shorts away damp; trapped moisture causes odor and can damage the fabric over time. Rotating between two or three pairs gives each one a rest day, which extends the life of the stretch and the liner.

For travel or the gym bag, pack shorts loosely rather than compressing them at the bottom of a bag. If they get damp, air them out before they go back in the drawer.

• Common mistake: storing shorts in a sealed plastic bin while still warm from the dryer.
• Checkpoint: shorts are fully dry, folded, and stored where air can circulate.

Your 2UNDR shorts care routine at a glance

1. Prep the shorts: Empty pockets, close zippers, turn the shorts inside out, and rinse off chlorine or sunscreen after pool or court use. Checkpoint: nothing in the pockets and the outer face is protected.
2. Wash cold on gentle: Use cold water, a mild liquid detergent, and a delicate cycle. Skip fabric softener and bleach. This is the step that preserves color and stretch the most.
3. Protect the liner: Move the shorts with both hands, never wring or twist the Joey Pouch® liner, and let water drain naturally. Checkpoint: the liner lies flat and untwisted.
4. Air-dry in the shade: Lay flat or hang by the waistband away from direct sun. If using a dryer, choose the lowest heat and remove slightly damp. Direct sun and high heat are the two fastest ways to fade or shrink your shorts.
5. Store dry and rotate: Fold fully dry shorts into a dry place and rotate between pairs so each one gets a rest. Checkpoint: never store shorts damp or still warm.

How your specific 2UNDR shorts differ

• Juicy 2 in 1 Short - Navy: Constructed with high-grade, quick-drying materials designed to withstand the elements, with a liner featuring the patented Joey Pouch®. The quick-dry fabric and structured liner are exactly why this pair benefits from cold washing and air-drying instead of heat.
• Bodhi Short - Light Blue: Features a quick-dry, wrinkle-resistant 4-way stretch material made from a polyester blend partially derived from discarded water bottles. Four-way stretch is the feature most affected by hot water and dryer heat, so gentle washing protects the fit you bought it for.

A good 2UNDR shorts maintenance routine is mostly about what you avoid: hot water, fabric softener, bleach, direct sun, and the dryer. Follow these five steps, and your shorts will keep their color, their quick-dry feel, and their Joey Pouch® liner comfort for many seasons of pool days and pickleball.