Founded by Maryland Hall of Famer and professional player Drew Westervelt to solve the problem of caring for his own gear, HEX Performance makes laundry and gear-care formulas for modern performance fabrics. Its products are designed to remove odor at the source while preserving stretch, breathability, wicking and durability, with readily biodegradable formulas that reduce environmental impact. The Baltimore-based company says it now supports hundreds of thousands of athletes across sports and outdoor pursuits.
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GameOut Solutions LLCWith more than 15 years serving the sports industry, GameOut Solutions LLC is an in-house manufacturer of specialty laundry chemicals for sports, industrial, and government users. Its staff chemist develops products for demanding athletic laundry programs, including odor control and restored moisture-wicking performance.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
WIN DetergentWIN Detergent makes oxygen-powered laundry detergent specifically for high-performance activewear, targeting the sweat oils and persistent odors that cling to synthetic fabrics. Bottled in St. Louis and warehoused in Ohio, its low-pH formula is designed to let customers wash technical clothing in warm or hot water without the fiber damage associated with conventional high-pH detergents. WIN’s products are made in the USA, with a fragrance-free option certified through the EPA Safer Choice and Leaping Bunny programs.BROOKLYN, NY
WashWiseCreated by former finance professional Maria Cabral Menezes, WashWise makes clothing-care products for the space between wearing and washing. Its signature Reset Spray is positioned as “dry shampoo for clothes,” refreshing lightly worn garments by neutralizing odors, lifting everyday buildup, and relaxing wrinkles so they can be worn again. WashWise uses bio-based, plant-derived formulas to help extend garment life and reduce unnecessary laundry.
Package FreePackage Free makes everyday laundry and cleaning products designed to reduce waste, a mission that grew from founder Lauren Singer’s zero-waste experiment of fitting her non-compostable, non-recyclable trash into a 16-ounce mason jar. Founded in 2014, the company is especially known for its three-ingredient laundry detergent and its development of a plastic-free laundry pod made with water-soluble wood pulp and cellulose paper. Its formulas are made and packaged in the USA, including at a partner facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.BROOKLYN, NY