Downy Unstopables- OK on athletic gear?

[cransplash]

I used to use Downy fabric softener (the liquid) on all my clothes until I had read that is bad for athletic gear (it isn't good for quick-dry fabric).

I no longer use Downy, but have been using Downy Unstopables for my regular cotton load (t-shirts, DH's boxers, socks, etc).

Does anyone know if I can use Downy Unstopables for athletic/quick-dry fabric material?

Here is the link: www.downy.com/en-US/product-line/scent-booster.jspx

[sadlebred]

You should not use ANY fabric softener on athletic clothes. It kills the wicking properties. If your clothes stink and you want them to smell fresh, put 1/4 cup of vinegar in the wash. You can also try a sports specific wash like Win or Tide Sport.

www.windetergent.com/
www.tide.com/en-US/product/tide-plus-febreze-freshness-sport-he.jspx

I hate scented detergents and am sensitive to fragrances. Everything I use is unscented.

[cransplash]

This is what I heard too- that it coats the fabric and defeats the wicking properties.

Thus, is Downy good for any clothes?
Also, is the Downy Unstopables different than regular Downy?

[sadlebred]

I wouldn't even want to take the chance.

[cransplash]

I just love how Downy Unstopables smell, but if it's going to ruin our towels (reduces absorbency) and ahtletic apparel (reduces wicking properties), I no longer want to use it. I was hoping the Downy Unstopables would be just that- a "scent booster"- and not necessarily a fabric softener....

[sassystace]

Those Unstoppables are so strongly scented and make your clothes smell for a long time so they have to be coating or imbedding something into the clothes to keep them scented, right?

I'd would use them.

[jordylee]

I wouldn't use it.