All lycra is supposed to be a wicking/technical material. I wash it as any other clothes item, except for bike shorts , I put in a laundry bag to protect them from wear and tear...And , of course I have them air dry. Water proofed jackets/pants is the exception. I understand waterproofed materials are subject to having water proofing materials being damaged by regular soaps. So, I use a soap called Nikwax for technical materials. Still, ever year or so, I am told it is necessary to spray you waterproofed clothes with a waterproofing spray.