Wow, gentle cycle washings and dryings. I stuff all of my bike clothes into one machine, set it to hot water wash, then throw it into a hot dryer until the stuff is dry to the touch (not roasted). Luckily everything has survived (except for a pair of polypro socks that were miss filed and added to a dryer full of jeans. The socks melted and turned into a crunchy ball). I don't use any softener since it would be like buttering my clothes (eww) and use whatever non-scented liquid detergent is on sale. I feel almost neglectful.