Sabrinas Organizing

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home Organization
  • Healthy Recipes
  • DIY Home Projects
  • Browse Gift Ideas
  • Donate Stuff
  • Recycling Events 2025
  • Solution Consultations
  • Virtual Organizing
  • Disclosure Policy and Cookies
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home Organization
  • Healthy Recipes
  • DIY Home Projects
  • Browse Gift Ideas
  • Donate Stuff
  • Recycling Events 2025
  • Solution Consultations
  • Virtual Organizing
  • Disclosure Policy and Cookies
×
Home » Home Organization » Clothing

How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf

Modified: May 8, 2025 Published: May 8, 2025 by Sabrina Quairoli Visit our "Disclosure Policy and Cookies" page in the menu for details. This post may contain affiliate links. 2 Comments

Spread the love

I have several workout clothes and sportswear, depending on the occasion. Some are from summer, when the weather is warm, and others are for winter, when I need an extra lining because of the frigid temperatures. But organizing them on a shelf has been tricky. Come along to see how to organize sportswear using two beneficial products.

Jump to:
  • Tools used to organize sportswear:
  • How do I Organize My Sportswear?

(Note: these products were purchased with my own money, no one is paying me to make this recommendation.) If you click through on Amazon (affiliate).com, I will get a small referral fee at no cost to you.

Tools used to organize sportswear:

One BoxLegend(R) Folding Clothes system (affiliate) - I purchased one off Amazon (affiliate) (affiliate). Below are some other ones I found in various colors. (Note: if you click through and buy on Amazon (affiliate), I will receive a small referral fee at no cost to you.)

Image of BoxLegend V5 Shirt Folder Clothes Folding Board Shirt Folder Easy and Fast

BoxLegend V5 Shirt Folder Clothes Folding Board Shirt Folder Easy and Fast

Buy Now →

(affiliate)

EZStax Organization System (affiliate)-I got the 40-piece set, but you can get more or less depending on your needs. This system was also purchased on Amazon (affiliate)(affiliate). Below are some I found in various quantities. (Note: if you click through and buy on Amazon (affiliate), I will receive a small referral fee at no cost to you.)

Image of EZSTAX Closet Organizer and Shirt Folder | Regular Size, 20-Pack

EZSTAX Closet Organizer and Shirt Folder | Regular Size, 20-Pack

Buy Now →

(affiliate)

These two products were purchased together, and when they came in, I spent time organizing sportswear. The total time it took me to do this organizing project was 1.5 hours, including purging and organizing the clothing.

How do I Organize My Sportswear?

The big problem with sportswear on a shelf is that

I have several shelves (affiliate) in my closet, so placing my sportswear on one was a no-brainer. But there were some issues with that. When I would pull from the bottom of the pile, it would destroy the entire folded pile of clothes, resulting in a big mess. Check out this image of how my closet shelf looked before.

How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf from Drab to Fab - before image

Now, you can see it looks ok but didn't function well.

Then, I looked at these products and thought, "What the heck? I should try them to see if they will help me organize the sportswear clothing." Read below to see how I organized these shelves (affiliate).

Clear out the sportswear you don't use.

First, I cleared out the sportswear I did not need. Then, I asked myself these questions. Visit the complete post here.

getting rid of clothes questions checklist

I got rid of a good number of shirts and shorts-yay! But I still had about 40 pieces of clothing, from tops to sports bras.

Then, I pulled out all the shirts and shorts and sorted them by type and season. I wanted all the winter workout clothing together since it was thicker than the other pieces.

After sorting, I started to fold them to fit in the EZStax system.

How to fold workout shirts so they are symmetrical in size?

First, you lay the shirt front side down. And smooth it out.

Step one of folding a workout shirt

Then, you fold in the arms and bottom of the shirt so that it is lined up with the folding system.

Step two of folding a workout shirt

After this step, you flip the right side first to fold the right side back of the shirt. Then, you flip the left side onto the right side back of the shirt. Keep in mind, you need to do this fast, or the shirt will slide.

Step three of folding a workout shirt

Now, you can flip the front of the shirt up and over the back of the shirt. And, that is! This is now the correct size for the EZStax system.

Step four of folding a workout shirt

I did this process with all my shirts. One BoxLegend(R) Folding Clothes system (affiliate) also has ways to do it for pants. The exercise pants were pretty easy to get to the right size of the EZStax Organization System, so I folded them the usual way.

And, that is it! Here is what it looked like after I added one shirt to each of the EZStax systems. I did need a few more of these, so I ordered a small butch to add the few extra shirts I have to the system.

How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf from Drab to Fab - after image

What do you think of this system? Would you try it? How do you organize sportswear? I would love to hear from you. Please leave a comment below.

Visit these clothing posts below for additional tips to organize your entire closet.

WHAT TO KEEP IN YOUR ORGANIZED CLOSET

THE ULTIMATE CLOSET ORGANIZATION TIPS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

5 SUPER IMPORTANT MEN'S CLOSET ORGANIZATION TIPS

ELEVEN EASY 15 MINUTE CLOSET ORGANIZING TASKS TO CLEAR OUT THE CLOSET

15 UNIQUE THINGS TO TOSS FOR A STRESS-FREE KIDS CLOSET

7 CREATIVE WAYS OF ORGANIZING YOUR KID'S CLOSET

4 AREAS OF AN ORGANIZED CLOSET MADE SIMPLE

HOW TO STORE CLOTHING IN REALLY SMALL SPACES

SHOULD YOU FOLD OR HANG CLOTHING

20 SIGNS A CLOSET NEEDS TO BE PURGED

  • 4 Areas of an Organized Closet Made Simple - square image
    4 Areas of an Organized Closet Made Simple
  • 11 Easy 15 Minute Closet Organizing tasks- square image
    Eleven Easy 15 Minute Closet Organizing Tasks to clear out the Closet
  • Closet with suits in it
    Essential Mens Closet Organization Tips
  • How to Make Repurposed DIY Day of the Week Closet Dividers in Square with title
    How to Make Repurposed DIY Day of the Week Closet Dividers
How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf from Drab to Fab - featured image
How to Organize Sportswear on a Shelf from Drab to Fab - before and after long image

(Visited 9,857 times, 28 visits today)

More Closet Organization Tips

  • jewelry boxes in drawer with title at the top right - square image
    Amazing Ways to Organize Your Jewelry
  • How to Host a Declutter Party - square image
    How To Host A Declutter Party {Step by Step Instructions}
  • week day organizers tips
    DIY Affordable Week Day Clothing Organizer - upcycling project
  • How to Easily Organize Family Coats in a Coat Closet
    How to Easily Organize Family Coats in a Coat Closet

About Sabrina Quairoli

I love sharing my passion for organizing life and home. I hope you get inspired when visiting my home organizing tips, quick weeknight recipes, party planning ideas, and DIY organizing projects. Visit the About Me page to read my story.

Comments

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  1. Kathy says

    August 08, 2021 at 8:50 am

    Are you able to see clearly the clothing and is it easy to get something out of the middle without messing up everything? I love the idea. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Sabrina Quairoli says

      August 08, 2021 at 7:47 pm

      Yes, I am able to see all the clothing in the middle. The trays do collapse when there is nothing in it, so I had to remember where I pulled the item from. When I fold them item to put it back, I have to hold open the tray above so I have room to slide the folded item in. It takes a little practice but it works pretty well. Yes, I am able to pull out the items without messing it up.

      Reply
Sabrina owner of Sabrina's Organizing and Admin Services

Hey, I'm Sabrina!

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog, where you can find Home Organizing, Quick Weeknight Recipes, and DIY Craft Home Organizing Projects. Feel free to browse around to get motivated to improve your home life!

Learn More
Sabrina Morresi Quairoli Received the NAPO Certificate of Study for Essentials of Productivity - digital badge
Sabrina's Organizing Supporting individuals since 1997 BANNER 25 year banner
Ready to Streamline Your Home - Get this year's Declutter Challenge ebook for Free long image

Recent Posts

  • a house with a wrap around porch - with the title of post at the top center. Square image
    How to Organize Your Home Update Projects
  • title and square image mason jar with gems and paint and white faux flowers
    Orange and Yellow Glass Gem Craft on Mason Jar
  • dollar store sewing kits organized by type
    How to Make Sewing Mason Jar Kits
  • How to Set Up Your Home Emergency Plan - square image
    How to Set Up Your Home Emergency Plan

Popular Posts

  • Yummy Curry Chicken Salad Recipe
  • Places To Donate Jewelry You Do Not Want
  • The Ultimate Cruise Packing List Everyone Needs
  • 43 Positive Mantra Sayings to Keep You on the…
  • This Year's Recycling and Shredder Events

Planners You And Your Family Will Love!

Buy Yours Today!

For women, mom, etc...

Mom Agenda logo and M in the center - planner in the background

Mom Agenda

Buy Now →

For Students, planning time and homework

OOOC Planners in various colors

Order Out of Chaos® Academic Planners - Student Academic Planners

Buy Now →

For 8x11" Planners Lovers

planner with colorful tabs and open book square image

Simplified by Emily Ley for AT-A-GLANCE®

Buy Now →

(affiliate)

Click on this badge to learn what this badge means on NAPO.net

Sabrina's Organizing & Admin Services Registered & Insured through 2025
Get your free copy of our Home Management binder ebook
Get our Holiday Season Planner to help you save money and time with free checklists and Printables to make this season amazing

Amazon Disclosure


Sabrina's Organizing blog is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Footer

Visit our "Disclosure Policy and Cookies" for details. Affiliate links appear on this page from Google Adsense, Amazon, Order Out of Chaos, Impact affiliate members, Rakuten affiliate members, and Awin affiliate members.

Services

Banner ad for Sabrina's Organizing Solution meeting services - has a check and says What do you get for this service?
Face-to-face with an Expert; 1-2 hour meeting duration
Plus, a personalized Solution Report with customized room-by-room plans in 24 Hours
Let's Talk to Get a Fresh Perspective of Your Home!
I want a fresh perspective
This fee is for a 1–3-bedroom home or a small single-room office. 
For larger homes, please get in touch with me to discuss your specific situation. 
-horizontal banner ad
banner ad that says Feeling overwhelmed and at a loss on how to finish the goal quickly and easily? Need someone to help you be accountable to complete your goal? This service is for you! What's your goal? Organizing Accountability for one(1) room or small area Important Smaller Organizing Projects - See examples on service page. Staying Consistently Accountable to Tasks Ready to Get Your Goals Done? Let's Talk Today. -horizontal banner ad

My Cookbook for Sale

banner ad with my information about my ebook - Do you love to Grill but don't like to make a Meal Plan? This digital cookbook shares 14 recipes (Entrée, Side, & Dessert) to choose from, allowing you to mix and match to create your own 3-course dinner your family will love!

↑ back to top

About

  • About Me
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy and Cookies
  • Google Analytics Privacy Statement and Opt-Out Option
Sabrina's Organizing Supporting individuals since 1997 BANNER 25 year banner

Certifications and Associations

  • 2025 NAPO Business Stamp of Approval
Sabrina Morresi-Quairoli received Essentials of Productivity Certificate of Study from NAPO.

Contact

  • Contact
  • Solution Consultations
  • Virtual Organizing Consults
  • Write for Us
Productivity and Organizing Blog Carnival Ultimate Star Blogger Member
Sabrina's Organizing,  Sabrina's Admin Services, Organizing on a Dime, and Recipes to Chew On blogs by Sabrina Morresi-Quairoli is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Copyright © 2011-2025. Sabrina's Organizing Blog content by Sabrina Morresi-Quairoli is licensed. Based on work at Sabrina’s Organizing blog, social media content, and newsletters shared, permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available when contacting me.

Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}
Manage Consent
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Manage options Manage services Manage {vendor_count} vendors Read more about these purposes
View preferences
{title} {title} {title}