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Downy Rinse Teams with NFL Flag as Official Odor-Fighting Partner

The partnership will deepen its commitment to youth sports, reaching 765,000 athletes across 2,000 leagues nationwide.

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By: Lianna Albrizio

Associate Editor

Downy Rinse, the odor-fighting fabric rinse from Procter & Gamble, has teamed with NFL Flag – the league’s official youth flag football league for ages 5-17 operated by RCX Sports.

The brand is stepping into the game with a commitment to rinse out stubborn uniform odors and residues in a single wash, taking the stress out of laundry.

The partnership will kick off at the NFL Flag Championships today, July 17, 2025, and extend across NFL Flag league play and regional tournaments all year.

“We are thrilled to partner with NFL Flag to help football families solve one of the top laundry issues: malodor,” said Redge Abueva, VP of NA Fabric Enhancers at Procter & Gamble. “This partnership goes beyond just fresh jerseys; it’s about empowering young athletes with the confidence to perform their best and supporting the families behind them with a product that is going to be a game changer in their everyday laundry routine. We recognize that parents are on cleaning duty for junior athletes, battling their not-so-fresh uniforms as the undisputed laundry experts in their households. Downy Rinse exists to lighten their load.”

A Cleaner Generation of Football Stars

Flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, played by over 20 million people across 100 countries. The sport will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, which is a historic moment for the flag football community, and the league – along with the 32 NFL Clubs – are investing in the development and growth of flag football as a global game.

Downy Rinse’s partnership with NFL Flag will ensure that the next generation of football stars and their families can focus on the game, not their sweaty gear. The unique Downy Rinse formula penetrates deep into fabrics to help remove tough, set-in odors that detergent can’t reach. It is safe on all washable fabrics, including workout clothes and athleisure, and leaves clothing fresher, softer and brighter versus detergent alone, per the brand.

“We’re delighted Downy is partnering with NFL Flag this season, showcasing the brand’s ongoing investment in the sport,” said VP of Flag Football at the NFL Stephanie Kwok. “As a league, we are committed to growing flag football at all levels across the world ahead of the sport’s inclusion in the LA28 Olympic Games. This exciting partnership furthers our efforts and promises an unforgettable celebration of our flag athletes everywhere.”

Through the new partnership, Downy Rinse will be integrated into the full NFL Flag ecosystem with a strong presence across events, digital, social media and experiences nationwide. This includes a care tag in the jerseys themselves, widespread distribution of Downy Rinse samples, as well as family-friendly experiences at the NFL Flag Championships and marquee regional tournaments.

Downy Rinse is available at retailers nationwide.

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