APPAREL OPTIONS
WASHING GUIDE
The following recommendations for cleaning and storing your uniforms will enhance the appearance of your team and extend the life of your garments
LAUNDERING PREPARATION
• Garments should be washed separately before initial use.
• For best results and maximum wear, uniforms should be laundered immediately after each game, in cold water.
• The rinse cycle should likewise be set for cold water.
• Garments that cannot be cleaned promptly after wearing should be hung individually on rust-proof hangers or hooks. Perspiration fading may occur if wet garments are left in a pile.
• After a game, inspect uniforms for snags, tears, etc. and make repairs before washing to prevent further damage.
• Remove all contrast color items, such as belts, from garments before laundering and wash them separately.
• Before laundering a load of new uniforms, a sample garment should be washed according to care label instructions.
• Prior to washing, turning the garments inside out will help preserve the twill or perma-print lettering.
• We recommend a detergent similar to Tide ® for cold water.
• Do not wash uniforms with other items, such as towels.
SOAKING
• Heavily soiled garments should be soaked in lukewarm water with a protein release agent for a maximum 45 minutes.
• Spray on products such as Resolve ® or Shout ® and leave on 15 minutes to absorb before washing.
• Products such as Stick Stain ® or Shout Gel ® can be rubbed on stubborn stains and left overnight for washing the next day as well.
• For blood stains, it is best to rinse in cold water as soon as possible, and if necessary, soak in cold water before washing. One of the above pre-treatments can also be used, or an oxygen based laundry booster such as Oxy Clean ® can also be used for blood stains.
• An oxygen based laundry booster such as Oxy Clean ® can also be used to eliminate odor.
• For ink stains, use hair spray. Simply spray on and rub until the ink is gone, then wash as normal.
• Immediately after soaking, garments should be run through a normal wash cycle. mechanical action. Only when uniforms are extremely soiled should the water level be lowered to increase mechanical action.
• Avoid overloading the machine as this causes shrinkage and impedes the cleaning process.
• Use an anti-static agent such as Bounce ® Dryer Sheets, especially on garments to be tumble dried, to minimize lint attraction and spark discharge.
BLEACH
• Never use a chlorine bleach on any garments as it fades colors and weakens some materials.
• Do not use bleach on any garment that contains spandex or carries braid, trim, or an embroidery.
• When bleach is required on all white garments, use a light application of an oxygen based bleach.
DRYING
• For best results, garments( particularly those containing spandex) should be hung to drip dry.
• Do not dry uniforms on high heat.
• If you must use a dryer, use a damp dry or air dry setting. High heat can cause shrinkage, Perma-Print ® ink to crack, twill to wrinkle etc.
• When tumble drying, use the lowest temperature or“ air” setting. The uniforms will stick together, especially those with Perma-Print ® ink.
• Remove garments promptly from dryer.
DRY CLEANING
• Do not dry clean any of your uniforms.
STORING
• Garments should be completely dry before storing.
• Store uniforms in a cool, dry area protected from sunlight and fluorescent light. This will prevent mildew and yellowing.
WASHING
• Do not overload washer.
• Do not wash white and colored garments together.
• All garments should be washed in cold water. Rinse water temperature should not vary more than a few degrees from wash water temperature.
• Use a mild detergent( ph under 10.0) for washing uniforms.
• The water level in the washing machine should be kept high to hold down
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