uniform care instructions

ALL UNIFORMS

• Do NOT use hot water.
• Use only non-chlorine laundry detergent. (The company suggests Tide Pods.)
• Do not use liquid fabric softener.
• Do not wash other garments with your uniform.
• Wash on cold gentle, permanent press cycle.
• Dry on a cool, permanent press setting. (Auxiliary, hang your uniforms to dry.)
• Remove garments from the dryer and place on hangers immediately.
• Ironing should not be needed, but if ironing, please place a pillowcase between the iron and the fabric and use the lowest setting possible.

WINDS AND PERCUSSION

• Remove the sash from the front of the jacket.  Do not launder the sash, just set aside and remember to reattach it when you’re done.
• Turn the jacket inside out.
• Turn the pants inside out.  Make sure the snaps on the hems stay fastened.
• Gauntlets may be washed, but make sure to hook the Velcro closure together when laundering in a machine to avoid picking of fabric.
• Tubas -- Do NOT launder the berets.  They are made of wool and need to be dry cleaned.  

AUXILIARY

• Hand wash separately or on gentle/delicate cycle with cold water and mild detergent. Bright and dark colors will bleed if precautionary measures are not taken.
• No chlorine bleach or fabric softeners.
• Wash and dry immediately after extreme perspiration.
• Do not rub fabric together.
• Do not put auxiliary uniforms in the dryer, just hang them up or lay them flat to dry.  Do not wring. They will not wrinkle.
• Do not iron or dry clean.​

uniform damages

Please avoid leaning against a brick wall or letting sharp pieces of an instrument rub against the uniform. 
Be mindful of where you lay your instrument or uniform pieces. Tar and grass stains will cause permanent staining.
Remember, it is important to hand dry your uniform and accessory pieces ASAP after a rainy performance to prevent mold.
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Please do not try to fix any damage on your own; let the Uniform Chairs know if your uniform needs repair or adjustments.