Competition (Contest) Band Uniform Washing Instructions

  1. Accessories are not to be washed unless otherwise specified
  2. Machine wash on gentle/knit cycle in cold water (NEVER wash in warm or hot water).   Do NOT use fabric softener, and use only non-chlorine detergent (scent-free preferred).
  3. Dry garments on a cool/knit setting ONLY.  Do NOT use a hot dryer setting.  You can machine dry the uniforms for about 5 minutes and then hang them up to air dry
  4. To keep the uniforms smelling fresh, add a few tablespoons of baking soda to the wash.  If the issue persists after a couple of tries, contact Uniform Coordinator for further instructions.
  5. Fold the uniforms in half (sleeve-to-sleeve or leg-to-leg), then roll up neatly and place in the drawstring bag provided. Return to band hall the next school day.

Formal Dress (Classic B) Uniform Washing Instructions

  1. Remove red “B” patch insert from jacket and place in back pocket of uniform garment bag.   Do NOT wash red patch.
  2. You may use “Spray and Wash” or other non-chlorine stain removers before washing.  Saxophone necklines:  you can rub some bar soap into neckline to remove the marks from their neck straps prior to washing.  Tubas:  the left shoulder area have potential pretreatment needs.
  3. Turn jacket inside out and zip up.
  4. Turn bib pants inside out.  Make sure the pant legs are snapped.
  5. Velcro the gauntlets together.
  6. Machine wash on gentle/knit cycle in cold water (NEVER wash in warm or hot water).   Do NOT use fabric softener, and use only non-chlorine detergent (scent-free preferred).
  7. Dry garments on a cool/knit setting ONLY.  Do NOT use a hot dryer setting.  You can machine dry the uniforms for about 5 minutes and then hang them up to air dry as they get loud in the dryer.
  8. Once dry, hang the uniforms back on the hanger provided.  Place the gauntlets in back pocket of uniform garment bag, and return to band hall on next school day. Follow this link for a visual explanation: Classic B Hanging Instructions