Equipment & Uniforms

When it comes to washing the jerseys, there are a few important things to keep in mind.

• Turn the jerseys inside out and wash them alone or with jerseys of the same material and color. This will help to keep the logos and numbers in better shape while also helping keep the colors looking sharp.
• Run a pre-soak cycle. Pre-soaking the jerseys will help to remove the smell and any stains that have made their way onto the jerseys.
• AVOID CHLORINE BLEACH! Chlorine bleach can cause damage to the colors in the jersey, often causing more harm than good. Instead, spot clean using an oxygen-based bleach and machine wash with color-safe detergents.
• Use a gentle cycle and cold water. Using a heavy cycle and warm to hot water can damage logos, numbers, and colors in the jersey.

How you dry your jerseys is a very important step that can often be overlooked.

• Hang dry. The absolute best method of drying is to hang dry, out of direct sunlight. By doing this, you avoid causing shrinking of the jerseys, color bleeding, and damage to the logos and numbers.
• Although it is always recommended to hang dry your jerseys, we realize there may be situations when you need them game ready. If machine drying your jerseys, it is very important to use a low heat setting. High heat can damage the jerseys, causing them to lose that fresh look and shortening their lifespan.

Protect your investment! Store your jerseys properly to help them stay clean and last longer.

• Between games (and seasons), wash and dry jerseys, and hang or fold them to keep them looking neat. Folding the jerseys with the back numbers facing out prevents the numbers' twill from being creased, and also wraps the folds around the Jr. Chiefs front logo to prevent it from bending or warping.
• Jerseys should be stored/transported in garment bags for the longevity of the jerseys. Jerseys kept in players' gear bags can get cut by skates, snagged by gear velcro, and can be damaged by the weight and shifting of gear.