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General Category => Hockey => Topic started by: RedAR on April 03, 2003, 07:26:44 PM

Title: Washing Jerseys
Post by: RedAR on April 03, 2003, 07:26:44 PM
I know it's sacreligious to wash my jersey, especially since we haven't lost whenever I wore it, but I have to admit, the white starting to look a tad bit grey.

So, I need the advice of those who've had their jerseys for a long time.  What's the best method of washing these things?  Quick cold cycle wash and a brief drying?

Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: jy3 on April 03, 2003, 08:19:40 PM
well i just throw mine in with the normal laundry...

Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: melissa on April 03, 2003, 08:43:32 PM
I Dryel mine.
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: Tom Shen \'01 \'02 on April 03, 2003, 08:47:20 PM
Umm. . . .the tag on my game worn reads:

"MACHINE WASH COLD. DO NOT BLEACH. HANG TO DRY OR TUMBLE DRY LOW. DO NOT IRON."
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: KeithK on April 03, 2003, 09:19:18 PM
There's nothing special about a jersey.  Just wash it.  Hang it up to dry though.

And wait ten days or so before doing anything. :-D
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: DeltaOne81 on April 03, 2003, 09:48:35 PM
Not even so positive about the hang dry - I've always done cold machine wash and most gentle setting in the dryer, and never had anything approaching a problem with that.
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: Ben Doyle 03 on April 03, 2003, 10:29:38 PM
on the other hand. . .I have never washed mine:-P

Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: jbeaber1998 on April 03, 2003, 11:17:44 PM
Any ideas for sharpie-autographed ones?  Dry Cleaning?  My jersey has gone to a few too many games without being washed....  Though I am thinking of retiring it at the end of the season.  Anyone willing to help me out in getting a poor Bostonian a game-worn?

-John
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: jy3 on April 04, 2003, 12:18:01 AM
i am of the philosophy that u dont wear an autographed jersey. if it means enough to u that u wouldnt want it to get washed off... then dont wear it  - but that is just me :-) of course mine isnt autographed and i dont know what i would do with an $85+ jersey that was autographed if i didnt wear it..where is Joe to autograph my jersey so i have to decide ;-)

Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: Section A on April 04, 2003, 12:51:03 AM
Has anyone had problems with washing a jersey that has signatures with  a permanent marker (i.e. a Sharpe)?

[When I'm not wearing mine, I hang it up on the wall (with a piece of cardboard in it to maintain some form) from a pipe that runs across the ceiling]
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: gtsully on April 04, 2003, 09:03:06 AM
I always just dry-cleaned mine out of fear of it turning into Carnellian Red and Pink... ::yark::

Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: jbeaber1998 on April 04, 2003, 09:39:53 AM
I've never washed my signed jersey.  I have been told by dry cleaners that it shouldn't be a problem.  Of course, washing it  would involve me trusting them and I haven't gotten up the courage to do that yet....

-J
Title: Re: Washing Jerseys
Post by: JW / IC \'89 on April 05, 2003, 12:00:52 AM
I have a few jerseys and wash them often.

I  just put them inside out and wash warm with regular detergent  and hang dry.

If it's really stinky use a box of baking soda along w/ the detergent.

I have two sweaters with autos and they only have minimal fade, one on the #'s the other on the mesh. To me the auto's are special but a clean jersey is more important....

Don't be paranoid, all the gamer's are washed regularly by the training staff..