Question about washing replica jerseys

Discussion in 'D.C. United' started by rymannryan, Jul 23, 2004.

  1. rymannryan

    rymannryan New Member

    Aug 27, 2002
    N.N., Virginia
    Just went out to a local soccer store and bought a DC United home jersey and was wondering the details of washing them - cold water, can not dry, etc. I didn't see any info on the tags. Thanks.
     
  2. DeKo21DCU

    DeKo21DCU New Member

    Aug 11, 2003
    VA
    Cold water and hang to dry. FWIW, I believe someone posted here that the DCU equipment manager said you can dry on low for about 10 minutes. If you have the numbers on the back I wouldn't though. I hang mine to dry and it dries quickly.
     
  3. DC Braveheart

    DC Braveheart Member

    D.C. United
    Scotland
    Jan 2, 2001
    Oak Hill, VA
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Scotland
    I can't believe I'm actually replying but ... I (OK my wife<G>) uses a cold wash and sticks it in the dryer - no problems whatsoever.
     
  4. rymannryan

    rymannryan New Member

    Aug 27, 2002
    N.N., Virginia
    Alright, that's all I needed to know, thanks for the replies. I felt funny asking a question about clothes on here, but I wasn't about to piss off my $68 and ruin the jersey. Thanks again.
     
  5. John_Harkes_6

    John_Harkes_6 New Member

    Mar 29, 2000
    Baltimore, MD.
    If it has name/number be sure to turn it inside out when you dry it
     
  6. revelation

    revelation Member+

    Dec 17, 1998
    FC St. Pauli
    Club:
    FC Sankt Pauli
    The best thing about the new jersey technology is they are quick dry. A couple of mine come out of the washing machine (cold water) dry. It is pretty amazing sometimes...

    JH6 don't you wash yours inside out? I do to prevent "stuff" from sticking to the numbers - particularly bad on English jersey's with the felt numbers.

    [size=-3]Yes, I do the laundry because not mistreating my jersey's is not one of my wife's qualities. She has many but that isn't one... She does however cook very, very, very well![/size] :rolleyes:


    I hope she's not around here... :eek:
     
  7. Red&Black

    Red&Black Member+

    Aug 30, 2001
    Lot 8
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Burkina Faso
    i like to soak mine in beer thrown through the air after previously standing in a rainstorm in lot 8.
     
  8. Cantankerous

    Cantankerous New Member

    Apr 15, 2003
    United country
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    What's all this about washing a jersey?

    You take it off and let it dry, sweat and all. Eventually, it stands up in the corner on its own and you can literally toss it in the air and run into it. Very efficient. Washing destroys this efficiency.

    BTW, this works for underwear too, but that's a separate subject.
     
  9. MeridianFC

    MeridianFC Member

    Jul 26, 1999
    Washington, DC USA
    In order to not rat you out I need 6 pints of Guinness shipped to me at the usual address.

    ;)
     
  10. Barbara

    Barbara BigSoccer Supporter

    Apr 29, 2000
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I wash mine in warm water and hang them up to dry. Sometimes I'll throw them in the dryer and that doesn't seem to have harmed them. But I have this irrational fear that they'll melt (I don't wear a lot of plastic clothes) so I hang 'em up.
     
  11. CHICO13

    CHICO13 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 4, 2001
    SECTION 135
    Club:
    The Strongest La Paz
    Nat'l Team:
    Bolivia
    Copycat :rolleyes:
     
  12. vivaelbolivar

    vivaelbolivar New Member

    Aug 21, 2003
    RFK &amp; EL MADRIGAL
    if possible hand wash it :D
     
  13. G Enriquez

    G Enriquez Member+

    Apr 1, 2002
    Tampa
    Club:
    FC Tampa Bay Rowdies
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Wash it in cold water,gentle cycle. Then air dry it.
    I hang mine on the shower curtain to dry. It dries in about an hour.
    I have about 40 replicas and they're in great condition.
     
  14. Darth Norteño

    Darth Norteño With Buddha In My Fists

    The Arsenal
    Wales
    Dec 9, 2003
    laceyforest.arl.va
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Wales
    I'm washing my road shirt in tears tonight.
     
  15. BBBulldog

    BBBulldog Member+

    Jun 25, 2004
    Dinamo Zagreb
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    Croatia
    I washed my Croatian jersey enough times to erase signature by Suker (WC '98 Golden Shoe) from it. Guy's an ass so I'm not too upset :D
     

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