Page 194 - Adidas Team Catalog Holiday 2019

IMPORTANT: PRODUCT CARE INSTRUCTIONS

CUSTOM UNIFORM CARE INSTRUCTIONS;
To enhance the appearance and extend the life of your uniforms, adidas recommends For pre-washing, here is what is recommended:
that you follow these cleaning and storing procedures:
• It is recommended that a new set of uniforms be laundered before wearing; in
• Do not dry clean lukewarm (100 F) water using a mild detergent.
• Do not wash in hot water • Please follow up with us on how stained jerseys are performing today.
• Do not use chlorine bleach
• Do not use fabric softener Here is more info for continued care and washing. This below info is sent with
• Do not wash whites and colors together every order:
• Do not overload the washing machine
• Do not machine dry on high heat • UNIFORMS: should be laundered immediately after they have been worn. Color
• Do not leave wet or damp garments in your travel bag, in a pile with other transfer (bleeding) may occur when in perspiration-soaked garments are left in a
clothing or in washing machine pile or folded one on top of another for any period of time. Garments that cannot
• Before using uniforms for the very first time, it is recommended that they be be laundered at once should be hung individually on rust-proof hangers (plastic or
washed in cold water and hung to dry or wooden). All items are not a part of the garment; i.e. belts, pads, etc., should be
machine dried on the lowest setting removed and laundered separately. As an extra precaution, wash one jersey/pant,
REFERENCE - However, if this is not possible, rinse garments and hang individually • PRE-SOAKING: Garments made of Antron Nylon or Spandex that are unusually
• Uniforms should always be laundered immediately after wearing.
inside out, if results are acceptable, proceed with the balance.
on rust-proof hangers
(Moisture may cause color migration of acid dyes, so we advise separating
soiled or stained can be pre-soaked in lukewarm (100 F) water with a pre-soak
wet or damp uniforms.)
agent for no longer than one hour. Cold or Hot water can cause color transfer. Gar-
• Belts and any other contrasting color items should be washed separately from
the garment ments should be laundered immediately after pre soaking! Pre-soak agents such
as Tide, Cheer, or Wisk are not endorsed by adidas, but appear to work best.
# • It is always advisable to test wash a single uniform according to directions • WASHING: Rinse washing machine before laundering garments. Most garments
before washing an entire load.
• We recommend presoaking heavily soiled garments in cold water with a protein
ments cannot be washed together, was separately by color. Use mild detergent (PH
release agent. can be laundered and/or rinsed in lukewarm water (100 F). White and colored gar-
under 10), when used following instruction, produces good results.

- Follow the instructions recommended by the presoak manufacturer.
HOLIDAY 20 19 • Wash and rinse all garments in cold water with mild detergent. • Water level in machine should be higher than garment level which will reduce
- Wash garments immediately following the presoak in the normal wash

cycle.
mechanical action. Remove garments immediately after wash cycle is finished to

avoid color transfer.
- Remove promptly after wash cycle to avoid color migration.
• For optimum results, hang garments (especially those with Spandex) to dry.
- Turn jerseys inside out before machine drying.
- If you cannot hang dry, machine dry on the lowest setting. • Bleaching is NOT recommended. DO NOT USE CHLORINE BLEACH. As it will
fade colors, weaken fabrics, and cause color transfer/bleeding. A light application
- Remove items from dryer immediately upon completion of cycle. of granular oxygen-base bleach is recommended on any white garment requiring
• Excessive heat can cause fabric shrinkage discoloration, and bleach. DO NOT USE DE-STAINERS OR SOFTENERS as these added agents may
cracking and peeling of vinyl plastisol lettering inks. DAMAGE the uniform.
• Make sure uniforms are completely dry before storing.
- Store in a dry area to prevent mildew • DRYING: Garments should be air dried on rust-proof hangers (plastic or wooden).
- Protect them from sunlight and fluorescent light to prevent yellowing If machine drying is necessary, dryer should be at lowest temperature or “air-only”
setting. Uncontrolled heat will result in uncontrolled shrinkage or damage to letter-
PLEASE NOTE: ing of garments. Remove garments from dryer at completion of drying cycle.
adidas will not be responsible for uniforms that are damaged due to improper care
and maintenance. • DO NOT DRY CLEAN GARMENTS. Dry cleaning may discolor and ruin imprint
Failure to follow our specified care instructions will void all guarantees. names and numbers.
• DO NOT IRON OR PRESS GARMENT.
PAG E • Dry garments completely before storing. Storing garments in a cool, dry area
192 protected from sunlight and fluorescent light will prevent mildew or yellowing.