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Caring for your Uniform
United Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps is very proud of our look and of course our uniform. It is important that all members look their best when wearing their uniform. Remember when you are wearing your uniform you are not just representing yourself, but United Alumni. People will recognize the uniform from afar, long before they recognize the person in it.
No Smoking in Uniform - Please remember each Uniform Jacket is worth $300.00 - a small cigarette burn will ruin a uniform jacket in a matter of seconds. If you feel the need for a cigarette, please remove your uniform jacket and avoid others with their jacket on.
Your uniform consists of the following items.
Green and Black Jacket
Sequence sash
1 Black UA T-shirt
Black gloves
Black hat
Sequence hat band
Green plum
Black pants
Black shoes and Black Socks. (shoes should not have any white showing)-(Shoes and socks are not provide by the corps).
Points to remember when wearing the uniform.
A Black T shirt should always be worn under the Jacket. Never wear your jacket without an under garment. Wearing a black under shirt will prevent other colours showing between your pants and your uniform jacket when you raise your arms. Black United Alumni T-Shirts can be obtained by contacting Ed Pow. (Additional T-Shirts can be purchased by contacting Ed.)
Do not lean against brick walls or other abrasive surfaces. This can snag the material and damage the fabric of the uniform along with the embroidery, braid and piping.
Do not lay the uniform on the ground.
Avoid crushing the jacket. This prevents the washable Mylar inside the collar and wings from being creased. Should this occur, simple hold the collar or wing in both hands and gently bend the piece back and forth until the crease disappear
Wear your Jacket only during performances. Do not wear your jacket during your commute to the event. After each function the jacket should be hung in the garment bag.
After events where the jacket is wet or damp due to body sweat or rain, the jacket should be hung outside of the garment bag to allow it to air dry.
Always transport your uniform in the garment bag provided (if you require a new garment bag please contact Gary Ferris or Diana Chambers).
Our uniform Jacket is made of material which has been carefully chosen to allow each uniform to be washed and dried in a standard consumer washing machine and dryer. It has been strongly recommended by "Band Shoppe" that the Insignia Uniforms not be dry cleaned and certainly not commercially washed with harsh chemical detergents which may cause damage to the jacket.
When washing your jacket please complete the following steps:
Remove the sash. The sash can be washed in the same manner as the jacket - but must not be connected to the jacket.
Both wings are to be flipped up to help prevent creasing (see diagram to the right). To flip the wings, gently roll the wing with both hands back over the shoulder of the jacket.
Turn the jacket inside out and zipped. This protects the buttons within the washing machine and dryer.
Wash the jacket in cold water on normal cycle using standard non bleach detergent. Bleach is not to be used on the jacket.
Drying the jacket should be tumble dried at low heat and remove promptly from the dryer.
Stain Removal:
Common stains can be removed using "Shout" or any other popular stain treatment. Grease, oil and other difficult stains should be removed by a dry cleaner.
Dry Cleaning
It is strongly recommended the uniforms NOT be dry cleaned. However should it be necessary due to a difficult stain be sure to contact Gary Ferris or Diana Chambers before doing so.
Storage of the Uniform Jacket:
Along with proper washing and drying, proper storage of the Uniform will help ensure they stay looking great for many years. Each Uniform should be individually bagged and placed on a hanger. If the jacket is wet or damp, be sure to allow the jacket to air dry before placing in the garment bag.
If at any time you are concerned about the method of cleaning your uniform please feel free to contact either Diana Chambers or Gary Ferris.
Uniform Pants can be machine washed using the same method as the jacket.
If you need help or alterations with your uniform please contact
United
Alumni Drum and Bugle Corps Inc.
