Garment care advice...

Washing instructions are included in all garments on the care label. Please refer to these for the exact washing instructions for your uniform

For the best Laundering results and to maintain the longevity of your uniform the following is recommended. 

1. Before wearing your new uniform, wash dark and bright colours separately from whites in cold water or on a cool setting to enhance colour stability.
2. To aid colour retention, turn the garment inside out prior to washing.
3. Ideally, visibly contaminated garments should receive a machine ‘sluice (rinse) cycle’ first, prior to the main wash.
4. Wash garments separately from other clothing/items, in a washing machine at the hottest temperature suitable for the fabric, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Never boil wash.
5. Washing powders and liquids containing Chlorine, Bleaching agents and Optical Brighteners should be avoided to prevent deterioration to the colour or construction of the fabric. It is strongly advised that non-biological washing agents are used. Biological agents can affect colour stability and cause running or fading.
6. Do not overload the washing machine.
7. Garments can be tumble dried at a low temperature only, and pressed when slightly damp. Tumble drying garments to a complete dry state may cause damage and shrinkage.
8. Washer dryers dry at a considerably higher temperature than conventional tumble dryers and therefore the instructions on the garment must be adhered to. This will avoid damage and shrinkage to the garment.
9. If you do not have a tumble dryer / washer dryer, air dry thoroughly before ironing on the hottest setting advised by the manufacturer. 
10. For best results, the garment should be ironed inside out until all moisture is gone to prevent creasing. After ironing, garments should be aired before being stored.
11. Store laundered (washed) uniforms in a clean plastic bag when transporting to and from work. Do not carry clean and dirty/soiled uniforms together in the same bag.
12. After handling dirty/soiled uniforms and placing them in the washing machine, wash your hands using soap and water.
13. Clean washing machines and tumble dryers regularly in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions

Difficult Stain Removal

• BLOOD - Blot with concentrated common starch pate and rinse from the reverse side with mild soapy water.
• INK - Immerse in cold water.
• IODINE - Treat with cold water followed by methylated spirit.
• LIPSTICK - Rub white bread over the area with a firm gentle motion.