As a global leader in athletic wear, Puma understands that your club jersey represents more than just sportswear. It symbolises team pride, sporting heritage, and athletic excellence.
One Sports Puma is dedicated to supplying top-quality kits through performance technology and durability. Follow this detailed guide to learn how to care for your jersey and all your uniform components to preserve the quality of fabrics while protecting all badge applications and ensuring all products stay in optimal condition.
Why Proper Jersey Care Matters
Your club PUMA Pro Performance Custom Kit invests in quality athletic apparel, standard washing practices can harm your jersey and compromise its performance features. Improper washing and drying execution often leads to:
- Early fading of PUMA’s signature vibrant colours
- Causing badges and crests to peel off
- Weakening of the Dry Cell fabric technology
- Diminish moisture-wicking capabilities
- Compromised breathability and comfort
Pre-Wash Stain Treatment
When removing grass, dirt, sweat, and blood stains, puma kits need special attention. Follow this guide for stain-removal tips:
- Attack all stains before washing
- Avoid chlorine bleach; it can damage PUMA’s specialised polyester Dry Cell material
- Pre-soak in warm water (below 40 degrees) to loosen dirt and grass stains
- For persistent stains, use a diluted vinegar solution, the diluted solution helps remove odour
- Stay alert to the collar and underarm areas where stains commonly occur
Recommended Washing Instructions
- Turn kits inside out to protect Puma badges and applications
- Separate jerseys by colour (keep white PUMA kits in separate washes to dark colours/kits)
- Stay away from fabric softeners. This can compromise PUMA’s technical fabric features
- Empty pockets and remove any item that could damage the kit
Professional Washing Methods
There are two ways to wash your One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit.
Option 1: Machine Wash
- Use cold water only (30 degrees or below)
- Select a delicate washing cycle to guard PUMA’s premium materials
- Use bleach-free, colour-safe detergents
- Dodge detergents with powerful chemicals that can hurt the technical fabric components
- Wash matching items together to avert friction deterioration from happening
- Use a mesh laundry bag for additional protection
Option 2: Hand Wash (Puma Preferred Washing Method)
When hand washing, it is only recommended to use cold water exclusively. Gentle handwashing techniques to protect badges and crests. Avoid wringing out water when drying the kit and gently squeeze the water out of the kit. This method will best protect your Puma kit and ensure longevity within the athletic apparel.
Drying Guidelines
The strongly recommended practices for drying your One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit are as follows:
- Hang the kit in fresh air. Avoid hanging the kit in sunlight
- Reshape while damp for optimal fit
- Invest in padded clothes hangers to maintain shoulder structure
- Space out hanging garments for maximum ventilation
Important Cautions
There are severe must-nots when caring for your performance kit.
- Stay away from tumble-drying techniques
- High-heat exposure will cause the kit to shrink and fade in colour
- Once a jersey completes its cold cycle in the washing machine, take it out and air dry it immediately
- Never iron badges or applications
Helpful Tips Recommended by One Sports Puma
- Store jerseys on proper hangers when not in use
- Always verify water temperature to ensure cold wash (30 degrees or below recommended)
- Make sure jerseys are not damp when storing them in the wardrobe
- Entertain having multiple jerseys to rotate through training sessions, keeping the gameday jersey for gameday only
Following the One Sports Puma Custom Performance Kit tips and guides, you protect your custom kit’s longevity, look and feel. Puma’s dedication to quality sporting apparel should be equalled by the players to maintain a kit in top-tier condition.
Following the guide allows you to wear your jersey proudly for many seasons.
