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Uniform upkeep Ironing of your uniform Okay, we all know the easiest way here - ask our Mothers! But its your responsibility, so here's how to iron your uniform! It's simple. A plate of metal gets hot, place it on your garment and the creases disappear. Well, okay, not that simple - but almost. Iron shirts with your iron set to medium - not hot as this can damage the material, and iron trousers on hot making sure you place a clean new cotton tea towel between your trousers and the iron. Shirts Shirts are easy to iron and take no time at all when you know how. If your shirt is dry, lightly spray it with water use a water sprayer available form garden stores set to produce a mist.
Trousers Take care ironing trousers as you can make the material shine if you don't follow this simple guide.
The use of a cloth prevents shining of the material when the iron is placed directly on to the material. You end up with razor sharp creases with a shiny patch down one side which looks pretty daft. Once you have ironed your trousers, you will need to keep the creases pin sharp. Use a purpose made trouser hanger - available from all good military surplus stores and hardware stores or you could try this essential tip: Use a double clipped skirt hanger, clip your trousers in at the top, and they will hang straight. Skirts To get the correct length, kneel on the floor, upright, ask another Cadet, or your Parent to pin the hem as it touches the floor, this is then the correct length. Do not turn up your skirt at the bottom with a huge hem, it will be noticed, and if you double the hem it is worse. Wash on a 40 degree or wool wash in the machine and don’t forget the fabric conditioner. When dry turn inside out and iron flat. Belt The belt is relatively easy to polish. First remove the buckle by carefully rotating the bar on the back, with the teeth holding it onto the belt. Now take some metal polish – e.g. – Brasso, using cotton wool rub over the surface. After a short whole your belt should come to a high shine. NB: You frequently have to change your cotton wool as it soon goes black. Make sure you use a clean duster to polish afterwards. Do not attempt to wash the belt itself. Jumper This is probably the easiest to maintain. All that is needed to keep it in good condition is an occasional iron or, if starts to get “fluffy” then give it a quick shave, not literally with foam and a razor but with a small pair of scissors. Being careful not to cut the jumper, remove any sticking out fibres. DO NOT CUT OFF THREADS - instead pull them through from the inside using a needle or pin. If the jumper needs washing use a 40 degree wash or wool wash in the machine, and don’t forget your fabric conditioner. Brassard Iron to sharp creases, roughly three finger lengthens from either side. Be careful not to iron over the top of the elastic as the imprint will show through the front of the brassard, spoiling the look. Ensure there are no other creases. DPM Jacket Iron until flat. Remember that it’s DPM, so creases are hard to see. Nevertheless iron all pockets flat against the jacket and sew on any missing buttons. DPM Trousers Iron until flat. Remember that it’s DPM, so creases are hard to see. Nevertheless, iron all pockets flat and sew on any missing buttons.
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