NFHS Jacket

[Old School]

Can anyone tell me where to get the black jacket with the red NFHS patch on the sleeve of the arm? Also, this button up jackle is very wrinkle prone. How do you keep this jacket from wrinkling before use? Just storing it in my bag, and it wrinkles, and I refuse to carry a full-length carrying bag for my uniforms.

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Old School

Can anyone tell me where to get the black jacket with the red NFHS patch on the sleeve of the arm? Also, this button up jackle is very wrinkle prone. How do you keep this jacket from wrinkling before use? Just storing it in my bag, and it wrinkles, and I refuse to carry a full-length carrying bag for my uniforms.

I have one from quite a few years ago. I think I got it directly from the NF. Mine has snaps, not buttons and yes, it does wrinkle badly. I usually just wear it to the games, but not in cold weather.

[Rich]

Originally Posted by Old School

Can anyone tell me where to get the black jacket with the red NFHS patch on the sleeve of the arm? Also, this button up jackle is very wrinkle prone. How do you keep this jacket from wrinkling before use? Just storing it in my bag, and it wrinkles, and I refuse to carry a full-length carrying bag for my uniforms.

Nobody I know wears snaps. Where I live, we all wear the CCA-style jacket Honig's wears without a logo.

Regardless of the jacket worn, it is always better to store it inside out to keep it clean. I remove it and zip it inside out before handing it to the table staff before starting the game.

[Mountaineer]

Not sure if this will work for that style jacket (I use the Sahara, college style jacket) but I store my jacket in one of those Space Bags. I fold it and slide it in the bag that seals and then I roll the bag, which makes an air-tight seal. It is amazing how clean and wrinkle-free it keeps my jacket. It "looks" like it will be horribly wrinkled in the bag but comes out nice and fresh. Plus, it keeps it very clean.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Rich Fronheiser

Nobody I know wears snaps.

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

[Nevadaref]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

We used to. Changed to a zip up front two years ago.

[Ray_from_Mi]

I used my old college CCA jacket (Sahara zip up) removed the logo and had the Michigan HS logo placed on it instead. That jacket is impervious to wrinkles! I fold it up and when the next game comes along, I take it out, unzip it and give it one good shake then hang it up and in 5-10 minutes, not a wrinkle to be seen. The added zipper pocket makes for convenient storage of extra whistle and ball needle. If you will be staying in this sport for a few or more years, then make the investment and get this 'very' comfortable jacket.

[Larks]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

It's about 95% - 5% snaps to zipper in the Cincinnati area. Im told by the zipper guys that they still wear their old snaps for the tournament.

The snappers tend to look a little more wrinkled IMHO. But, when in Rome.....

[tjones1]

Speaking of jackets, I saw where Cliff Keen is coming out with a new Microfiber Jacket. It says it's wrinkle-resistant and is suppose to be cooler. Page 40 of the January 2007 Referee.

[Texas Aggie]

I've always liked the Sahara Jackets. Years ago, I bought my Dad one without the CCA logo. Here in Texas, our recent TASO jackets were made on the blank Sahara jacket.

[tmp44]

Originally Posted by BadNewsRef

We all wear snaps in my HS association.

Not only does my association also wear snaps, but the only jacket that PIAA officials are permitted to wear is both snapped and lined. I could use it as a winter jacket if I wanted to. It's always so nice when you enter those small, bandbox gyms with people hanging from the rafters...I always enjoy breaking out into that sweat before running.

[tjones1]

Originally Posted by tmp44

Not only does my association also wear snaps, but the only jacket that PIAA officials are permitted to wear is both snapped and lined. I could use it as a winter jacket if I wanted to. It's always so nice when you enter those small, bandbox gyms with people hanging from the rafters...I always enjoy breaking out into that sweat before running.

Who would know the difference if it was or wasn't?

[refnrev]

Originally Posted by tjones1

Who would know the difference if it was or wasn't?

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And the reason that it must be lined is........? Seriously, what is the reason?

[Old School]

Originally Posted by Old School

Can anyone tell me where to get the black jacket with the red NFHS patch on the sleeve of the arm?

Just learned this morning from Get Officials.com, the official supplier of the NFHS that this jacket with the patch on the sleeve is no longer available.