Odd question about pants

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by DLH17

I'm not surprised to hear that most clean their slacks regularly. I am surprised to hear most 'wash' them. I've never had the guts to try that.

Why? Referee slacks are not fine wool/silk/etc.The material they're made from is nearly bullet proof. They are made for abuse and a washing machine isn't going to do anything to them. Just don't wash them with something that is a lint producer. And hang them promptly out of the dryer. If there is any detectable difference in how they look between washing them and having them cleaned, it probalby disappers about 10 minutes after you put them on.

[TimTaylor]

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why? Referee slacks are not fine wool/silk/etc.The material they're made from is nearly bullet proof. They are made for abuse and a washing machine isn't going to do anything to them. Just don't wash them with something that is a lint producer. And hang them promptly out of the dryer. If there is any detectable difference in how they look between washing them and having them cleaned, it probably disappears about 10 minutes after you put them on.

Agree. I have 4 pair and machine wash them in cold water on gentle cycle - never had a problem. I usually buy 1 new pair and a new shirt each year, then recycle the oldest or most worn. I also keep a spare bag with pants/shirt/shoes in the car.

[Texas Aggie]

4-5 pairs, worn once then washed.

Same. I can't let anything go unwashed after I wear it on the court.

You can get by with 2 pair if you wash regularly. I've never had more than 5 pair, even in seasons I worked 5-6 days a week fairly consistently. But if I still did that, I've have 8 like JR.

Use "retired" pants for backups. Just make sure they fit. I ironed a pair many years ago with too high heat. They have the iron mark on them and I never liked the brand (Hagar) anyway. But they stayed in my bag for several years as a backup pair. Never needed them. With black tights, you can pretty much get away with anything that doesn't trip you up, except if you are on TV. I've never had that problem too often.

[ref3808]

Hoping my partner uses these shirts this year. Not particular about ironing/not ironing.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by ref3808

Hoping my partner uses these shirts this year.

I'm just hoping that one of my partners looks like that.

[JRutledge]

I wear my pants several times without having them dry cleaned. I used to wash them but not anymore.

I wear tights underneath them and the pants do not smell after use. Then again the tights I wear are ankle length and I think the fabric used on the tights is virtually dry after one game. I do wash everything else after one use, but not my pants. No need to in my opinion. But hey we all do not have the same body order issues either.

Peace

[Adam]

Originally Posted by JRutledge

I wear my pants several times without having them dry cleaned. I used to wash them but not anymore.

I wear tights underneath them and the pants do not smell after use. Then again the tights I wear are ankle length and I think the fabric used on the tights is virtually dry after one game. I do wash everything else after one use, but not my pants. No need to in my opinion. But hey we all do not have the same body order issues either.

Peace

While I machine wash my pants and shirts, like Rut I wash the pants after a few games.
I hang dry the shirts and machine dry the pants.

[Amesman]

Originally Posted by ref3808

Hoping my partner uses these shirts this year. Not particular about ironing/not ironing.

Originally Posted by BillyMac

I'm just hoping that one of my partners looks like that.

Would be just my luck for it to happen the night an evaluator's in the stands. My eyes would never be in my primary.

[DLH17]

Originally Posted by Welpe

I wear Smitty pants but I always wash them in the washer and hang dry them. They come out just fine.

Do they retain their shape and creases? I have a couple pair of Honigs. Anyone have experience washing those in the machine?

Originally Posted by Camron Rust

Why? Referee slacks are not fine wool/silk/etc.The material they're made from is nearly bullet proof. They are made for abuse and a washing machine isn't going to do anything to them. Just don't wash them with something that is a lint producer. And hang them promptly out of the dryer. If there is any detectable difference in how they look between washing them and having them cleaned, it probalby disappers about 10 minutes after you put them on.

I just didn't want to risk screwing them up. Glad to hear you and Welpe have good results washing in the machine. I'll give that a shot with my older pair to see how they hold up.

[shavano]

4 pairs of Honig's, washed after every use. Cold water, delicate cycle, low dryer ( with a Mr. Steamy tossed in), and hung immediately afterwards. Never a problem with wrinkles, and I don't worry about smellin' bad.

[Camron Rust]

Originally Posted by DLH17

Do they retain their shape and creases? I have a couple pair of Honigs. Anyone have experience washing those in the machine?

That is what I have too. They look fine to me after many washings. Even if they didn't meet your standard, you could just go back to having them cleaned.