ASA Shirt stains

[Andy]

Dave - thanks for the advice.

I'm now trying to figure out exactly how much a "metric crapload" is and how to accurately measure it.

[JefferMC]

I know what you mean. The store that sells the crapload measures around here has adamantly refused to go metric.

[NCASAUmp]

Originally Posted by Andy

Dave - thanks for the advice.

No problem! I figured I had nothing to lose. I don't wear dirty shirts on the field, regardless of whether it's league or a National. I'd rather retire the shirt than disrespect the uniform, the association, the players and, finally, myself. And if my advice helps another umpire save money, even better!

The bottle was only $5, and it worked on 4 shirts with noticeable stains. There were very faint stains in some of the other shirts that I hadn't noticed, and I used it on those, too. I still have about 1/3 to 1/2 of the bottle left.

Originally Posted by Andy

I'm now trying to figure out exactly how much a "metric crapload" is and how to accurately measure it.

I could make a joke here, but I'll just keep quiet instead.

[umpirebob71]

I really don't like the ASA shirts the way their manufactued. The fabric does not breathe at all, they fit poorly (I always have to buy a larger size for proper fit.), they stain easily, and once in awhile, you get the infamous pink buttons.

[Stu Clary]

The buttons on two of my shirts turned pink a couple or three years ago. I called ASA and the customer service rep could not have been nicer or more apologetic. They not only sent me a couple of new sets of buttons, but also asked when I was working again and if I needed them overnighted.

[KJUmp]

Originally Posted by umpirebob71

I really don't like the ASA shirts the way their manufactued. The fabric does not breathe at all, they fit poorly (I always have to buy a larger size for proper fit.), they stain easily, and once in awhile, you get the infamous pink buttons.

Couldn't agree more. IMO their shirts are the worse.
Although to date I've avoided the stains and the pink buttons.