washing of dobok

[NightShade_UK]

i very kinda dumb asking this question but here it goes anyway...

 

how do i have to wash my TKD dobok after training? anything special to keep in mind? i dont want it to get smelly because of my sweat, which will be in it over and over again.

 

thanks.

[TKDLadyInSC]

Very few questions are dumb, and this is not a dumb one.

 

1. wash uniform after every workout

 

2. wash uniform in cold water (prevents shrinking)

 

3. do not dry in the dryer

 

4. do not use chlorine bleach (will make yellow)

 

5. pretreat problem spots (under arms)

 

Number 5 is important. Sweat and deodorant tend to collect here (especially for guys). By the time you see the stain, it's too late to fix. There are pretreaters in stores made just for sweat/deodorant stains, use them.

 

Hope this is helpful!

[karatekid1975]

I agree with TKDLadyInSC. I do dry mine in the dryer, though. But I use low heat.

 

It also depends on what brand dobok you have. The Centery brand shrinks no matter what you do. So if you have one of those, don't put it in the dryer.

[Cybren]

Yeah, Karate Kid, I didn't find that out untill it was too late.

[IAMA_chick]

i just wash mine in the washer and dry it in the dryer. i don't wash it after every class b/c i would have to wash it nearly everyday.

[karatekid1975]

I had to, cause I sweat like a guy. Now I have three uniforms. Much easier as far as washing goes

[tufrthanu]

All I do is wash in cold water and hang dry. I use StainStick for any tough spots. Mine is a macho and I have had it for three years of medium use(3 to 4 hours per week). I only wash it about once a week or sometimes in the summer more if it needs it. So far there is no discoloration.

[SBN Doug]

What, no one likes the knee high dobak look??

[ZR440]

I like to cut the material out under the armpit area. Saves money on pretreatment.

[karatekid1975]

LOL Doug. No, I don't. But I wish we were allowed to where t-shirts in the summer