How to Clean a Tae Kwon Do Uniform

It is important to keep your tae kwon do uniform neat, clean and pressed. This demonstrates respect for your school, instructors and yourself. Special care is required when washing your tae kwon do uniform. It can be damaged and prematurely worn out if washed incorrectly.

Things You'll Need

  • Washing machine
  • Dye free detergent
  • Iron
  • Ironing board
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Instructions

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      Remove all Velcro patches, pins and other temporary decorations attached to the tae kwon do uniform. These could come off during the washing process and could cause damage to the uniform itself.

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      Select your laundry detergent carefully. Avoid colored laundry detergents that can stain white tae kwon do uniforms. Also avoid stain removers with color added. They can turn white uniforms yellow. Dye free detergents are best. Never use bleach on a tae kwon do uniform. It can weaken the material leading to holes and tears.

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      Wash your tae kwon do uniform with in the regular cycle with cold water. Hot water will shrink the uniform and could cause the color on the patches to run. Cold water will extend the life of the tae kwon do uniform. Make sure to only wash the uniform with other white items. Color dye can run in the washing machine changing the color of your tae kwon do uniform.

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      Gently dry your tae kwon do uniform. It is preferable to hang it up and allow it to air dry. This will reduce wear on the uniform and extend its life. You can place your tae kwon do uniform in a clothes dryer, but remove it when it is still slightly damp and hang it up. This will reduce wrinkling.

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      Press your tae kwon do uniform with an iron on the "cotton" setting if needed. If you allowed your uniform to dry on a hanger, it probably wont need to be ironed. If you allowed it to fully dry in the clothes dryer or want it to look especially crisp for a promotion ceremony, then a gentle pressing will improve the appearance. Check that the iron is clean before beginning. Stains on the iron will transfer to the tae kwon do uniform.