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Post by cc on Jul 7, 2012 11:02:29 GMT -6
do you simply put the triple coach wristbands in the washer and dryer? Thanks!
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Post by peacock1915 on Jul 7, 2012 11:11:57 GMT -6
We do, usually put heat on low in dryer
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Post by kylem56 on Jul 7, 2012 13:47:59 GMT -6
Ive put them in the washer then air dry them. Maybe it was just the brand I was using but some of ours shrank when I had them in the dryer
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Post by fatboy04 on Jul 9, 2012 7:44:14 GMT -6
Hey guys I'm no expert, but I would definitely NOT put em in the dryer. We have just washed them, then lay em out on newspapers to air dry. good luck
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Post by coachrobpsl on Jul 9, 2012 10:43:49 GMT -6
Air dry. Dishwasher for cleaning if the wife will let you. She probably won't though. Dryer is rough on them. Use a blow dryer in a pinch, again if the wife lets you.
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 9, 2012 11:17:12 GMT -6
You could try the dryer with no heat, just spin them around and blow cool air at them. The heat messes with the polyester.
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Post by fasterthanthefly on Jul 9, 2012 21:23:13 GMT -6
You could try the dryer with no heat, just spin them around and blow cool air at them. The heat messes with the polyester. The heat also makes the plastic panels hard and brittle, and will crack fairly quickly. Air dry is best. In a hurry I put them in the dryer on heat for 10 min, then air for 20 min. Seems to work ok without ruining the panels. We use Cutters. |
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Post by tim914790 on Jul 18, 2012 6:20:31 GMT -6
I always air dried them. Wash them regular but they have melted on me in the dryer. We used to have a whole team set I would wash once a week after the games. Wash them Saturday let them air dry Sunday and they were good to go. Cluttered up the dining room and kitchen table but they were good to go.
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Post by spartancoach on Jul 19, 2012 14:41:57 GMT -6
Wash them? It never occurred to me to wash them.
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Post by fantom on Jul 19, 2012 14:52:42 GMT -6
Wash them? It never occurred to me to wash them. I'm glad somebody else said that. |
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Post by davishfc on Jul 19, 2012 21:59:14 GMT -6
Febreeze it and forget about it! LOL! Wash and air dry.
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Post by cc on Jul 20, 2012 23:37:13 GMT -6
Some were rancid. Come on man!  Yeah I put them in the washer and then air dried them. Worked out OK. One problem was the ink on some ran and stuck to the plastic of the wristband...worried when I put the new ones in that it might mess up visually and be confusing. Might have to "retire" those ones... |
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Post by ogre5530 on Jul 24, 2012 1:44:04 GMT -6
What can I do to make sure the lamination does bleed when our guys wear them on their arm? We had that problem in our last 7 on 7. Can I put tape on the edges?
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Post by fasterthanthefly on Jul 24, 2012 9:05:50 GMT -6
What can I do to make sure the lamination does bleed when our guys wear them on their arm? We had that problem in our last 7 on 7. Can I put tape on the edges? This will be a common occurance if you do not cover them someway. We used to use packing tape to cover them but then I bought a Xeron 9" cold laminator that I have in my office. It costs around $120 but is worth every penny! No more going through the school office for lamination and no more taping the cards with packing tape. It's also good to leave a lamination border of 1/4 in or less to ensure sweat doesn't get onto the paper. You can also fold the tape over the edges if using packing tape. |
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Post by Chris Clement on Jul 24, 2012 9:25:18 GMT -6
Cold laminators are the best. We didn't have wrsitbands for out first game so I laminated the cards and hockey taped them to the kids' arms. Don't leave the cards in when you wash them.
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Post by Coach Huey on Jul 24, 2012 10:16:04 GMT -6
What can I do to make sure the lamination does bleed when our guys wear them on their arm? We had that problem in our last 7 on 7. Can I put tape on the edges? photocopy the original sheet. cut out the copies before laminating them leave 1/16" around the edges when cutting the sheets from the laminate |
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Post by fantom on Jul 24, 2012 10:19:03 GMT -6
What can I do to make sure the lamination does bleed when our guys wear them on their arm? We had that problem in our last 7 on 7. Can I put tape on the edges? photocopy the original sheet. cut out the copies before laminating them leave 1/16" around the edges when cutting the sheets from the laminate Yeah, if there's any exposed paper whatsoever moisture will wick in and ruin the card. |
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Post by Inthesticks on Jul 27, 2012 7:34:24 GMT -6
Just ordered a cheap $30 Scotch brand laminator (trying to avoid the office), anybody try that one? The reviews were good but I might have to go with the $120 route.
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Post by buckeye7525 on Jul 27, 2012 8:32:27 GMT -6
Just ordered a cheap $30 Scotch brand laminator (trying to avoid the office), anybody try that one? The reviews were good but I might have to go with the $120 route. Coach, be interested to hear your experience with the $30 version. We have a laminator at our school but it can be a pain if it runs out and trying to get it refilled. |
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Post by fantom on Jul 27, 2012 9:15:04 GMT -6
Just ordered a cheap $30 Scotch brand laminator (trying to avoid the office), anybody try that one? The reviews were good but I might have to go with the $120 route. We've used one for years. Works fine. I've never understood why everybody doesn't have one. |
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Post by buckeye7525 on Jul 27, 2012 12:22:18 GMT -6
Thanks fantom just saw one today at Meijers. Might have to pick one up.
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Post by scoresomemore on Jul 27, 2012 18:26:18 GMT -6
picked up an 8.5" by 11" sleeve laminator at office max and it was the best money I've spent. Theres usually a fight for who gets to use that thing on game night between 4 and 5 PM haha.
For the wristbands, wash them in clothes washer and air dry them. I picked up a couple 6 foot pieces of PVC pipe to hang them on. I just toss them on the pipe then set it across a couple chairs and let it dry for a day or two.
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Post by bstuff93 on Sept 27, 2020 4:33:40 GMT -6
Wash them? It never occurred to me to wash them. "Zander just asked Joe Dirt why doesn't he just cut his hair, and you can tell he's never even thought of it" 🤣🤣 |
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Post by klaby on Sept 30, 2020 7:49:45 GMT -6
Buy rubbing alcohol, fill 5 gallon bucket with several gallons. Soak them for about 5 minutes, then let them air dry. The alcohol kills any and everything, and if you use menthol alcohol will kill the smell. do this every Saturday after the game, they are dry by next practice.....and with the covid freak out going on, it helps with that as well.
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