How to Wash and Store a Montana Grizzlies Jersey

Wash a Montana Grizzlies jersey by turning it inside out, machine washing it with similar colors, and tumble drying on low, which matches the care notes on the product page. Store it on a wide hanger in a cool, dark closet, and wash it before it goes away for the off-season. That simple routine protects the stitched tackle twill numbers and embroidered graphics, whether you own a 1995 Throwback piece or a 2025 Vapor listing.

What the care notes say

The product pages in the Montana Grizzlies jersey selection list the care as machine wash, tumble dry low. The same notes describe stitched tackle twill letters and numbers, embroidered applique and graphics, flatlock stitching and a 100% recycled polyester body. Everything below is built around those two care instructions plus common-sense handling.

Wash day, step by step

1. Check the pockets of whatever else is in the load. Keys, pens and lip balm cause more damage than detergent.
2. Pre-treat spots. Mustard, chili and grass are common game-day stains. Blot from the outside edge inward and avoid scrubbing the stitched numbers.
3. Turn the jersey inside out. This keeps the twill and embroidery from rubbing against the drum and other clothes.
4. Sort by color. Wash an Orange, Maroon or Black Alter jersey apart from your whites, especially the first few times.
5. Use a mild detergent and a gentle cycle. Skip bleach and heavy softeners.
6. Do not overfill. A crowded drum means more friction on the lettering.

Drying without stress

Tumble dry low, as the notes say. Pull the jersey out as soon as the cycle ends, give it a shake, and hang it so wrinkles fall out on their own. If you are drying other heavy items like towels or jeans, run the jersey in a separate, lighter load so it is not tumbling against rough fabrics.

Wrinkles and pressing

Hanging while slightly warm handles most creases. If you need to press, flip the jersey inside out, use low heat, and keep the iron off the numbers and graphics. A thin cotton cloth between the iron and the jersey adds a buffer.

Storing between games

• Use a wide plastic or padded hanger so the shoulders do not pucker.
• Leave a little space on the rail so the stitched back is not pressed flat by coats.
• Keep it away from a sunny window, which can fade colors over time.
• For travel, fold it with the back panel inward and a sheet of tissue over the numbers.

Off-season storage

When the season ends, give every jersey one last wash, make sure it is completely dry, and store it in a cloth garment bag or on a shelf in a closet. Avoid damp basements and sealed plastic bins, which can trap moisture. If you own several pieces, such as a Team #1 listing in the 1995 Throwback line and a Big Sky #406 listing in 2025 Vapor Limited, hang them side by side so you can grab the right one when fall comes back.

Caring for a throwback you plan to keep

Throwback pieces often become keepsakes. If the Team #1 1995 Throwback Vapor Limited jersey is one you wear mainly for big games and Homecoming-style occasions, wash it only when it needs it, spot-clean small marks, and store it on a hanger rather than folded in a drawer. Less washing and less folding means less wear on the stitched pieces.

Quick reference card

• Before: empty pockets in the load, pre-treat, turn inside out.
• Wash: machine wash, mild detergent, similar colors, room in the drum.
• Dry: tumble dry low, remove promptly, hang.
• Store: wide hanger, out of the sun, clean and dry before the off-season.

Print it, tape it inside the laundry cabinet, and your Grizzlies jersey stays ready for many more fall Saturdays.