How to Wash an NDSU Bison Jersey Without Hurting the Letters

An NDSU Bison jersey from this store can go in the washing machine and the dryer on low heat; that is the care instruction listed on the product page. To keep the stitched tackle twill letters and numbers flat and the embroidered graphics clean, turn the jersey inside out, wash it with similar items, and pull it from the dryer promptly. The steps below cover washing, drying and storing in more detail.

What the product page tells us

The North Dakota State Bison listings on this store, including the custom name and number Limited version, share the same construction notes:

• 100% recycled polyester body
• Stitched tackle twill letters and numbers
• Embroidered applique and graphics
• Flatlock stitching and a satin twill jock tag
• V-neck, short sleeves and a reinforced tagless collar
• Care: machine wash, tumble dry low

Everything in this guide builds on that last line. When the label sewn into your jersey gives more detail, such as a water temperature, follow the label.

Before the wash

Treat spots early

Game days come with mustard, barbecue sauce and the occasional spilled drink. Blot fresh spots with a damp cloth instead of rubbing, which can push the stain deeper and rough up the edges of the twill. Avoid scrubbing directly on the numbers.

Turn it inside out

Flipping the jersey inside out puts the plain fabric against the drum and other clothes. The stitched letters and the embroidered graphics on the front stay protected from friction, which is where most wear on twill comes from.

Check the pockets of everything else

Pens, keys and coins in other garments can snag stitching. Close zippers and fasten hook-and-loop straps on anything else going in the same load.

Washing

1. Wash with similar colors. A white jersey should not share a load with new dark jeans.
2. Use a regular, mild detergent. Skip bleach unless the care label says otherwise.
3. Choose a gentle or normal cycle and a moderate load size so the jersey can move freely.
4. Avoid fabric softener sheets that leave residue on the letters, unless the label allows it.

Drying

The listed instruction is tumble dry low, and the word that matters is low. High heat is hard on any twill lettering. Some practical habits help:

• Keep the jersey inside out in the dryer, too.
• Take it out as soon as the cycle ends so it does not sit wrinkled in a warm drum.
• If you are not in a hurry, laying it flat or hanging it to finish air drying is a gentle option.

Wrinkles and ironing

If the jersey needs smoothing, hang it in a steamy bathroom first. Should you reach for an iron, keep it off the letters, numbers and embroidery, and check the care label for heat guidance before you start.

Storing between game days

A jersey that lives folded in a drawer for months can pick up hard creases across the numbers. A few storage habits keep it ready:

• Hang it on a wide hanger so the shoulders keep their shape.
• If you fold it, fold along the sides rather than through the middle of the back number.
• Store it clean and fully dry to avoid musty smells.
• Keep it out of direct sunlight in a closet with a window.

Caring for a custom back

If you ordered the custom North Dakota State Bison name and number Limited jersey, your personal lettering is the part you will want to protect most. The same routine applies: inside out, low heat, prompt removal from the dryer. For the custom fields themselves, follow the instructions on the product page when ordering.

The same care notes are listed across the wider NDSU Bison jersey range, from the Dakota #701 and Bison #25 Vapor Limited listings to the green, white and yellow custom versions.

Care checklist

1. Blot stains, do not scrub the numbers.
2. Turn inside out.
3. Machine wash with similar colors.
4. Tumble dry low and remove promptly.
5. Hang or fold around the numbers, not through them.