Custom Montana State Bobcats Jersey: Laundry and Storage Guide

A custom Montana State Bobcats jersey should be machine washed and tumble dried on low, which is exactly what the care notes on its product page say. To protect the stitched name you picked, wash it inside out with similar colors, keep high heat away from the lettering, and store it on a wide hanger with room around it. This guide turns those basics into a routine you can follow after every game day.

Why a custom back deserves extra care

The Custom Montana State Bobcat Name, Number 2025 listing describes stitched tackle twill letters and numbers, embroidered applique and graphics, flatlock stitching, a satin twill jock tag and a 100% recycled polyester body. Your name and number are sewn-on fabric pieces, not a print. Friction and heat are what wear raised stitching first, so most of the routine below is about reducing both.

There is also a good reason fans are wearing these more often. Montana State’s athletics site, msubobcats.com, described the program in July 2026 as the “reigning national champion” after its 2025 NCAA Division I FCS title, and ncaa.com reports the Bobcats beat Illinois State in overtime in the title game. More wear means more washing, so it pays to have a plan.

The wash routine

1. Prep

• Shake off dirt and tailgate crumbs outdoors.
• Blot fresh stains with cold water; do not rub across the edges of the letters.
• Turn the jersey inside out so the stitched back faces in.

2. Load

• Pair it with similar colors. A Black or Navy jersey can go with darks; a White jersey goes with lights.
• Leave items with zippers, hooks or Velcro out of the load.
• Keep the drum about half full so clothes move freely.

3. Cycle

Machine wash per the care notes, using a gentle setting and a mild detergent. Skip bleach. Fabric softener is not needed and can leave a film on the twill.

The dry routine

Tumble dry low. Use the lowest heat your dryer offers and take the jersey out the moment the cycle ends. Hanging it right away lets most wrinkles drop out. If your dryer runs hot even on low, shorten the cycle and finish by hanging.

What to avoid

1. High-heat drying, which stresses sewn letters and graphics.
2. Ironing straight over the name or number.
3. Wringing or twisting the jersey to squeeze out water.
4. Leaving it balled up wet in a gym bag overnight.

Storage between games

Hang the jersey on a broad hanger so the shoulders hold their shape and the reinforced tagless collar sits flat. Give it a few inches of space on the rail. If you keep jerseys in a closet near a window, rotate them away from direct sunlight.

Storage over the summer

• Wash before storing, even if it looks clean.
• Make sure it is bone dry.
• Use a cloth garment bag instead of sealed plastic.
• Pick a cool, dry closet over an attic or basement.

Owning more than one?

Many fans add a pre-lettered piece next to their custom one. The Montana State Bobcat jersey category includes listings such as a George Helms #47 listing, a Justin Lamson #8 listing and a JT Reed #55 listing, in Black, Navy and White. The same care routine applies to all of them, so you can wash them together if the colors match.

Five-second checklist

Inside out. Similar colors. Gentle machine wash. Tumble dry low. Hang with space. Follow those five, and the name you chose stays as crisp as the day it arrived.