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It isn't on the kit list, but would we be allowed to take ironing starch to RTS? I use it to help prevent creases in my current work shirts, so thought it might come in useful for when we have inspections.
Look out for Dylon easy wash starch - it goes in where you conditioner should in the wash cycle and has the added advantage of adding a military "zingy edginess" to your shreddies as well.
Sorry,
I've never used starch on anything...i do however have an extra spray bottle for water as the iron is pretty poor. I just whack the temperature up.
Shirts - I just get the creases right from new, then no issues.
Trousers - I dont use an ironing cloth, i just spray them and iron. I also iron both sides of the crease to get them sharp. I can iron them once a week like this.
Combats etc - I iron them flat, i assume you will be issued MTP, which the defence clothing guideline says that your not supposed to iron creases into them, as it reduced the effectiveness.
Don't think I would for RTS, to be honest. You'll be taught how to iron without it - and if you make a mistake using starch, it might cause a lot of hassle correcting that mistake. I think personally I'd do without at Halton and, once you've sorted out ironing, then begin to use it for easiness.
I'm with Lil Stil on this one, if you make a mistake when ironing (easily done when you're tired/ stressed/ striving for EXCELLENCE) it'll be a nightmare to correct...
My advice, get the creases ok'd by your instructors, THEN start starching the creases...
Just so.
At RTS we were told to use water, brown paper and a hot iron on No. 1 (smooth) and No. 2 (rough) uniforms.
At operational stations I simply sent my uniforms, one at a time, for dry cleaning every fortnight. But don't say that at Halton or they'll think you're a smartarse and treat you accordingly.