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Kit care

Care & wash guide

Practical, numbered routines — no fluff, just what keeps kit inspection-ready.

Routine

PV khaki — wash, starch, press

  1. Wash separately in cold water on the first two washes — PV khaki can bleed a little dye early on.
  2. Use a mild detergent, no bleach. Bleach dulls the khaki shade over time.
  3. Starch lightly if you want a crisp finish for ceremonial wear — a spray starch works better than dip-starching for PV blends.
  4. Iron on a medium setting, shirt inside-out first for the body, then right-side for the collar and cuffs.
  5. Press two sharp creases down the front of each trouser leg, using a damp cloth between iron and fabric to avoid shine marks.
  6. Hang to dry rather than tumble-drying — heat from a dryer sets shrinkage into PV blends faster than air drying.
Routine

Beret shaping

  1. Wet the beret lightly and shape the crown over to the right side while damp, letting it dry in that shape.
  2. Repeat for two to three days on a new beret until the shape holds on its own.
  3. Store folded along the shaped crease, not stuffed loosely into a bag.
  4. Read the full shaping walkthrough on our blog for a step-by-step.
Routine

Boot polish routine

  1. Clean off dust and mud with a dry cloth before applying any polish.
  2. Apply a base coat in circular motions, let it sit two to three minutes, then buff off the excess.
  3. Build shine in thin layers using a damp cloth and small circular strokes on the toe cap and heel — ten to fifteen thin layers beat five thick ones.
  4. Clean the welt and stitching with an old toothbrush, where a cloth alone misses.
  5. Wipe boots down after every wear, even a short one, before dust sets into the polish.
Routine

Brass & buckle polishing

  1. Use a proper brass polish, not an abrasive cleaner — abrasives wear down engraved detail over repeated use.
  2. Apply with a soft cloth, let it haze over, then buff to a shine with a second clean cloth.
  3. Keep polish off any attached fabric or leather — mask the edge with tape if the buckle is stitched to a belt.
  4. Polish before it visibly tarnishes, not after — a light monthly polish keeps brass bright with far less effort than restoring a dulled one.
Routine

Badge care

  1. Wipe metal badges with a dry or barely damp cloth — avoid soaking, which can loosen the pin backing over time.
  2. Store badges pinned to a cloth or card, not loose in a pocket where they scratch against other kit.
  3. Re-thread loose stitching on cloth badges (arm titles, formation signs) promptly — a badge that's half come away is more likely to be lost.
Routine

Storage between camps

  1. Wash and fully dry everything before storing — packing away a damp uniform invites mildew.
  2. Fold PV khaki along factory creases where possible, or hang on a wide hanger to avoid a sharp fold-mark across the chest.
  3. Store the beret shaped and flat, boots stuffed with paper or a boot tree, and badges pinned to a card as above.
  4. Keep everything in a breathable cotton bag rather than sealed plastic — plastic traps moisture over long storage between camp seasons.