Marching band uniforms for hot weather locations
Many southern states have been experiencing extremely hot summers of late with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in many places. To stay cool in this hot weather when you go out, it’s important to dress cool. However, this can be quite difficult to do if you are a member of the marching band and have to perform at your school football game in your uniform. Marching band uniforms are traditionally very heavy and hot. However, the good news is that there is now a new uniform available for raids that is excellent for battling these scorching temperatures.
Traditionally, these uniforms were always made from a thick woolen fabric. Wool fabric was used because it is a strong fabric that could last for many years. It was also a great fabric to dye as it retained a nice bright color. However, technology and times have changed, and with it many of the industry standards for marching band uniforms are also changing. Aware of the fact that these uniforms are extremely hot to wear in the summer and early fall months, band uniform manufacturers have begun creating uniforms using 100% woven polyester gabardine fabrics. These fabrics are just as durable as wool fabrics, but they are not as heavy as wool. Uniforms made from this fabric carry a 10-year lifetime warranty through most manufacturers. They also hold color just as well as wool uniforms and are much less expensive.
For schools that are situated in warm climates, many of the bands wore alternate uniforms, usually consisting of pants and a t-shirt for the warmer months, then changed to their marching band uniforms in mid-September. Requiring alternate uniforms is negative for two main reasons. First of all, it is expensive to have to buy the whole gang a second uniform. Second, marching band uniforms speak volumes more than alternate uniforms and give your team a greater sense of pride by displaying your school colors.
Therefore, for schools that are located in warmer climates and are looking to purchase new uniforms for their band, band directors in charge of ordering the new uniforms should consider purchasing uniforms made from 100% polyester gabardine fabric. They are extremely durable and much lighter in weight, and are sure to make band members much happier and more comfortable during their performances.
