Marching band uniforms for hot weather locations

Many southern states have been experiencing extremely hot summers lately with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees in many places. To stay cool in this hot weather when you go out, it is important to dress cool. However, this can be quite difficult to do if you are a member of the marching band and must show up at your school football game in your uniform. The uniforms of marching bands are traditionally very heavy and hot. However, the good news is that there is now a new uniform available for belts that is ideal for combating 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 can last for many years. It was also a great color dye fabric as it kept a nice bright color. However, technology and times have changed now, and with it many of the standards in the marching band uniform industry 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 fabrics. These fabrics are as durable as wool, but they are not as heavy as them. Uniforms made from this fabric carry a 10-year life guarantee through most manufacturers. They also preserve color just as well as wool uniforms and are much less expensive.

For schools that are located in hot climates, many of the bands would wear alternate uniforms, which generally consisted of pants and a T-shirt for the hotter months, and then change into their marching band uniforms in mid-September. Requiring alternative uniforms is negative for two main reasons. First of all, it is expensive to have to buy the whole band a second uniform. Second, marching band uniforms are much louder than alternate uniforms and give your team a greater sense of pride by displaying your school colors.

So for schools that are located in warmer climates and are looking to purchase new uniforms for their band, the band directors in charge of ordering the new uniforms should consider purchasing uniforms made from 100% woven polyester gaberdine fabric. They are extremely durable and much lighter, and are sure to make band members much happier and more comfortable during their performances.