WASHING AND CARE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AIRMAN BATTLE UNIFORM

  • To maximize service life and maintain optimum performance, follow these instructions when caring for the Airman Battle Uniform: Wash in warm water with detergent containing no optical brighteners or bleach. Tumble dry at low heat.

  • The ABU is literally a wash and wear item. In fact, starching, steam pressing and dry-cleaning the ABUs is prohibited, as these processes adversely affect treatments in the uniform, deteriorate the fiber and shorten the wear life.

--- Courtesy of the Air Force Uniform and Recognition Programs Web page