How to iron patterns into my cook whites?

SGT Ronnie Warford — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 20:30:20 -0500

So from time to time I see these soldiers wearing cook whites with patterns ironed into them. Whether it's lines or squares it doesn't matter but it's a matter of personal pride to me and people really caring about how they look at work. So if any of you have any easy tips for me I would love it !!!

Response by SGT Ronnie Warford made Jan 5 at 2016 8:30 PM

SGT Ronnie Warford — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 20:30:27 -0500

TIA

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 5 at 2016 9:18 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:18:56 -0500

The easiest tip...use your imagination. In my 20 plus years of experience I have seen some very imaginative designs pulled off by our Soldiers. Imagination is totally the best tip...

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Jan 5 at 2016 9:45 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 21:45:38 -0500

SGT Ronnie Warford, I can only suggest that you grab a big can of spray starch and start simple. Make a simple line crease for your first experiment. Then, take your time, an afternoon should do it, and try different patterns (without starch) until you find something that you like. It's not like you can't iron it out again. Soon you will have your own design, and something to express your own personal pride in your uniform.

Response by SFC Pete Kain made Jan 5 at 2016 10:23 PM

SFC Pete Kain — Tue, 05 Jan 2016 22:23:20 -0500

Why...Just why? Clean and serviceable + good chow should be the focus. Or is it all about the reality t.v era? Bottom line follow the 670-1. SMH

Response by SPC Carson S. made Jan 6 at 2016 9:27 AM

SPC Carson S. — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 09:27:29 -0500

I would see guys with crosses, spider webs, etc., and I would generally do a double line design across the shoulders. All you do fold your shirt wherever you want the line to go and only iron the section where you want the design (in the case of the spider web, the guy told me it took him the better part of an hour to make all of the little connecting lines between the main line of the "spokes."). I think too many lines, while looking cool, can also look juvenile; that being said, a good clean pressed shirt and slacks do show one's pride in themselves and shows respect to those with whom they work.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Jan 6 at 2016 12:44 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 12:44:27 -0500

When in doubt, STA-FLO...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 6 at 2016 2:21 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:21:20 -0500

SGT Ronnie Warford Why don't you ask them how they do it? Also is that approved under the regs for the wear of the cook whites? If not, why is your leadership letting it go on?

Response by SPC Jason Hall made Jan 17 at 2016 2:55 AM

SPC Jason Hall — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 02:55:15 -0500

I was in from 94-98 used to be 94 B then before I got out became 92 G.. All the time I was in I always starched my whites and just had a nice crease in the pants and sleeves.. 10th Batt 97th Trans Fort Eustis,Va.. Thnx for your service..