Buffalo Bisons Youth Rainbow Burnout Hoodie: Sizing and Care

Quick answer

For the Buffalo Bisons Youth Rainbow Burnout Hoodie, choose your child's current size rather than sizing up, and wash it inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then lay it flat to dry. This protects the burnout pattern and the 55/45 cotton-polyester fleece.

Step-by-step sizing and care routine

1. Check the size chart and measure once: Measure your child's chest and sleeve length, then compare to the youth size chart. Choose the size that matches the chest measurement, not the age range. Common mistake: guessing by age alone, which can lead to a hoodie that is too tight across the shoulders. Write down the measurement so future replacements are easier.
2. Try on over a game-day layer: Have your child try the hoodie on over a long-sleeve tee or light sweatshirt, since that is how it will likely be worn at the ballpark. Check that the shoulders sit at the natural shoulder point and the sleeves reach the wrist without pulling. Common mistake: trying it on over a thin T-shirt only and missing tightness in the chest. If it feels snug over a layer, size up one size.
3. Turn inside out before washing: Close any zippers (if present) and turn the hoodie inside out. This reduces friction on the burnout pattern and protects the outer surface from pilling. Common mistake: washing it right side out, which exposes the raised burnout areas to more abrasion. Use a mesh laundry bag for extra protection if washing with other items.
4. Wash cold on a gentle cycle: Use cold water and a gentle or delicate cycle with a mild detergent. Avoid fabric softener, which can coat the fibers and reduce breathability. Common mistake: using hot water or a heavy-duty cycle, which can shrink the cotton and distort the burnout openings. If the hoodie is heavily soiled, pretreat stains with a small amount of detergent and cold water before washing.
5. Lay flat to dry or tumble low: Reshape the hoodie while damp and lay it flat on a drying rack. If using a dryer, choose the lowest heat setting and remove it while still slightly damp. Common mistake: high heat, which can cause the burnout pattern to shrink unevenly and the hoodie to lose its shape. Never hang a wet hoodie by the hood, as the weight can stretch the neckline.
6. Store folded, not hung: Keep the hoodie folded in a drawer or on a shelf. Hanging it for long periods can stretch the shoulders and distort the burnout areas. Common mistake: hanging it on a wire hanger, which leaves shoulder bumps. Fold along the seams to keep the shape.

Product facts

• Buffalo Bisons Youth Rainbow Burnout Hoodie: Officially licensed MiLB product made from a 6.4 oz, 55/45 cotton-polyester fleece blend. The cotton-poly blend gives the hoodie a soft hand and some shape retention, so it can handle regular wear but still needs gentle washing to protect the burnout pattern.