Overalls

Umlaut's overalls are black in color, with one thigh pocket yellow and the other red. The back has the Umlaut logo in white print, and the sponsor prints are generally white. According to Humanisticum's instructions, freshmen elect a overalls committee from among themselves together with other language students, who will handle the overalls order in the fall.

There are a few small rules related to the use of overalls, and the following is Umlaut's overalls etiquette:

1. Overall patches must be sewn on BY HAND. They may not be sewn by machine, or glued, even if the adhesive surface is visible on the patch. Larger modifications, such as shortening the legs or replacing parts, may be done by someone else and with a machine.

2. Overalls must not be washed in a washing machine. Splashes and other suspicious stains are part of the deal, as they are memories of events you've attended. However, if you want to wash the overalls, you must go into the water with them yourself. For example, swimming or showering with overalls is an acceptable way to wash them.

3. You can exchange parts of the overalls with friends or a dating partner. For example, you can exchange sleeves with your partner. Even if you have changed majors, you can combine parts of the overalls.

4. The logos of the overall sponsors should not be covered with patches, until there is no more space elsewhere.

5. The logo of the student organization on the back of the overalls must never be covered with patches.

Apart from these small exceptions to the decoration of the overalls, their decoration is quite free. Many people add a belt to the overalls to increase comfort, it also makes it easier to keep them up and tie the sleeves so that the student organization logo is visible. You can also attach objects to the overalls, such as skumppa and shot glasses and bottle openers. Many people also attach key chains to them.

Where can I find patches?

Patches are often sold at student organization events, and some events provide a patch as proof of participation. In addition to these, various “joke” patches and other patches that reflect a student’s personality, values, and life story are sold in various online stores.