Baptismal Clothes New Life

We have been using Polylon robes for many years, and I honestly believe they are one of the most important things a church can invest in. They are an indispensable part of our church life and ministry. Baptism in the Bible and throughout the early church was an immediate response to belief and salvation. When people believed they confessed that belief and were immersed right then and there. We believe it should be the same today as it was it was then, and that every church should be prepared to baptize at any time that a new Christian is ready to confess their faith. The most convenient way to make this happen is the way our church and many others have done, with an always warm baptistry and a closet full of Polylon robes. They allow us to baptize with no prior preparations because they are designed so that no clothing is required underneath. The simple, easy on and off one piece zip front culotte design and waterproof nylon fabric provide complete modesty, comfort, and convenience for the person being immersed, who doesn’t have to worry about a wardrobe malfunction or getting his or her own clothes wet. They also make cleanup so easy as to be nonexistent as only a few drops of water are carried out of the baptistry. They are literally the perfectly designed garment for baptism.

Aside from all the practical benefits, we also appreciate the sense of ceremony, equality and humility that Polylon robes provide. Baptism is a humbling of ourselves, a washing away of our pride and an equalizer of people. No matter how rich someone is or how fancy their clothing and jewelry were when they walked in to church, when they are in our baptistry, they are dressed in the same simple, humble one piece waterproof garment that everyone else has to wear. Humility is one of the most important (and beautiful) things about baptism, and Polylon robes help us assure that people experience a posture of meekness and humility when they are baptized. It helps us make even sure people struggling with pride experience the humility they need so desperately. And for those people ready to put their pride aside, wearing the robe is a comforting act of obedience and humility that makes the experience even more beautiful. Most people want to wear them. I highly recommend every church give the people they baptize the opportunity to do so as we and so many other churches have. Thank God for Polylon robes.