Archive for January, 2010

One of the most popular items on our site, and one that we get a lot of questions on, is the apron. With so many styles and colors available, it’s not surprising that you want to know more! The apron is one of the most useful pieces of your staff’s uniform. They keep everyone looking and clean and neat, and in the event of a spill, you can change and look as good as new in a matter of minutes. So which apron is right for your team?

Waist Aprons – The waist apron is one of our best sellers, and is popular for good reason. It’s a handy tool for servers – they can store extra straws, pens and notepads for taking orders and keep them in easy reach. There’s no fumbling in their pockets or running back and forth to get what they need.

Bistro Aprons – The bistro apron is similar to the waist apron, just longer. For a more professional look, or for restaurants where the waitstaff is more likely to get dirty, the bistro aprons will keep them covered!

Bib Aprons (with or without pockets) – This apron is perfect for people in the front and the back of the house. Cooks definitely need the bib apron to keep them clean, and often servers like them if they’re helping out in the back.

Cobbler Aprons – This style is popular for housekeeping and maintenance jobs, and has all the functionality of all the aprons above. Leave the dust and grime on the apron and not on your uniform!

If you don’t work in the food or service industry, you’ve probably never even heard of a zipper tie. But if you do, then these ties are beyond famous. This simple invention has helped revolutionize the look of waitstaff everywhere.

So how exactly does the zipper tie work? It’s actually really simple! It comes with a pre-tied tie that’s attached to a longer loop. Slip that loop around your neck and then you can zip the tie up until it’s sitting comfortably. You can an instantly professional look without the hassle of tying the tie from scratch!

A zipper tie is great for women who might have never had to tie a tie before, or even places like country clubs that hire a lot of younger men and even high school kids for the summer who haven’t had to wear ties that often! It’s a great addition to your staff’s wardrobe because it presents a standard look – it’s a guarantee that everyone will look sharp, as the don’t have to worry about the fuse of a tie. If you’re having trouble getting that uniform look you want from your staff, why not try out some zipper ties? They come in a wide range of colors and are a snap to use!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Averill’s Sharper Uniforms will be live and in person at the New England Food Show, happening March 14th through the 16th at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center In Boston, MA. The New England Food Show is the largest regional trade event serving buying and suppliers in the foodservice retail market. The show is going to be filled with a variety of educational and fun events.

Sharper Uniforms will be in Booth #2913, so please take some time to say hello. We’ll be showing a variety of our large selection of both front and back of the house garments. Even better, we’ll be having a special drawing for a surprise gift. You can’t enter if you don’t stop by!

If you’re interested in attending, we have an extra special offer for all our loyal customers and readers. You can get free tickets to the show by going to the New England Food Show website. When you register, enter Priority Code 100176. Get as many free tickets as you need, on us!

We hope to see you all in March!

Did you know that in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, their uniforms are being completely redesigned? The last major revision of the Boy Scouts uniform was in the early 1980’s, when Oscar de la Renta was commissioned to design the uniform that’s been in use for almost 30 years. 30 years! That’s a long time to go without a refresher!

Even if you take the time and care to keep your uniforms in tip top shape, eventually your staff’s look could use an update. If you haven’t changed your uniform style in more than a few years, why not let 2010 be the year that you shake things up? With constant advances in fabric technology and durability, an investment in new uniforms will pay off for you in the long run! Even switching up small things, like adding new aprons or new, more comfortable and fashionable shirts, can freshen up the look of your entire staff!