Archive for February, 2010

No, this post isn’t a look into the most closely guarded secret in the universe! It’s a look into the type of shirts that women working in the hospitality industry prefer! Not all shirts are made equal and there are certain styles that are more flattering for the ladies.

Many women prefer a more fitted blouse/button down shirt rather than the boxier standard shirt that men wear, which can look like a sack of potatoes on a woman. Many companies who looked for uniforms for their employees used to stick with the simple polo, but more people are moving toward the button down shirt. As a result, women have become more particular about style on the job and feel more feminine with a v-neck blouse such as our stretch fitted blouse, or a classic open neck blouse. Women have very specific wants/needs when it comes to a blouse, there has been an increase in the trend of more of a fitted look for women.

If you’re thinking about updating your uniforms, why not talk to the women you’ll be dressing to see what they prefer. It’s not always one style fits on all the job, and when your female staff are comfortable with their uniforms, you can count on happier, more productive staff!

We were lucky enough to have recently connected with Selena who is the fun loving personality behind the blog, Apron Thrift Girl. With her life evolving around thrifting ever since she was a little one, to this day her lift is still centered around thrifting. We happened to stumble upon her fantastic blog while reaching out to others who would be interested in reviewing our aprons and giving us a little “shout out” on their own blog. Selena was kind enough to write up a fabulous review about the pink apron we sent her and she came up with a fantastic idea for a giveaway contest for the extra pink apron we sent her way! You can see the post and details of the contest here.

The array of blog topics that the Apron Thrift Girl blog covers, range from Selena’s latest steals and deals on items for the kitchen, to delicious sounding recipes, to the everyday whereabouts and activities she enjoys with her family. We can’t thank her enough for the support and her great writing style and we encourage others to stop by and say hello over at Apron Thrift Girl!

It isn’t easy to stay on the leading edge of clothing technology for the food service industry. Yes, we said “clothing technology”. Sometimes it’s not enough to just have a shirt that looks good! Today’s fabrics are engineered to be stronger, more vibrant, and even repell odor!

We’ve added two new shirts to our site that we’re extremely proud of: the men’s extreme performance moisture management polo shirt, and the women’s extreme performance moisture management polo shirt. But what exactly makes these shirts so special?

They’re both treated with the AP-360+ Fabric Shield. This amazing technology blocks odor causing bacterial growth and ensures freshness. Just because you’re breaking a sweat on the job doesn’t mean your customers have to know! This fabric shield reduces bacterial contamination and acts as a natural deodorant. It’s made from crustacean shells – a natural and renewable resource. The fabric will actually wick the moisture away from you so it can evaporate, which keeps you cooler.

If you want to learn more about this amazing new technology, let us know! We’re happy to discuss and help you see if this amazing new fabric is right for you!

We can’t believe how time flies! In less than a month we’ll be at the New England Food Show. Today, we’re excited to announce another appearance that’s in the works for the very end of March. Sharper Uniforms is scheduled to appear at the 2010 Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo 2010!

The Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo is the only truly comprehensive hospitality industry expo in the state of Maine that caters to the business to business set. There are over 120 exhibitors scheduled to appear so far! You can visit their website to learn more about the expo and to register for this great event.

We’ll be in Expo Booth #604, so make sure to swing by and say hello. We’d love to meet you!

We’re thrilled to announce the latest update to SharperUniforms.com – Scratch And Save Discounts! They’re just like your favorite instant lottery tickets, except this time you’re scratching to see how much you’ll save off your order with us.

So how does this new promo work? It’s pretty simple. First, go to any item page and you’ll see the scratch and save box. Click and hold the dime that’s to the right of the box. Don’t let go of that left mouse button, and then drag the coin over the scratch box. You’ll reveal a random coupon code that can be used to save on your order:

Copy that code and then paste it in the coupon field during checkout and you’ll save. You never know what the amount will be, so why not try it out? You can save on any order and keep your staff looking stylish for less. We’re updating it regularly so remember to try your luck with our Scratch And Save every time you shop!