Men's Fashion

We’ve been talking a lot about summertime lately. And with good reason! Around here, it’s going to be about 90 degrees this weekend. It’s got us all thinking about how to keep ourselves cool. Lucky for a lot of us, we can just jump in the pool to get some relief on hot days. But what about your staff? They can’t just stop doing their job. The next best thing is a Moisture Management Polo.

We’ve talked about these before, but they’re totally worth mentioning again. (Because, really, were you thinking about hot weather back in February?) Like we said then, these moisture management polos are on the cutting edge of clothing technology. And now that the weather is hot enough, you’ll really appreciate the science behind these things. They’re treated with the AP-360+ Fabric Shield. That means they actually block bacteria from causing odors in the garment. Your staff will probably be working up a sweat in the months to come, but these shirts will keep any of your customers from noticing that.

The technology behind the moisture management polos still blows us away. They literally act as a natural deodorant. (That doesn’t mean your staff can stop wearing their regular deodorant, though!) The fabric shield is actually made from crustacean shells, so it’s a nice green resource that isn’t going to hurt the environment.

A cool staff is a happy staff— and the moisture management polo shirts literally keep moisture off the skin. And that keeps everyone way cool.

At SharperUniforms.com, we’re always looking for the newest innovations in clothing and uniform technology. Today, a shirt is never just a shirt. You can shirts that are treated to prevent wrinkles, wick away moisture, and more. These kind of qualities are especially important when it comes to your staff’s uniforms.

We’re going to be adding some new polo shirts to our line up soon that will take fabric technology to the next level! First, we have a new dry-mesh high performance polo that wicks moisture away to keep you dry like nothing we’ve ever seen. It’s also fade, wrinkle and shrink resistant.

Next, we have a new plaited high performance polo. What exactly does “plaited” mean? This is a dual bond performance of cotton and polyester. First, the cotton creates a soft and comfortable feel against the body. Second, the polyester outer layer wicks moisture away from the cotton and the wearer. The polyester outer layer also retains it’s color better which assures a more uniform shade for all of your employees, even after multiple washings. It also has a slight sheen and a richer appearance than the cotton.

If you want to learn more about these great new polos, drop us a line!

With more and more hotels offering spa services, we’ve begun to see an increased demand for spa uniforms. It’s important to distinguish spa staff from the rest of your employees for several reasons. First, most guests expect a high level of cleanliness when visiting the spa. If the staff is dressed in the same uniforms as maintenance or the cleaning crew, it could be off-putting to guests. Second, you want to create a special atmosphere for your guests.

A spa is a place where people come to relax and reconnect with their body. They come to relieve stress and for minor medical needs, such as stiff necks or sore backs. Choosing a spa uniform with clean lines and soft, solid colors helps to enhance the tranquil mood you want to create in your spa.

Finally, your staff needs to be comfortable. Spa work is often labor intensive. If they are giving an hour long massage they need to be able to move without their clothes constricting them. Choose fabrics that wick away sweat and tops that fit loosely enough to be comfortable, like our Spa Cross Over Tunic.

With a little bit of planning, you can give your spa employees a professional, warm and inviting uniform that will make your spa the most popular destination in town!

Now in charcoal!

We love hearing from our customers and taking special requests. Your feeback is what helps us stay on the cutting edge of uniform technology and needs. If we don’t have something in stock, we can often special order whatever you need. Sometimes, if a particular item is requested enough, we’ll add it to our regular product line. Such is the case with charcoal.

You’ve asked for it and we’ve delivered it – charcoal colored aprons. There’s been such a demand for gray aprons that we’ve added it as a regular color for three of our most popular aprons:

Two Pocket Waist Apron
Center Divided Pocket Butcher Apron
Three Pocket Waist Apron

Soon every single apron we offer will be available in this dark, smoky gray! The trend for charcoal aprons reflects a formal, yet fashion forward look. We love them and we think your wait staff and customers will too!

If you ever have a special request or questions about our products, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We love to hear from you.

We hope everyone who met us at both the New England Food Show & the Maine Restaurant & Lodging Expo. We met a lot of wonderful people and made some new friends while we were out and about.

We didn’t get a ton of pictures, but we do have a couple that we wanted to share for those who weren’t able to attend.

Our booth at the New England Food Show, filled with some of our most popular work shirts, aprons and ties!

Even the Aflac Duck loves Sharper Uniforms!

One of the most often overlooked, but absolutely critical pieces of your support staff is the maintenance team. They keep the hotel running smoothly and are on hand to fix all of your minor, and major, crises. Their work isn’t always glamorous – not that you’d expect that from unclogging toilets and shoveling snow. However, when they’re NOT there, you notice it.

To keep your maintenance crew running at peak performance, you need maintenance uniforms that are durable yet comfortable. They’ll undoubtedly get dirty, so pick stain resistant and tough fabrics that will withstand lots of wear and tear. They should also be comfortable and have enough flexibility that your staff won’t feel constricted when working in tight spaces. Finally, they need to look good. Maintenance staff are often called in to work on problems in rooms where guests are staying, so their appearance is just as important as the rest of your staff!

Your banquet staff are there to serve your guests at some of the most memorable and important events of their lives, like weddings, dances and other formal events. It’s important that they dress their best and that their attire reflects the importance of the events they are working at. As a result, they’re usually the very best dressed people at your hotel.

Attire can vary with the event and location, but in general you want your staff to be dressed in their very best, which is usually a tuxedo. The traditional black tie tuxedo is a classic and elegant look that can work for both the men and women on your wait staff team.

Our classic men’s wing tip tuxedo shirt looks great with a bow tie and matches perfectly with our ladies wing collar tuxedo shirt. With or without a jacket, these shirts take your look to the next level. Pair them with some comfortable work tuxedo pants and a bow tie and your guests will be impressed not only with your staff’s friendly and helpful demeanor, but with their top notch appearance as well.

The men and women that staff your front desk are, essentially, the face of your hotel. They’re the first and last person your guests usually see when they are staying with you. They’re often answering the phones and helping guests with problems or special requests. With all of that depending on this group of staff members, making a first impression is important!

A good rule of thumb is to dress up your front desk staff so they are the best dressed people in the hotel (an exception would be banquet servers at formal events, when required). They are your front line for everyone who enters the hotel so you want them to look and feel their best. Men look great in a suit or a vest, generally. Women can wear a suit, but they can also look sharp in a vest or sweater.

Whatever the look you’re going for, make sure you choose a high quality fabric. Not only will it last longer and show less wear over time, but your staff will feel much more comfortable. And when they’re comfortable, they’re happy and pleasant with guests.

Do you find a particular style works best for your front desk staff? We’d love to hear your favorite styles!

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!