Sharper Uniforms News

Last time we talked a little bit about what it means for an employee to wear a uniform. Well, the benefits don’t end there. In fact, uniforms are just as important to the business owner or manager as they are to the employees. While employees find themselves with a renewed sense of teamwork, business owners get something out of it, too.

-As a business owner, you want your customers to have a pleasant experience at your establishment. There’s no way around it, customers are going to notice how your staff looks. With the right uniforms, you can ensure that your staff members always look their best. Sharper Uniforms has everything from maintenance suits to tuxedos, so that your staff will look appropriate all the time.

-Part of a successful business is having accessible employees. If your customers have a question and they can’t find someone to answer it, they just might walk out. Make sure your employees stand out with a great uniform.

-As your customers begin associating the uniform with your place of business, you’ll start having some brand recognition.
“Let’s go to that family restaurant down on Main Street.”
“Which one?”
“You know, the one with the servers in those cool red shirts!”
And with embroidery and heat seal technology, you can get your business logo put right on those “cool red shirts.”

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.

Everyone here at SharperUniforms.com wants your staff to look their best. One of the best ways to keep everyone looking like part of a team is with a logo on their uniform shirt. Having a logo also helps customers find your staff. If they make a mental association with a logo, they’ll have an easier time identifying the potential of your company and its services. We have two great options for getting your name out there!

Embroidery
We have a full range of embroidery and logo creation services, so you’ll certainly be able to find the option that works for you. You can choose up to three lines of embroidery text in several different fonts. If you have a logo design, SharperUniforms.com can create the embroidery for you! All you have to do is send us an electronic copy of the logo. You can get more details about this convenient service on our Embroidery Details page.

Heat Seal
Another great option for putting logos on uniforms is the use of heat seal technology. These heat applied transfers are made of non-fading, non-peeling, non-cracking material. When you use the heat seal logo application, you have a bit more freedom as to where the logo can be applied. You can put a logo on shirt collars, cuffs, pockets, and plackets. You can be a little freer with this kind of logo application, also. Your color selection is larger, and you can use some finer details. Learn more on our Heat Seal page.

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!

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.

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 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!