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Why Do You Need A Uniform Rental Company?

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We all wear clothes to work, so why not simplify your employee’s lives and increase your company’s exposure all at the same time?  SITEX is here to help you with all of your uniform needs. Uniforms are available in all sorts of variations including 100% cotton rental uniforms to Flame Resistant Garments.

Have you ever had someone come to your house to perform routine maintenance and they did not have any identifying marks on their clothing?  Did you wonder if they really were who they said they were?  A uniform with your company logo would have eliminated those questions for the customer and they would have known exactly what company your employee was with before they even opened the door.

Additionally, your employees will be walking billboards for your company as they go through their work day.  Not to mention they would have looked more professional and knowledgeable than your fellow competition.

Now consider your employee’s perspective…  Instead of your employees spending upwards of $500 to $1000 a year on work clothes they are provided with an employee uniform by SITEX.  Not only are you putting green back into their pockets, but you are also saving them valuable time. 

Now, there is no need to worry about picking out an outfit each morning.  They already know what they are going to wear each day!  And don’t forget about the valuable time they will be saving by not having to go shopping, do laundry, and pick out clothes each morning.  That extra 15 minutes of sleep they will gain could help increase their daily productivity. 

Higher recognition of your company, savings of both TIME & MONEY – what are you waiting for?  Outfitting your team in a SITEX uniform could be the best decision you make all year – for your company and your employees!  To learn more about why your business needs a uniform company, check out our 12 Reasons Your Business Needs A Uniform Company Guide. 

Uniforms - What Kind Of Image Does Your Business Have?

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It’s easy to check out recent media stories and take your pick of which celebrity or politician to poke fun at right now and there’s no doubt some pretty amusing jokes have come at the expense of those involved.  Just ask Arnold Schwarzenegger, Anothy Weiner, and Tiger Woods what their IMAGES are doing for them these days.  

 ~"Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver have put their mansion on the market for 23 million dollars. The mansion is nice but it's not all that clean. They had a maid, but she was always busy doing other stuff." –Jimmy Fallon

~"STEVE MARTIN IS REALLY OILED AND BUFF. OMG, my Twitter account was just hacked." - Steve Martin

~“Gatorade has officially ended their relationship with Tiger Woods. He was seeing at least five other sports drinks." –Jay Leno

Will Arnold survive and have a movie comeback?  Will Weiner ever hold a political office again? Can Tiger focus enough to bring in the big wins?  These men were all at the top of their game and with one swift kick to their IMAGEs, their credibility diminished. At the end of the day your business IMAGE is just like the IMAGE of these “celebrities”…it’s one of the most important keys to becoming and staying successful.  You may have a good price, a nice product, and a productive salesman, but trying to stay afloat if your IMAGE takes a turn for the worse can be a very daunting task.  Your business IMAGE easily impacts the opinions of potential customers, partners, and employees.  Check out these five ways to create and keep a positive business Image. 

Five Ways to Create and Keep a Positive Business IMAGE:

• Custom Apparel/Employee Uniforms – Neat, Clean, and Professional!  You are a walking billboard and the first impression for your company’s image.  People believe what they see is what they get - corporate branding.
• Positive Customer Testimonials – Let the customers that know you best tell others how great you are.
• Personalized Customer Service – Pay attention to details.
• Communication – Have clear ways for customers to communicate with you and pay attention to word of mouth advertising.  What are people saying about you?  Is it positive or negative?
• Brian Power – Knowledge is power…Know your business inside and out! 

Custom Uniforms & Apparel - Judging a Book by the Cover

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Things do not pass for what they are, but for what they seem.  Most things are judged by their jackets. - Baltasar Gracian

It's often said that we shouldn't judge a book by its cover.  Although an excellent idea, studies have shown that most people calculate a first impression of someone within the first 30 seconds to two minutes of meeting them, if not instantly.  Think about it...have you ever "judged a book by its cover" without even thinking about what you're doing?  

What do you think people see in the first 30 seconds of viewing your custom uniforms or apparel?

Sloppy or unplanned attire may lead your customers to think:

• Disorganized
• Unprofessional
• Unconcerned
• Lacks importance of details

On the other hand, well put together custom apparel tells a completely different story.  This look may lead customers to think:

• Organized
• Professional
• Takes pride in self and company
• Notices importance of details

At SITEX, we are strong believers of the concept, "What You Wear Tells Who You Are." For this reason, we encourage you to explore the extensive line of clothing options we carry to meet a variety of customer needs.  From farming work wear to corporate clothing we are here to help you and your employees find the appropriate employee uniforms or custom apparel to project a professional, business-like image while experiencing the comfort and advantages of more casual and relaxed clothing.

FR Uniforms Or Get Sued

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There are many professionals out there that work in hazardous environments, sometimes even life threatening environments. Even though these people are trained on worst case scenarios and safety procedures, there is still the risk of WHAT IF...

Just recently, OSHA set a new policy in place requiring certain industries to wear flame resistant garments (FRC garments).  Under paragraph 5a1, the General Duty clause of the federal OSHA Act, it is the employer's responsibility to identify risks and hazards in the workplace and seek out appropriate protective garments and equipment for the protection of workers.

In making this hazard assessment, the employer must consider the risks present and the most appropriate means of addressing those risks.  Where ignition risks are present, flame-resistant protective garments can become a prudent part of an action plan to address these concerns.

You might ask the questions:  How do I choose the correct Flame-Resistant Garments?

Any flame and thermal protective fabric must provide the wearer with the expected degree of protection for the useful life of the garment.  Garments are specified based on the employer's evaluation of workplace hazards.  Protective garments, which function as wearing apparel for normal work activities, must be comfortable and durable while achieving appearance that is acceptable to both the employer and the wearer.  In addition to these general considerations, there may be other hazards present such as chemical or molten substance exposure.  Finally, these multi-use garments must be able to withstand laundering to remove soils and flammable contaminants and be returned to service without excessive color loss, fuzzing/pilling (surface appearance change) or excessive shrinkage.

There have been numerous cases recently where OSHA has fined companies for not assessing their work environment and employees are not wearing FR garments.  These fines aren't for small amounts either...

So the big questions is...Do you take the risk of getting sued or pay the extra money to protect your employees?

For more information on the OSHA policy:

http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=INTERPRETATIONS&p_id=27296

Relationships Can Be Strengthened By Uniforms

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Many spouses or significant others love to hear the following phrase, "I don't have any laundry that needs to be done."  This is a goal of a uniform rental company...to provide crisp, image-making uniforms to our customers.

We relieve the everyday stress of laundry, and we make sure your work uniforms are ready for the hard day ahead. Did you know that a family of four spends an average of 12 hours a week doing laundry?  That's a lot of time especially if you work at least 8 hours a day plus all your children's activities.  Your work uniforms should be the last thing on your mind!  This doesn't even take in to account the money saved by not using your washer and dryer, detergent, and water.

If this hasn't convinced you already, here are some more reasons why you should use a uniform rental company:

• We provide proper uniform care to extend the life of your garments.
• We do regular fit sessions (for those of you that need bigger uniforms for the holidays...OR the ones that actually stick to your New Years resolution!)
• We use specific wash formulas for all the different types of jobs out there..whether its automotive or executive management.

So if I have piqued your interest even a little bit..check us out at www.sitex-corp.com!

Employee Uniform Cleaning- Best Practice

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Once you have chosen your employee uniforms, how do you properly care for them and keep their cleaning efficient and organized?

SITEX has implemented a new sorting and tracking system, SITRAX to just this.

What is SITRAX: An automated sorting and tracking system using bar code and radio frequency technology. Bar code labels and radio frequency chips are placed in garments, mats, and other items and then tracked throughout the preparation and laundry process.

Our SITRAX automated tracking and sorting system ensures that your uniforms, linens, and mats are accurately identified, sorted, and tracked throughout our facility, eliminating shortages and misplaced items.

SITRAX can accurately account for items by: tracking inventory, tracking where an item is in our facility, tracking how often the item is turned in, tracking the life of an item, and tracking the number of repairs and replacements of items. All of this leads to better accountability, complete accuracy, better customer satisfaction, and lower costs for our valued customers.

Custom uniform apparel- top tips when choosing the right look

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First impressions are formed in seconds.

The right uniform program ensures your brand image will be enhanced from the first smile or handshake. Company image wear provides increased security, employee confidence and teamwork, as well as the assurance that customers will easily identify your employees. The service support provided by our extensive distributor network makes your managed uniform program effortless.

Uniform Care & Consistent Fit

Proper uniform care extends the life of your garment. Quality engineering, regular fit sessions, and ongoing customer contact allow us to continually evaluate our products and ensure the right fit.

Customizing each employee is a walking billboard. Your logo must look just right. SITEX uses state-of-the-art customizing and embroidery equipment that enables our distributors to create the best look for your company.