tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38745033969952840282024-03-13T20:42:07.620-07:00Uniform Sales of America, Inc.Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-64959557604545257012014-01-09T11:48:00.001-08:002014-01-09T11:48:20.597-08:00We Got BUSTED<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Local law enforcement officers converged on our faclities- for some "In-Field" training for their K-9 Units</div>
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They planted some items in our warehouse & let the dogs search around until they found them<br />
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As always- we love having our K-9 Officers visit & were very happy we could assist them.</div>
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Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-16095734881046465442013-10-09T09:06:00.001-07:002013-10-09T09:06:06.360-07:00The weather is starting to get a bit cooler, and we are already thinking about fall! Here's some info about fleece vests:<br />
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<span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Fleece vests are a fall staple. These comfortable and attractive outerwear pieces provide a dash of style and a cozy layer of additional warmth without being stifling. Popular at retail, Columbia, L.L. Bean and Patagonia are just a few of the leading brands that pack their collections with fleece vests for him and her.</span><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span><br />
<br style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Given the ever-growing influence of retail on imprinted apparel, it is little surprise that fleece vests are trending in the ad specialty marketplace, too. The vests appeal to a wide variety of markets. Schools and universities want them. So do hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Technology start-ups dig them, as does every entity from the local health food store and wineries to resort ranches and telecommunications companies. "Fleece vests are great for a corporate environment or incentive program," says Joe Bunsness, Ash City's (</span><em style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">asi/37127</em><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">) vice president of sales (Western U.S.). "These layering pieces can be great for both indoors and outdoors, and are typically at reasonable price points." </span><br style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Ash City has struck particular success with its Journey Vests (88191/78191), made of 100% polyester anti-pill fleece. Boasting features like tonal coverstitch detailing and stretch binding finishes on the armholes, Ash City's Voyage Vests (88173/78173) are also hot sellers. Meanwhile at Tri-Mountain (</span><em style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">asi/92125</em><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">), the Crescent (7020) and the companion style Excursion (8350) – which feature 100% spun polyester fleece – are a hit with clients. "Our fleece vests are doing well," says John Perez, marketing associate at Tri-Mountain. </span><br style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><br style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" /><span style="color: #676767; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">When it comes to options for decorating the vests, a variety of options exist. "We feel fleece is best with embroidery, as it has the ability to handle fine text and/or designs," says Bunsness. "Other decoration options that you might research are laser and mixed-media designs, a leading edge trend that suits any garment with clean styling." Perez says the embellishment options don't stop there. "We prefer heat transfers for many of our garments."</span>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-71762940952140461132013-08-26T19:13:00.001-07:002013-08-26T19:13:30.685-07:00<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; letter-spacing: -0.1pt;">Since 2002, Workrite has raised the bar in flame-resistant (FR) workwear safety by certifying garments to the NFPA 2112 standard. In fact, we’ve been certifying garments since it was possible to do so. And, while many safety professionals look for FR fabrics that are certified to NFPA 2112, having certified garments provides key safeguards to ensure your employees are protected.</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<strong>Check out this article on "moisture management apparel" - very *cool* stuff!!!</strong></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">WILMINGTON, Mass. -- Moisture management apparel, also referred to as performance apparel, is not just for athletes any more. It's also fast becoming a garment choice for employees who work in hot and demanding environments, as well as anyone interested in maximum on-the-job comfort, no matter the work activity or surrounding temperatures.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Moisture management apparel is made entirely or partially from synthetic fabrics, such as polyester, since these manmade fibers can be manufactured to create air pockets that serve as funneling tubes to wick moisture away from skin. Such wicking action, in effect, mimics capillaries in the human body, which push oxygenated blood from inner arteries to outlying cellular tissues.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Temperature and worker exertion levels will typically dictate whether moisture management apparel is 100 percent synthetic -- to maximize its wicking characteristics, or a blend of fabrics, such as 65/35 poly/cotton -- to take advantage of the natural fiber's supple and abrasion-resistant characteristics.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">As styling options have increased in recent years, so has the popularity of moisture management apparel. "At one time, if you wanted moisture management clothing, your choices were often limited to t-shirts," says Adam Soreff, Director of Marketing at UniFirst, a leading provider of uniforms and workwear to businesses throughout the U.S. and Canada. "That's all changed. Today, moisture management apparel includes such items as t-shirts, polo shirts, and a wide selection of industrial and other workwear shirts. At UniFirst, we even offer performance wear that's flame resistant."</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: blue;">Moisture management innovators are now able to weave fibers into small patterns on shirts that provide extra strength to the resulting fabric without any increase in weight. "One of the more popular weaves is known as micro pique," Soreff says. "Micro pique features mini geometric patterns on the fabric face; the added strength allows the apparel to withstand the rigors of tough work, as well as the industrial wash processes used in uniform rental programs like ours."</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-75477971471371730502012-10-14T17:47:00.000-07:002012-10-14T17:47:05.296-07:00National Fire Prevention Week is in October - it's a great time to remember our local firefighters and all the hard work they do, and a great time to highlight the critical role that flame-resistant uniforms play in keeping them safe! See npw.org for for information and stay safe!!Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-12880971842829345702012-10-01T21:24:00.001-07:002012-10-01T21:24:19.410-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are excited to be partnering with</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 16px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> National Safety Apparel, a company that has developed FR Control® and FR Control 2.0® both utilizing Outlast® fabric technologies -</span></span><br />
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We are very excited to be partnering with a new leading flame-and flash-resistant uniform manufacturer called National Safety Apparel, which produces top quality uniforms in compliance with key National Fire Protection standards. Even better, all of their uniforms are Made in the USA! Stay tuned to learn more about this exciting company, and visit their website at http://www.nsamfg.com/Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-41074241059282367472012-08-14T09:49:00.002-07:002012-08-14T09:49:27.722-07:00Here is an update from RED KAP, one of our leading suppliers of high quality uniforms!<br />
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Body sizing and fit preferences change over the years, and our research indicated that it was time for us to make some minor tweaks to the core lineup of Red Kap work shirts.</div>
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Red Kap is continuously seeking ways to improve our garments and we're excited about this updated fit. The feedback from individuals involved in wear tests was nothing but positive and we feel certain you'll agree.</div>
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Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-51287998091182231102012-07-29T09:59:00.002-07:002012-07-29T09:59:38.162-07:00A very interesting idea brought to you by Bulwark, one of our leading suppliers of Flame Resistant uniforms!!<div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Bulwark<sup>®</sup> Protective Apparel has taken a dynamic approach to B2B marketing with the release of “451<sup>o</sup>”, a stunning and thought provoking film that focuses attention on one simple fact: people are not fireproof.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px;">As the world’s largest manufacturer of flame-resistant apparel for industrial workers, Bulwark wanted to focus attention on the relationship between people and fire, specifically individuals working in hazardous environments such as those in the oil and gas industry, electric utility workers and commercial electricians.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px;">“451<sup>o</sup> will surprise many industry observers,” said Stan Jewell, Bulwark General Manager. “Our customers are engaged in serious, sometimes dangerous work. We want them to know that we understand the risks inherent in their work and that Bulwark is committed to developing innovative products and services that increase safety and reduce risk.”</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; line-height: 14px;">From its inception, Bulwark envisioned the project as one with greater appeal, not only to safety engineers and target industries, but to people in all walks of life. Initial audience reaction has proven that the message strikes the intended chord, reinforcing that life is fragile and, like paper, people can be destroyed in moments.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Gloucester, MA, June 14, 2012 - Since 2006, all passports and many credit cards, debit cards, enhanced drivers licenses, and law enforcement credentials and ID’s contain a RFID (radio frequency identification) chip embedded in them, thus making this information vulnerable to identity theft. Strong Leather Company, realizing this security risk, has been an industry forerunner, using an innovative shielding technology in some of its product linings since 2008.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Strong Leather Company is proud to introduce their new line of “Made in the USA” RFID Shielding Leather Wallets now being offered nationally. The new “RFID” line of stock products has been developed and tested to protect against “identity theft” which is the unauthorized RF (Radio Frequency) scanning (skimming) of personal and departmental information contained in the embedded chip.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><img alt="marley" height="146" src="http://www.uniformmarketnews.com/images/stories/marley.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="200" />Jamaica's top athletes will be stepping out in style when they land in London for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games thanks to their fabulous new uniforms designed by Cedella Marley.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Cedella, daughter of the late music icon Bob Marley and designer behind the label Catch A Fire , was tapped by Puma to create the collection of wears that Team Jamaica will don on the world's biggest athletic stage.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The collection is a fashionable reflection of the Caribbean nation's culture, history and style -- vibrant, upbeat and hopefully unbeatable as the Jamaican team competes for gold.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Jamaica's track and field star Usain Bolt, aka the fastest man in the world, was on hand in London last week for the collection's unveiling -- and to do a bit of modelling.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><img alt="futureairforce" height="139" src="http://www.uniformmarketnews.com/images/stories/futureairforce.jpg" style="float: left; margin-bottom: 5px; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px; margin-top: 5px;" width="200" />Based on feedback received during visits with Airmen across the Air Force, the Air Force Uniform Board is reviewing several concepts that Airmen have suggested regarding the appearance of the service dress uniform. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Some of the informal feedback about the current service dress includes Airmen wanting to revamp the service dress to look more military, like the other services. One senior airman said, “the current uniform resembles a cheesy business suit.” A staff sergeant said, “think world’s most dominating air power, not CEO,” and another described it as a “cheap leisure suit.” </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Other comments have suggested that the uniform needs to reflect the Air Force’s history more. On an Internet message board an Airman recently wrote, “I want to look good and be proud of my AF heritage.” Another Airman wrote that the dress uniform pales in comparison to any of the other services. "We need something that distinguishes us as proud members of the U.S. military.” </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt; line-height: normal; text-align: -webkit-auto;">The Air Force began exploring these ideas by producing several prototypes that reflect a combination of ideas that have been gleaned from comments, suggestions and informal surveys conducted over the past several years. </span></div>
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</tbody></table>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-15759391051817576312012-07-09T10:08:00.003-07:002012-07-09T10:08:57.588-07:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Today we are profiling the Weinbrenner shoe company and their amazing history! Read on...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Weinbrenner Shoe Company Celebrates 120 years of “Made in America”</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">MERRILL, WI, June 8, 2012—If you could walk a mile in our shoes you’d see that they follow the footprints of hard working folks who believe in making exceptional shoes and boots, right here in the USA. You’d also find a path stretching back 120 years to Water Street in Milwaukee where Albert H. Weinbrenner started making his first pair of shoes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In 1892, 27 year-old Weinbrenner, the son of a cobbler, and his business partner opened a shop and later started manufacturing shoes. They grew to become industry leaders by using tools, techniques and methods exclusive to their production. By 1916 they were producing 20,000 pairs daily of men’s and boy’s shoes.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Thorogood brand debuted in 1918 and thrust Weinbrenner into mass markets across the country with branches opening in major cities including New York, Chicago, Atlanta and San Francisco. The decades to follow would bring new products, new partnerships, consolidations, market opportunities and leadership transitions. Patents were developed and production supplied trends in shoes and boots for work, military, sport, casual, youth and men’s footwear. Quality and American manufacturing remained steadfast through it all.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-87099553580365069862012-06-30T08:47:00.002-07:002012-06-30T08:47:26.808-07:00<br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Superbug Transmitted by Textiles</span></strong><u></u><u></u></div>
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<em><b><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13pt;">Research Cites Clothing as Key Link in Spread of Infection</span></b></em><br /> <u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Healthcare customers tell us all the time – Even before I hug my kids, the first things I do when I get home after a shift are take my shoes off outside, take off my dirty uniform and take a shower. They don’t want the contamination of the workplace to enter their homes. <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=54726156&msgid=675636&act=LZZM&c=303934&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fvestexprotects.com%2Fmedia%2Fview%2F37-Superbug-Transmitted-by-Textiles-Research-Cites-Clothing-as-Key-Link-in-Spread-of-Infection-" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">New research</a> confirms their suspicions. </span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">“Our findings document the role of textiles in the spread of infectious diseases, like MRSA,” says Elizabeth Scott, PhD, co-director of the Simmons Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community from Simmons College in Boston, Mass., during her presentation at the 112th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Clothing Compared to Toilets and Sinks</span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><br />In a ranking of sites and surfaces in the home, based on their risk of transmission of germs, clothing and household linens shared a ranking with known harbingers of bacteria: toilets and sinks. </span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"> “The data is clear - clothing acquires, retains, and can potentially transmit bacteria. We need to better advise the public on how to achieve hygienic laundering and other<a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=54726156&msgid=675636&act=LZZM&c=303934&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vestexprotects.com%2Fmedia%2Fview%2F32-A-Crossover-Trial-of-Antimicrobial-Scrubs-to-Reduce-Methicillin-Resistant-Staphylococcus-aureus-Burden-on-Healthcare-Worker-Apparel" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">clinically proven strategies</a> to reduce the level of contamination on clothing,” adds Dr. Scott.</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Protect your Customers </span></strong><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;"><br />Healthcare workers are becoming increasingly aware of the problems of MRSA and other bacteria being transferred via clothing. They need innovative products to reduce their risk and to protect their patients and families. Research also reveals that they will pay a premium for that peace of mind.</span><u></u><u></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif;">Vestex Active Barrier Protective scrub uniforms and lab coats are <a href="http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=54726156&msgid=675636&act=LZZM&c=303934&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.vestexprotects.com%2Fmedia%2Fview%2F32-A-Crossover-Trial-of-Antimicrobial-Scrubs-to-Reduce-Methicillin-Resistant-Staphylococcus-aureus-Burden-on-Healthcare-Worker-Apparel" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">clinically proven</a> to rapidly prevent, reduce or eliminate the acquisition and retention of contaminants on the breathable, durable fabric. Fluids bead up and roll off the Vestex fabric even as it remains breathable, comfortable and durable. </span></div>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-40704353511141928372012-06-26T09:21:00.001-07:002012-06-26T09:21:17.260-07:00<br />
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Product Spotlight: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>RED KAP</b></span></div>
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(From the catalog): Red Kap offers a wide variety of high-quality, durable fabrics made to withstand the wear and tear endured on any jobsite. Whether you are looking for added comfort, durability, or a little bit of both, we've got the fabric that suits your needs. And it's Red Kap, so you know it's Done Right!</div>
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- All natural fibers offers breathability</div>
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- Twill weave adds strength</div>
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- Easy care, wrinkle-resistant finish</div>
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- Lightweight for comfort</div>
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- Soft hand and easy drape on the body</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>100% Spun Polyester</b></span></div>
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- Strong fibers that stand up to wear and tear</div>
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- Fibers have more "give" than natural fibers allowing comfort and movement</div>
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- Provides excellent color retention</div>
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- Processes faster through all wash cycles</div>
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- Fibers deter dust and debris</div>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-65446055291797191822012-06-25T08:41:00.001-07:002012-06-25T08:41:41.358-07:00<br />
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Product Spotlight: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>RED KAP</b></span></div>
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(From the catalog): Red Kap offers a wide variety of high-quality, durable fabrics made to withstand the wear and tear endured on any jobsite. Whether you are looking for added comfort, durability, or a little bit of both, we've got the fabric that suits your needs. And it's Red Kap, so you know it's Done Right!</div>
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- Low lint fabric</div>
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- Lightweight fabric with roomier fit for added comfort on the job</div>
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- Grippers at the sleeves and the neck for extra coverage when needed</div>
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(From the catalog): Red Kap offers a wide variety of high-quality, durable fabrics made to withstand the wear and tear endured on any jobsite. Whether you are looking for added comfort, durability, or a little bit of both, we've got the fabric that suits your needs. And it's Red Kap, so you know it's Done Right!<br />
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Red Kap's trademarked <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><b>Work NMotion </b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">fabric, which features:</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Memory Stretch yarn for added flexibility</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Inherent stretch adds additional comfort</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Excellent stretch recovery at stress points (elbows and knees)</span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;">- Bartacks at all stretch points for added durability</span></span>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-91211862922159944572012-06-20T08:10:00.002-07:002012-06-20T08:10:25.621-07:00<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Product Spotlight: RED KAP</span></b><br />
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Did you know that Red Kap offers many distinct fabric types/blends? These include:<br />
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65% Polyester / 35% Cotton<br />
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Stay tuned to learn more about the unique features of each of these signature fabrics!Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-70410700374237150332012-06-14T10:23:00.000-07:002012-06-14T10:23:32.466-07:00Dress for Success, Even in the Summer (excerpted from the following essay: http://www.laborlawyers.com/showarticle.aspx?Show=15180&Type=1119&cat=3386).<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">Summer officially arrives this month, but in many parts of the country it's been blazingly hot for weeks. In much of the deep South and the desert Southwest, it's easy to break a sweat walking from door to door, and the AC in our cars always takes too long to kick in. On the weekends, it's all about sundresses and bathing suits, but what about Monday through Friday? How</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;"><i>hot</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">is too hot? When are you supposed to ditch the hot pants and switch to a more conservative look while still trying to keep your cool?</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">Most of us want to appear professional, and we want to be taken seriously. But with these high temperatures, most of us just want to be cool and comfortable. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #2c3030; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS'; font-size: 12px;">The following suggestions should help with your decision making during these scorching summer months:</span><br />
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What kind of working environment are you hoping to achieve? Based on this answer, perhaps a "summer casual" dress code is in order.</div>
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What has been the practice within your area and industry? Don't reinvent the wheel – what works for others in your industry will most likely work for your business.</div>
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Is there any risk of implementing a policy that alienates employees? Always be respectful of employees to ensure that they, in turn, respect the policies of the organization.</div>
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How big an issue is this among employees to begin with?</div>
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Where are you prepared to draw the line, and what steps are you prepared to take to enforce it? Always make a plan before jumping into any new policy. A policy that isn't enforced is no policy at all.</div>
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What is the most effective way to communicate company standards to employees? Have fun with this. Try to get away from an inter-office memo and call for a summer breakfast meeting or mid-day iced coffee talk to communicate any new policy.</div>
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Are you prepared to live with your dress code guidelines?</div>
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Answering honestly to these questions can save your employees from some embarrassment and awkward looks at the water cooler. Try to implement a look that is comfortable, but meets your business needs. For example, would your casually dressed employees still be presentable if a client were to make a surprise appearance at the office. If you can successfully follow these guidelines, you are well on your way to keeping your cool while still looking stylish and professional this summer.</div>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-5224880471773477832012-06-12T09:58:00.001-07:002012-06-12T09:58:54.322-07:00Some of you may notice and wonder why your Landau uniform shipments might look a little different. Here's a letter explaining the company's new sustainability initiative, which reduces packing materials and enhances their green profile!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br /></div>Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-63907656872291416652012-06-04T11:25:00.001-07:002012-06-04T11:25:28.334-07:00This week we'll be spotlighting RED KAP, one of our premium, long-time favorite manufacturers.<br />
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From the catalog:<br />
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"Done Right" is more than just a slogan. It's a way of life. <br />
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Here's to the early risers. The heavy lifters. The people who believe there's only one way a job should be done - and that's DONE RIGHT. We've been outfitting these hard workers since 1923 in everything from shirts, pants and overalls to lab coats and butcher wraps. Today, we outfit more than 16 million workers, and we're just getting started.<br />
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So, here's to the people who do the tough jobs. The challenging jobs. The messy jobs. The bending, the twisting. The jobs that make you think on your feet. And yes, they can be the fun jobs - at least for those of us who take great pride in our work and pride in the people we work alongside. We make Red Kap for all of you. And we'll continue, for as long as there are people who never quit, who to work before the sun comes up and head home for dinner long after the sun's gone down. <br />
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Stay tuned for more information about this premier uniform manufacturer!!Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-76532683460317711942012-05-31T09:09:00.003-07:002012-05-31T09:09:30.042-07:00Did you know that employers follow three main industry standards to help protect workers from electric arc flashes and flash fires? Today we'll focus on standards 2 and 3, applicable to the Oil & Petrochemical Industries and Electric Utilities:<br />
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2) NFPA 2112 For Oil & Petrochemical Industries:<br />
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--Mandates that employers conduct a flash-fire hazard assessment to determine the risk of a flash fire.<br />
--Requires employees to wear flame-resistant clothing if the potential for a flash fire exists.<br />
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3) NESC For Electric Utilities:<br />
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--Specifies that employers conduct a hazard risk assessment to determine the potential arc exposure for employees who work on or near energized parts or equipment.<br />
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--Requires employees to wear flame-resistant clothing with an APTV, or cal rating, equal to or greater than the determined arc hazard.<br />
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CARHARTT Flame Resistant clothing ensures that employers are in compliance with these important safety regulations!Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-90805943189368883622012-05-24T09:55:00.001-07:002012-05-24T09:55:15.304-07:00Did you know that employers follow three main industry standards to help protect workers from electric arc flashes and flash fires? Today we'll focus on the first standard, applicable to General Industry: <br />
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1) NFPA 70E for General Industry mandates that employers conduct a hazard risk assessment to determine the potential arc exposure for employees who work on or near energized parts or equipment. It also requires employees to wear flame-resistant (FR) clothing with an ATPV (Arc Thermal Performance Value), equal to or greater than the determined arc hazard. It simplifies the hazard assessment and compliance process by creating Hazard Risk Categories (HRC) for common tasks an electrical worker would perform. Therefore, an FR clothing item's HRC rating determines if that item provides sufficient protection for a particular job.<br />
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As a result, Carhartt FR clothing carries HRC tags. And, unlike some others, Carhartt HRC tags are externally visible, allowing supervisors and safety officers to easily confirm workers are in compliance with NFPA 70E regulations.Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3874503396995284028.post-84653044832156047322012-05-23T09:22:00.003-07:002012-05-23T09:22:50.411-07:00PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT continued: CARHARTT FR<br />
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This season, Carhartt Flame-Resistant (FR) has strengthened their selection of flame-resistant clothing in multiple ways. These include new FR styles with reflective striping and three new garments - Coveralls, Pants, and Work Shirts - made from Tecasafe Plus, a trademarked, inherently flame-resistant fabric from Tencate.<br />
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Stay tuned to learn more about the strict industry standards Carhartt garments adhere to!!Uniform Sales of America, Inc.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04752121381441772855noreply@blogger.com0