Sizing Up Your
Employee Uniforms
Your employees should be comfortable. Part of
that involves creating a workplace environment that is a positive and
beneficial one. Another idea is to provide uniforms. These uniforms need to be
properly sized, and this part of the process needs to go beyond asking for
shirt and pant
sizes.
Reasons Why It’s So Important
Getting the wrong sizes is a waste of time and
money. These two resources are essential for any business but are especially
necessary for
smaller businesses that can always compete
with their larger rivals. Team spirit and morale is important and finding the
right sizes and can help reduce safety hazards such as lack of mobility or
getting snagged on obstacles such as hooks.
Ways to Size Correctly
Different brands have different ideas of what
the standard sizes mean. Some are larger and some are smaller than what you
might expect. Getting the right measurements of your staff might sound rude or
invasive, but getting them on board is a key part of getting the best-fitting
and best-looking uniforms. After all, you want to project an aura of confidence
and professionalism, and great-looking employee uniforms can help you do that:
- For the
collar: Measure at the base of the neck. The neck needs to be kept
straight and the tape shouldn’t be too tight, either.
- For the
chest: Look at where the widest part of the chest is, right around the
armpits.
- For the
waist: Start measuring where the torso meets the waist.
- For the
legs: Measure from the top of the legs down to the ankle. Reaching down to
the ankle bone is for the best here. It might be more comfortable for
employees to do this on their own to get the right measurements.
Other Factors to Consider
Certain brands of uniforms are considered to be unisex. Even so,
the fit might still be slightly different. Request sample sizes so that all of
your employees can try on every part of a uniform not just tops and bottoms -
remember that accessories such as ties and vests are just as important! Talk to
everyone on your staff and gather their input about how they would like their
uniforms to look and feel. When employees feel comfortable enough to still be
themselves while on the job, they will be even more motivated to do their best
and provide the best customer service that they can!
Head To
Chesapeake Uniform Today
For all your protective
footwear needs, turn to the professionals at Chesapeake Uniform. Chesapeake
Uniform has been providing uniform rental services for over 30 years to
Maryland, Delaware, D.C., southern Pennsylvania, and northern Virginia. We
pride ourselves on being able to offer our customers the most competitive
prices thanks to our national affiliation with Apparel Masters. Want to get
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