| There are numerous considerations to review | | | | We all wear work apparel, although you probably |
| while contemplating the pro's and con's of | | | | do not realise it, albeit a finely crafted Italian suit |
| professional work apparel. Consider first, the | | | | or decorators dungarees. The work wear clothing |
| advances made in the development and | | | | industry produce lines for a wide range |
| manufacture of fabrics; initial modules, breaking | | | | professions from career apparel to |
| elongation, residual strength and dynamic loading | | | | flame-resistant clothing to safety footwear. |
| are all researched and tested extensively before | | | | Supplying work wear to employees can |
| fabrics are considered suitable for industrial use. | | | | strengthen corporate identity, creating a sense of |
| Therefore application/use should be top of your | | | | equality in the work place. Practical, durable and |
| list of considerations, assessing the suitability of | | | | functional wearwork displaying company logos, |
| each garment. Specialist advice should be sought | | | | helping to enforce branding, offering free |
| before investing in work wear. Does the garment | | | | advertising. Creating a professional image, meeting |
| need to be fire retardant (racing suits), Teflon | | | | relevant safety standards is also of prime |
| treated to repel chemicals and oils? Polyester | | | | importance. Many companies supply laundry |
| cotton mixes help to wick and absorb perspiration, | | | | services, taking away dirty and resupplying |
| ideal for warm factories. Disposable overalls/boiler | | | | washed overalls.This is particularly important |
| suits are a very cheap and practical solution to | | | | where hygiene/health care are primary factors. |
| keep your smart work clothes clean whilst | | | | Globally the work wear industry is growing |
| searching through dusty filing cabinets in the store | | | | steadily with total growth of 5.4% for corporate |
| room. | | | | wear and 8.1% for work wear being forecast. |