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Defend Your Workplace Against Illness

January 17, 2014

While some have the luxury of almost never getting sick, 98% of workers are affected by minor illnesses each year. Spending about eight hours every day, in the same space, touching the same appliances, machinery, buttons, handles and surfaces as your peers will affect even the toughest of immune systems. There are certain areas in … Read more

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Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

January 9, 2014

The temperatures and weather conditions that hit the Midwest and most of the U.S. the last couple of days have been brutal. The record setting temperatures caused many states to issue disaster warnings, close schools, offices, and major roadways. This uniform rental company, however, stayed operating, as did most of our customers. Thankfully, our Team … Read more

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Getting Organized in 2014

January 3, 2014

If you’re still trying to keep the resolutions made in 2011, or 2010, it might be time for some new ones. A resolution that might not be at the top of anyone’s list is to be more organized, personally and professionally. It’s not one we give a lot of thought too because it doesn’t sound … Read more

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Angel Tree: Keeping the Holiday Spirit Alive

December 24, 2013

The Chicago uniform company is excited for the pending holiday when all the boys and girls a part of Prison Fellowship’s program Angel Tree will receive their gift. Angel Tree gives children presents on behalf of incarcerated parents. The gift is just the first point of contact though – the program aims to connect families … Read more

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The Benefits of Microfiber

December 20, 2013

With the latest advancements in technology in recent years, the future of fabric has arrived: microfiber. What is microfiber? A blend of polyester and nylon fibers that are split many times smaller than human hair (1/16th) and woven together to create a net-like surface area. What does this mean? It means it is able to … Read more

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Take the Hassle out of Garment Repairs

December 13, 2013

A couple of weeks ago, we announced a series of articles that describe the most common industry issues and how we Take Pride in addressing those issues. It featured how the Chicago uniform company handles shortages, today we are jumping back in to discuss repairs. Companies with a uniform rental program know what a pain … Read more

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OSHA Revises the Hazard Communication Standard

December 6, 2013

In the largest regulation change in 20 years, OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) is further improving safety and health protections for America’s workers by standardizing the classification and labeling of chemicals. The current Hazard Communication Standard is now in alignment with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS), giving workers the “right to understand,” replacing the … Read more

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Excellence, Efficiency, Solutions, Reliability & Service: Dart Container Story

November 27, 2013

Dart Container, the world’s largest manufacturer of foam cups and containers, comes from humble beginnings in Mason, Michigan. It manufactured goods for the Department of Defense, including key rings, steel tape measures and dog tags. Today, it boasts a global corporation with 20 plants in 6 countries and over 7,500 employees. Dart produces more than … Read more

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Taking Pride in Community Service

November 22, 2013

The tornadoes that struck the Midwest last Sunday hit too close to home with at least a dozen Illinois counties declared as state disaster areas. Images of overturned cars, homes reduced to rubble, trees ripped from their roots and residents searching for their belongings through debris caused this Chicago mat company to donate to the … Read more

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