Work Uniform Blog

Lights, Camera, Laundry! Roscoe Wins Industry Association Video Contest

Monday January 11, 2021

Roscoe takes first place in the annual TRSA video contest for our virtual tour of our state-of-the-art facility.

Dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the industry, TRSA’s annual video contest is a lighthearted effort to highlight the important role videos can play in educating customers and prospects. And of course, the pandemic has only heightened the need for such communication. When we undertook our video project in 2019, we could not have imagined a year in which a virtual tour of our plant would be the only type of tour we could give.

And while we’re looking forward to hosting live tours …

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Professional Outerwear Fit for Chicagoland Winter

Wednesday December 23, 2020

This autumn has been relatively mild. But this is Chicagoland, and colder, wet weather is certainly on the way. Protect yourself with outerwear from Roscoe, available for rental or purchase.

Include Jackets in Your Uniform Rental Service

Roscoe rental jackets work just like uniforms. We supply, we deliver, and we pick up and launder soiled jackets. No fuss for you, the customer!

The rental jackets come in three styles. The first is a Soft-Shell Jacket that is wind and water-resistant. Available in a unisex style, it comes with a polyester fleece inner lining for added comfort. With a four-way stretch …

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Sloppy Weather Meets its Mat(ch)

Friday November 13, 2020

Ulti-Mat detail

In Chicago, we don’t need a groundhog to tell us if the weather is about to change. It’s always about to change.

And while we had a bit of a dry spell over the summer, it’s already time to start thinking about that wet, sloppy season known as… well you know what it’s known as.

Not to cast a cloud (ahem) over what is shaping up to be a beautiful fall, but if you run a business, it is time to start planning for sloppy weather.

That means having the right accessories underfoot.

Keep Mud, Sleet, Snow &

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New Rental Garments Expand Options for Women with Style and Comfort

Thursday August 27, 2020

Women are nearly half of the U.S. workforce, yet the industrial laundry industry largely caters to a male crowd. Many women face limited – or nonexistent – options for work uniforms, creating another barrier for women entering (historically) male-dominated fields.

Roscoe cares deeply about workforce equality – and comfort – so we recently reevaluated our rental product offerings to ensure more options and styles designed for women.

These new rental products combine comfort, style and quality, with features that work as hard as your employees do.

Garments Designed for Hard-Working Women

We now offer three different styles of polo shirts …

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7 Signs that You Have the Wrong Work Uniform Provider

Tuesday June 30, 2020

Business partnerships take time and trust, but sometimes things just don’t work out. From low-quality uniforms to poor customer service, finding the right uniform partner can be a challenge. Here are the top warning signs that you’re working with the wrong uniform provider.

1. Your Employees Hate the Uniforms

If your employees are raising concerns about uniforms, don’t make the mistake of ignoring them. Taking care of your team is about ensuring their comfort and safety while on the job. Employees may not like their uniforms for a variety of reasons, including:

  • They’re uncomfortable
  • They’re bulky or difficult to
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