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brick walls, bare bulbs and concrete floors with
menus packed with local, organic food – with staff
uniforms following suit. “Gingham cotton shirts and
textured roll-sleeve styles are complemented by a
dose of denim, with jeans stitch aprons set to be a
popular choice for establishments that are embrac-
ing the latest interior design concepts,” she explains.
“These new styles form part of the new ‘Artisan Col-
lection’ where customers will recognise an almost
organic approach to what we do.”
New for 2017, and flagged up by Ralawise, is the
Coolchecker Chef’s T-shirt (PR649) with crew neck
styling, underarm side vent holes and mesh back
panel for airflow and a wicking fabric finish. It also
features a pen pocket holder on the left sleeve. Oth-
er new additions, reports Ralawise, are the Chef’s
Select Slim Leg Trousers (PR554), with fitted styling
on the lower leg, a rear patch pocket and zip fly
with drawcord fastening, and the Turn-Up Double
Band Edge Chef’s Hat (PR648), with five eyelets, and
available in four sizes in black and white.
PenCarrie highlights the Premier Microcheck Long
Sleeve Shirt (PR220) and Short Sleeve Shirt (PR321)
from Premier, both of which it says are ideal for
casual bistrowear thanks to their stylish gingham
checks and easy care fabric. The company also sug-
gests the Premier Jean Stitch Denim Shirt (PR222),
in 100% cotton which features a curved hem, left
chest pocket with button flap and contrast stitching.
Also from PenCarrie is Le Chef, which has added
the Thermo°Cool Prep Jacket (LE004), and com-
plementary Le Chef Prep Trousers (LE021), while
Dennys has introduced the Denim Waist Apron
(DE127)featuring a contrasting denim pocket with
rivet detail and yellow top stitching.
PenCarrie introduced a new brand to its range this
(l) Premier offers a wide range of
stylish hospitality garments
(r) Henbury’s Pufy Wicking shirts
keep catering workers cool
shirt has a fitted cut and adjustable cuffs along with
long-lasting wrinkle resistance. It comes in sizes
S-4XL, and there are two women’s companion
styles: the Ladies Eden (17015) and the 3/4 length
sleeve Ladies Effect (17010), both of which are
available in six colours. Sol’s also offers the Gatsby
(00598), a slim tie.
Fruit of the Loom recommends its lightweight
Poplin Shirts, explaining: “High quality fabric and
contemporary styling mean the men’s and ladies’
Poplin Shirts offer top performance and long-last-
ing comfort in the workplace.” They are available in
both long and short sleeves, are made from 115-120
gsm 55% cotton/45% polyester, have a chest pocket
and are available in sizes S-3XL for men and XS-3XL
for women. The shirts also “offer maximum fabric
stability and colourfastness, ensuring the perfect
base for company logo embellishment”.
Industrial chic
Ralawise recommends Kustom Kit’s Contrast Oxford
long sleeve shirts (KK189 and KK789), both of which
have fused stand-up collars and contrast inner
collar and cuffs. The women’s style has princess
seaming to the front and back, and both are availa-
ble in light blue/navy and silver grey/charcoal. The
distributor also highlights the new crepe de chine
blouses from Brook Taverner, saying they bring
“style and sophistication to the modern hospitality
environment”. The Verona short sleeve (BR122) and
Roma long sleeve (BR121) blouses feature rear gold
zip detail, with front pleats and bust darts. Both are
available in nine colour options and sizes 8-20.
Laura Dutton, marketing executive at Premier
Clothing, reveals that an emerging trend for res-
taurants in 2017 is industrial chic – think exposed