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(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

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

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