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HOSPITALITY & CATERINGWEAR

Polos for men and women. Made from 170-180 gsm 65% polyester/35% cotton, these easy-care polos are washable at 60°C, need minimal ironing and are quick to dry. They have self-coloured buttons, are designed for decoration and come in sizes S-3XL for men, XS-2XL for women. The Gildan Softstyle range has been expanded for 2017 with new styles and colours. The T-shirts and polos are made from 100% ringspun cotton for a fine, soft feel. The Eurofit silhouette of the Adult styles offers a sleeker fit in the shoulders and sleeves for a sharp, modern look, while sleeve and bottom hems are secured with twin needle stitching for extra durability. The Adult T-Shirt (64000) is available in 19 new shades, and 55 hues in total, to match any hos- pitalitywear customer’s colour scheme. Gildan’s Adult Double Piqué Polo (64800) is a practical yet stylish option with rolled forward shoulders for freedom of movement, contoured welt collar and colour-matched, pearlised buttons. It comes in 15 colours and in sizes S-2XL, and has TearAway labels along with women’s companion styles. Also offering a relaxed yet stylish approach is Rus- sell Europe with its newly expanded Made to Match collection. This comprises the Slim T (155M/F) and Classic T (180M); Classic Polycotton Polo (539M/F); Polycotton Easy Care Poplin Longsleeve (934M/F) and Shortsleeve (935M/F) Shirts; Authentic Sweat (262M), Authentic Hooded Sweat (265M/F) and Au- thentic Zipped Hood Sweat (266M/F); as well as the Softshell Jacket (140M/F). “Together they create a suite of garments from which to choose the perfect staff uniform, wheth- er for front of house or behind the scenes,” says Russell. All Made to Match garments come in up to ten colours: black, white, bottle green, classic red, French navy, lime, bright royal, convoy grey, light Oxford and sky.

year: Joseph Alan. The brand offers two new hospi- tality styles: the Joseph Alan Waistcoat (JA020) and Joseph Alan Ladies Waistcoat (JA021), for reception, front of house, floor staff and management staff. Sol’s aprons range includes the new Gramercy (01744) long apron with pocket. Available in six col- ours, it is made from a 190 gsm, resistant polycotton blend. Another option for kitchen and waiting staff is the long-length Gala apron (88010), made from a 240 gsm resistant polycotton blend, available in 16 vibrant colours and featuring an adjustable neckline with metal buckle. Both are 60° washable. Relaxed street food styles With street food pop-ups a popular and growing trend, relaxed styles remain popular with many in catering and hospitality. Anvil’s Tri-Blend tees offer trendy, ultra-soft styles for staff. Made from 50% polyester/25% ringspun cotton/25% viscose, these semi-fitted tees for men and women come in a number of styles: for men, the crewneck (6750), V-neck (6752) and raglan (6755) and for women the new classic crew (6750L), or V-neck (6750VL) and deep scoop ½ sleeve (6756L) tees. The women’s styles feature a curved bottom hem. All styles are available in sizes XS-2XL in a range of heathers, and feature TearAway labels along with a high stitch density for a smooth printing surface. New from the Bargear range at Kustom Kit is the Bar Polo Shirt (KK124), which the brand says com- bines the comfort of a T-shirt with the smartness of a woven collar and placket. “The fashion fit of this polo is bang on trend and the softness of the 100% cotton jersey enhances the wearer experience to the next level,” says the brand. “With an ultra com- petitive price point, it’s ideal for hospitality business- es that have a regular turnover of trendy staff.” It is available in sizes S-2XL and sophisticated black. Fruit of the Loom offers the hardworking 65/35

A selection of styles from Russell’s new Made to Match collection

(far l) The new, long Gramercy apron from Sol’s (l) The new Bar Polo Shirt from the Bargear range at Kustom Kit

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