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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Uniform Polo Shirt

We are trying to find a new uniform shirt for our employees. Our managers want to implement a uniform polo shirt for our employees. Can you talk about the look they portray, how versatile are these shirts and can they really improve our bottom line?

So why does the uniform polo shirt make a great uniform shirt? First of all, it looks good on virtually anyone. It doesn’t matter the body type or the weight of an individual. What is important is that the shirt is one that will work on anyone so that no one has to feel embarrassed and so that the company knows their employees look professional and not sloppy. One reason why employers do not rely on their employees to purchase their own clothes is because the interpretation of what looks good can be different between individuals.

And what is so special about the uniform polo shirt? It’s because of its versatility that it is chosen amongst employers. First of all, the shirt comes in many different colors. The collars and the sleeve bands can also have stripes on them and they may contain elastic around the arms. The shirts can also be breathable and the material may not show perspiration as much as other shirts will. This is ideal for businesses where the employees are extremely active or the work environment can be hot. Excess perspiration that is obvious can be a turn off to any customers that interact with the employees. Unfortunately, customers are less likely to want to see the employee showing excessive underarm perspiration.

The uniform polo shirt also improves the bottom line of a business. The business has two options: To buy the polo shirts on their own and supply a certain number to each employee, usually 2 shirts, or to require the employee to buy the shirts on their own. If the employees are required to buy the shirts, it is usually done through payroll deduction. Either way, the business wins and so do the employees. Employees win because they feel better about themselves and they feel like they are a part of a team. This benefits the business because employees who feel better about themselves are employees who produce better.

VGS Supply carries everything that you would need for a uniform program including: Uniform Shirts / Uniform Hats / Uniform Pants / Uniform Fleece / Uniform Jackets / Uniform Sweaters

VGS Supply has delivered orders in New York, New York, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, San Diego, California, Burbank, California, San Antonio, Texas, Tucson, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, El Paso, Texas, Long Beach, California, Amarillo, Texas, San Francisco, California, Ann Arbor, Michigan, Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Buffalo, New York, Palo Alto, California, Cleveland, Ohio, Irving, Texas, Knoxville, Tennessee, Rockville, Maryland, Kansas City, Missouri, Atlanta, Georgia, Los Angeles, California, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Orlando, Florida, The Woodlands, Texas, Washington DC, Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, Phoenix, Arizona, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Miami, Florida.

Just a few of our uniform products include, but are not limited to, the following:

Hospitality Uniform
Hotel Uniform
Chef's Uniform
Business Uniform
Housekeeping Uniform
Work Uniform
Uniform Polo
Uniform Sweater
Uniform Shirts
Security Uniform

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Monday, January 4, 2010

White Uniform Shirt

Having had a lot of trouble trying to enforce our dress code with males and females, we are thinking of implementing a new uniform for our employees. The new outfit would include a white uniform shirt. This will allow us to make sure all upper arm tattoos are covered as well as the ladies plunging necklines are in check. Can you share some info?

When a company decides upon a white uniform shirt, the employees don’t have to guess anymore what they need to wear any longer. Sure, certain policies such as no open-toed shoes may continue, but what shirt to wear does not have to be a bunch of guesswork. The company may decide upon several shirts or a single shirt for employees to wear. They may also pay for the shirts themselves and supply one or two to each employee or require the employee to buy them on their own. This depends on the budget of the business.

Ultimately, however, the business’s bottom line is going to improve. By choosing a white uniform shirt in a button down or polo style, the appearance of the business is improved because the appearance of each employee improves. It is a good idea to look at the advantages of each shirt. For instance, the button down shirt can come in cotton or another fabric that makes for a neat and crisp look. The company logo can be embroidered onto the shirt. The company logo can also be embroidered onto a polo shirt. The polo shirt does not button all the way down. It may have two or three buttons, allowing for the collar to be loosened a little. There may also be elastic around the sleeves and the print on the elastic may match the collar of the shirt. Polo shirts tend to be knitted cotton shirts that are breathable and do not show perspiration much.

What the business chooses is up to the business for the fact that each business sis different in their functions. For instance, a business that requires their employees to do labor is a business that may need shirts that do not show perspiration so much. In this case they may choose a short or long sleeve style white uniform shirt. And speaking of short or long sleeve, all styles of these uniform shirts can come as short or long sleeved. It all simply depends on the weather and the work environment.

VGS Supply carries everything that you would need for a uniform program including: Uniform Shirts / Uniform Hats / Uniform Pants / Uniform Fleece / Uniform Jackets / Uniform Sweaters

VGS Supply has delivered orders in New York, New York, Philadelphia, PA, Dallas, TX, San Diego, California, Atlanta, Georgia, Los Angeles, California, Jacksonville, FL, Chicago, Illinois, Indianapolis, Indiana, Orlando, Florida, The Woodlands, Texas, Washington DC, Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, Phoenix, Arizona, Baltimore, Charlotte, North Carolina, Memphis, Tennessee, San Jose, CA, San Francisco, California, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Miami, Florida.

Just a few of our uniform shirts include but are not limited to:

Mens Polo Sport Shirts
Sport Shirts
Mens Knit Shirt
Shirt With Pocket
Mens Pique Shirt
Nike
Red House
Mens Performance Shirt
Wind Shirt
Mens Dri Fit Shirt
Columbia
Tiger Woods
Mens Long Sleeve Shirt
Uniform Shirt
Mens Oxford Shirt
Mens Golf Shirts
Uniform Dress Shirt
Uniform Polo Shirt
Mens Cotton Shirt
Camp Shirt
Mens Silk Shirt
Fishing Shirt
Mens Polo Shirt
Short Sleeve Shirt
Outer Banks
Pima-Tek Long Sleeve Mock
Long Sleeve Polos
CornerStone
Mens Work Shirt
Moisture Wicking Shirt
Interlock Knit Mock Turtleneck
Short Sleeve Industrial Shirt
Check Non-Iron Button-Down Shirt
Nailhead Non-Iron Button-Down
100% Organic Cotton Pique Polo
Stretch Poplin Shirt
Yarn-Dye Pattern Shirt
Nike Micro Pique Sport Shirt
Nike Pique Knit Sport Shirt
Egyptian Diamond Knit Shirt
Long Sleeve Pique Knit Shirt
Silk Touch Long Sleeve Polo
Long Sleeve Industrial Work
6.5-Ounce Pique Knit Sport Shirt
Bamboo Blend Pique Sport Shirt
Dry Zone Ottoman Sport Shirt
Rib Sport Shirt w/Open Sleeves
Pima-Tek Sport Shirt
Textured Sport Shirt w/ Wicking
Silk Touch Interlock Sport Shirt
Mercerized Dri-FIT Drop Needle
Dress Shirt
Mock Shirt
Button Down Shirt
Knit Shirt

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Sunday, January 3, 2010

Cotton Knit Shirt

Can you give us information on a cotton knit shirt? We are looking to provide uniforms to our employees. What type of shirts do they come in as far as long sleeve or short sleeve and are there any limits to the colors that you can use with this type of shirt?

As for what you can expect from a cotton knit shirt, the sky is the limit. You can get them in t-shirt style, which means they can be V-neck, scoop-neck, or with a collar. You may find a shirt with or without buttons. You can also find the perfect shirt made with organic cotton or non-organic cotton. And if you’re the type to wear shirts without sleeves, you have that option as well. You simply have the choice of what looks great on you and, yes, there is plenty to choose from. With many department stores carrying shelves, tables, and racks full of these versatile shirts, the choice can be difficult.

To make your choice, first look at color. Ask yourself what your favorite colors are and take it from there. If you like blue, then look at the different shades of blue. If you are a black, white, or red person, you are definitely narrowing down your options. You may also want to ask yourself if you are one who enjoys patterns. For instance, you may be a woman who wants a cotton knit shirt with a floral pattern. Men also like patterns in a number of masculine designs, such as flames. Both men and women like knit shirts with a logo of something they enjoy.

In regards to style, the cotton knit shirt can be made into a variety of types. As stated before, you can find them in short sleeves and sleeveless, but you can also obtain a knit shirt in long sleeves. Many companies use long sleeve knit shirts as uniform shirts. They can be easily embroidered with company logos. But not only do these companies use long sleeves, but they also use short sleeves for when the weather is warmer. They do this because the knit shirt is an affordable way for a company to make their employees look uniform. Employees can be easily identified and their appearance is much neater.

VGS Supply carries everything that you would need for a uniform program including: Uniform Shirts / Uniform Hats / Uniform Pants / Uniform Fleece / Uniform Jackets / Uniform Sweaters

We have shipped orders to including New York NY, Los Angeles CA, Miami, FL. Chicago, IL. Denver CO., El Paso, Texas, Dallas TX, San Antonio, TX, Austin, TX, Boise ID, Atlanta GA, Albuquerque NM, Raleigh-Durham NC, Washington DC, Albuquerque NM, Huntsville AL, Fayetteville AR, Norfolk VA , Madison WI., Corpus Christi, TX, Plano, Texas, Garland, TX, Laredo, Texas, Lubbock, Texas.

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Friday, January 1, 2010

Corporate Logoed Shirt

We are looking to employ a corporate logoed shirt as a uniform shirt for our employees as well as give them out to clients here and there. Any suggestions on wehre the logo should go and how many should be involved?

As all shirts have multiple opportunities for logo positions, some companies that have similar customers but sell different products will even go in together and split the cost of the order, to get more bang for their buck. To find out where a logo can be placed on a shirt, simply look at golfers Lee Westwood or Padrig Harrington. These two seem to be in a contest of who can wear more logos than the other. I recently read an article that one of them had on thirteen logos on from head to toe!

Anyway, there are three basics types of shirts that are used as corporate logoed shirts. The type of shirt that you use will largely depend on the type of business that you are involved in, who you are giving it to and where will it be worn.

A corporate logoed shirt can be as simple as a tshirt. These are used by many for employee parties or other employee outings. A tshirt can be silk screened with your company logo or you can have your company’s logo embroidered onto the tshirt. Again, this will depend on cost as well as the type of event that it will be issued or worn.

When most people think of a corporate logoed shirt, I believe they automatically go to the corporate polo shirt also known as the golf shirt. Many companies use this type of shirt with their sales force as well as a uniform shirt for workers in restaurants, sports bars, banks, retail stores, maintenance crews, landscaping crews and I am sure you can think of more!

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VGS has customers in Philadelphia, PA, Orlando, FL, Atlanta, Georgia, Boston, MA, Phoenix, Arizona, San Diego, California, Denver, Colorado, Los Angeles, CA, Manhattan, NY, Dallas, TX, Tucson, AZ, San Antonio, TX, Chicago, Illinois, Nashville, Tennessee, Louisville, Kentucky, Indianapolis, IN, St. Paul, MN, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, Washington DC and Jacksonville, Florida.
Just a few of our uniform shirts include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Monday, December 28, 2009

Golf Tournament Shirts

As we deal with many different types of tournaments, some think that all you do is tell a subordinate to order golf tournament shirts and show up. Unfortunately if you are the one that is placed indirectly but directly in charge of the golf tournament (those of you who are put through this know exactly what I mean), there is much, much more to it than that!

So if you have been selected to be in charge of a tournament or if it is something that you enjoy doing, selecting the best golf tournament shirts for your outing or event is vital to how the participants will remember your event. Keep in mind that you will not be able to please everybody, however, in a perfect world that would be the goal.

Before looking for the golf tournament shirts for your event, you need to have completed your budget. I know that sometimes takes the fun out of it! However, depending on the golf events goals, selecting the proper golf shirts could literally make or break the event and the bottom line.
This is where many charity golf events need to do a balancing act. They want to give their participants the best garments. However, the goal is to raise money. If you go really el cheapo, then the players feel slighted and may not play in the event the following year. If the most expensive shirt is selected, then the overall amount of money donated is very small or none at all.

So what goes into the price of golf tournament shirts? Many people who have always played in tournaments and never actually have had to run one simply do not understand the juggling act that goes on to satisfy everyone’s goals.

Of course it goes without saying that you have the raw cost of the shirt. This can vary from under ten dollars to as much as you would care to spend depending on the type of event that you are holding. The price will depend on the type of material in which the shirt is made. You can still purchase a regular cotton shirt for cheap. However, many of the new technical performance materials have come down in price as well and you may be surprised that they fit into your budget.

VGS has customers in Birmingham, Alabama, Houston, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Los Angeles, California, Indianapolis, Indiana, Bakersfield, California, Phoenix, Arizona, Tampa, Florida, Seattle, Washington, Portland, Oregon, Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, Washington DC, Richmond, Virginia and Boston, MA.

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Corporate Golf Apparel For Clients And Employees

Corporate golf apparel such as golf polo shirts can be worn underneath a vest, sweater or jacket. In addition they can be worn simply by themselves. Golf polo shirts come in a variety of choices and styles to appeal to your need and tastes.

Here are examples of corporate golf apparel to make your clients and employees happy:

Golf Polo Shirts
Golf polo shirts are pretty much a basic no matter what time of year it may be. Polo golf shirts are very versatile as you can wear either a long sleeve polo golf shirt or a short sleeve polo golf shirt depending on the temperature.

Corporate Golf Windshirts
Always carrying an extra windshirt in your golf bag is important. Sometimes this can double as your rain gear or it can just help to keep you warm during your round of golf. The windshirt that you choose needs to be durable as well as resistant to moisture. Again, if you find yourself as a tournament director, a golf windshirt makes a great corporate tee gift for your participants. You will also want to check the sizing as you will need to have plenty of room to still swing the golf club comfortably while you are wearing it.

Corporate Golf Jackets
Golf jackets can also be a part of your ensemble that keeps you looking great as well as assist you to play your very best. Golf jackets can be made of many materials such as light high tech fabrics to heavier warmer fabrics even including leather.

Corporate Golf Hats Or Caps
You can always finish off your outfit with a golf hat or golf cap. Not only can these be fashionable but they will also help protect you from the sun and its harmful rays. The good news for golf tournaments is that you can place multiple logos on each hat.

VGS has customers in Los Angeles, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, Washington DC, Miami, Florida, Augusta, Georgia, Mobile, Alabama, San Antonio, Texas, San Diego, CA, Manhattan, NYC, Albany, NY, Jacksonville, FL, Scottsdale, Arizona,OKC, Oklahoma and Lexington, Kentucky.

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Friday, November 6, 2009

Logo Bench: Can It Be A Marketing Tool?

Whether you operate a recreation business or a hospitality business, marketing and branding your facility is important. A logo bench can help you do just that as well as looking great. These benches can be made of many different types of materials such as wrought iron, metal and wood to match the feel or decor of your facility.

Here are some examples of where a logo bench could serve a great purpose:

Company Common Area
The common area can be defined as a courtyard in front of your building where many gather prior to meetings or convene once they are completed. If you already have seating areas available, take advantage of this unique branding opportunity and place a log bench or benches in his area.

Parks
All parks all of the way from state parks to city parks and even neighborhood parks can implement a logo bench or benches for their patrons to rest as they visit. A park bench can be made of many materials such as metal, iron and wood. The great part about being able to logo your commercial park bench is you can also have a logo trash can made to match!

Shopping Malls
This type of bench can help you promote the entire shopping area or simply promote one particular store. Many of the commercial benches are made for indoor or outdoor use regardless of the material in which it is constructed. So no matter if you are an indoor mall or an outdoor mall.

Golf Courses
If you manage a golf course or courses at a country club or a resort, then a logo bench is a must have at your facility. If you will print your name on a tee or put your logo on a pair of golf shoes, it only makes sense that you would implement logo benches on the grounds at your facility.

VGS has customers in Orlando, Florida, Dallas, Texas, Atlanic City, New Jersey, Manhattan, New York, Woodlawn, Maryland, Arlington, Virginia, Franklin, Tennessee, Bowie, Maryland, Decatur, Georgia, Helena, Alabama, Gulfport, Mississippi, Kenner, Louisiana and Conroe, Texas.

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