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HOSPITALITY & CATERINGWEAR

Tasteful trends Hospitality is the fourth largest industry in the UK, accounting for more than 4 million jobs across 180,000 businesses. We review the latest trends in this sector of the brandable garments market

as well as long sleeve, and “tick all the boxes.” He comments: “If it’s a classic, crisp white shirt or a chic black blouse that you’re looking for, NM Williams has options that will be hard to beat on performance or value–just take a look at the white C896 shirt and BL903 blouse or black CF922 shirt and LF922 blouse.” Also available are trousers for women and men, waistcoats and skirts, in sizes ranging from 6-30 and 28”-50”. “Crafted using a durable, yet comfortable polyester fabric, this suiting provides the perfect partner to any shirt or blouse,” explains Tony. New from Henbury, the Mandarin Pufy Wicking Shirts for men and women (H592 and H593) feature stylish mandarin collars and roll sleeves, and per- fectly match Henbury’s Wicking shirts range. They are, says Kirsty Galinska, Henbury’s brand manager, ideal when a more relaxed, less formal shirt that offers good wicking properties is needed. “Our Pufy fabric out-performs most with its permanent wicking yarn construction, antibacterial shield and anti-UV protection. Combine this with its easy care, quick dry and minimal iron finish and these shirts will not only keep you looking your best, but will still be looking their best at the end of every day.” The Mandarin Pufy styles are available in black and in sizes XS-2XL, and come with an easy cut-out label. For those looking for more colour, the Classic Pufy wicking shirts (H590, H591, H595 and H596) are available in eight colours and in a choice of long and short sleeves for men and women. One of the bestselling shirts from Sol’s is the Brighton (17000). This long-sleeved, stretch men’s

A ccording to Helen Harker, design manager at Simon Jersey, there are several key trends in hospitality uniforms in 2017. “Denim has definitely emerged as the leading choice. Hardwearing yet stylish, it makes a practical choice for uniforms for everyone, from front to back of house.” Simon Jersey offers a full range of denim, including jeans, aprons and waistcoats for bartend- ers and waiting staff, three tunics for housekeeping teams and even a chef’s jacket. “A further trend in hospitality is towards retro fabrics and textures that bring an air of sophistica- tion and class to uniforms,” adds Helen. “To cater for businesses aiming for this kind of vibe we added tweed to our range in a collection of waistcoats and accessories. These have been very popular with both bars and restaurants, providing an easy way to give a fresh update to uniforms.” The company has also updated its suiting to offer a modern, slim fit, and also has slim fitting shirts and blouses in black and white, and patterned styles. Tony Hughes, sales director at Disley, notes that the list of requirements for hospitalitywear is a long one and “fulfilling the brief is not an easy task.” Tony reports that NM Williams’ Disley Gingham Shirts and Blouses (C420 and LL420) are now available in short

Denim, as seen in this pale grey DenimWaistcoat from Simon Jersey, is a key trend in hospitality for 2017

Disley’s Gingham Shirts and Blouses are a popular choice in the hospitality sector

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