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Friday, August 14, 2009

Selecting Customized Polos

Customized polos allow teams and squads to show uniqueness and individualism, while maintaining the structure of a group dynamic. When selecting customized polos it is important that the team be aware of the school, community, or organization they are representing and the color choices that will best represent their school, community, or organization.

Customized polos can be a very basic part of uniforms, such as for some field sports, or they can be extremely elaborate pieces of costumes used for dance squads or cheerleading squads. The customized polos created for dance squads usually include hand sewn detail work that can include beading or crystals and they can have intricate patterns sewn on them to reflect the goals of the team.

On some cheerleading squads, customized polos are made to withstand the wear of jumps, leaps, and falls and may have reinforced padding sewn into them to cushion continual falls to certain parts of the body. These polos usually also have decorative stitching that draws the eye away from any bulging caused by the padding.

Sponsors often include emblems or imprinted logos on customized polos to advertise their products or services and support the team. When polos are used as part of fundraising for events, the sponsors become a permanent part of the team and their emblem or logo follow the team to events and competitions throughout the community, state, and nation.

Unlike polos that are purchased in a store, customized polos can be cut so that every team member’s customized polo is the same length and height differences among the members of the squad become inconsequential to the overall look of the squad. The overall look of the team is then enhanced and presents a uniform vision of a team’s uniqueness and ability to perform.

When they are on the field, customized polos provide observers with a smooth and seamless field of vision that highlights the action of the team members instead of the clothing they are wearing.

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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Customized Work Wear

Customized work wear is an often necessary part of the workplace. Whether you have a strict work uniform or have a bit of leniency in choosing what to wear to the workplace, you will find Image Uniforms can assist you with finding the perfect work wear that is attractive, affordable, and professional.

What are some examples of great customized work wear?

Work shirts can consist of many types of shirts, blouses, or tops. Whether you choose long sleeve, short sleeve, 3/4 sleeve, or a tank top, your work shirts are a part of your whole appearance to customers and co-workers. Sometimes, work shirts are a uniform part of your workplace, and other times, your work shirts are your own choosing. Following company policy is the key here… if you do not know the policy, ask for clarification.

Work pants are another part of the whole working ensemble. Good work pants will work for you for years to come. In addition, good work pants can be easily customized. While work pants are not always the first piece of work wear to get personalized, they are actually a great way to advertise. Work pants generally offer a large canvas for customization.

Work hats are another popular type of customizable work wear. Hats can include caps, visors, hats, and other types of headwear. In addition, you will find hats can be used as promotional items which make them even better. In fact, work hats are one of the more popular types of working apparel to customize.

Choose the work wear that works for you, and let Image Uniforms work at customizing your garment to perfection. Nothing too complicated, and you will have amazing working apparel in no time at all. In fact, Image Uniforms prides itself on offering fast, friendly, professional, and cost effective solutions for all your customized work wear needs.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Caring for Customized Garments / Merchandise

Purchasing customized or personalized merchandise is a big step. Knowing how to protect your investment is going to save time and money. Even if you just have a favorite promotional item you picked up at a favorite merchant, chances are pretty good you want to know how to care for that item appropriately. Because when your customized or personalized product or garment is properly maintained it will last longer doing what it does best.

How can you launder your customized or personalized garment or merchandise?

Turn it inside out…

One of the best tips is to simple launder with the front of the design on the inside of the garment or item. This will protect the front of the customization or personalization.

Do NOT scrub…

Getting stains out often means scrubbing the garment either with a brush or between your fingers. With customization, you will find that this is going to weaken the threads and hurt the garment or product. If you do have a stain, do not fret. Simply blot and do not scrub.

Watch the soaking…

Many people will soak laundry especially when wanting to remove a possible stain. Soaking garments or products will actually weaken the threads. You should wash the item ASAP and then dry immediately to avoid weakening of the threads.

Simple detergent will do…

You should avoid chlorine bleach when it comes to customization and personalization. Again, chlorine bleach will actually weaken the threads. In addition, many threads are vibrant colors and will actually bleed causing a HUGE mess. Keep it simple and just use a high quality detergent.

Laundering your customized or personalized garment or product has never been easier. You will find that it is easy to have an item that looks great for a long time to come. Just take a little bit of caution and you will discover personalized or customized products can bring years of enjoyment.

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