Cintas Introduces the “8 Commandments of Garment Care”
March 21 2011 - 9:40AM
Business Wire
Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today introduced its “8
Commandments of Garment Care.” Developed to help hotels extend the
life of their associate apparel programs, the “8 Commandments of
Garment Care” offers practical advice and tips for helping hotels
achieve the maximum lifespan of their garments. The tips help limit
practices that may cause long-term damage to fabric and help reduce
replacement costs.
“From washing garments too often to drying with excessive heat,
many common care practices may actually harm the garment,” said
Kristin Sharp, Director of Design & Merchandising, Cintas
Corporation. “Because more hotels are opting for machine-washable
garments to replace costly dry-clean only programs, it is important
that hoteliers utilize these best practices to educate their
employees and laundry department staff on the proper care
techniques.”
By following these fundamental best care practices, hoteliers
and hospitality staff can extend the life of their professional and
personal apparel:
1. Make sure garments properly fit. A garment should not
reveal any horizontal pulls or heavy wrinkling around the bust, hip
or thigh area when worn. For a correctly sized slacks and skirt you
should be able to put two fingers in the waistline comfortably to
ensure you have plenty of room. When determining size, pick the
largest of the sizes in the range provided. Having the correct size
ensures clothes wear uniformly.
2. Use the correct water temperature. Different garments
require different laundering temperatures. For example, machine
washable suits should be cleaned using cold water temperatures
where certain non-iron dress shirts and blouses should be laundered
in warm water.
3. Launder with similar types of clothing. For example,
washable suiting should be laundered alone or with similar products
such as dress shirts or slacks. Do not wash it with other casual
clothing such as jeans or sweatshirts, which can deteriorate the
integrity of the suiting fabric.
4. Do not overload the washing machine. Stuffing the
machine with too many clothes does not allow the water and
detergent to properly clean and rinse the garments. It can also
cause abrasion and potentially damage garment fibers.
5. Use the recommended amount of detergent. More
detergent does not necessarily mean that garments will become
cleaner. In fact, using more detergent can actually damage garment
fibers. Follow directions to ensure the correct amount of detergent
is used.
6. Do not over wash. Certain garments, such as suiting,
do not necessarily need to be laundered after each wear. Unless
garments are visibly soiled or stained, they can be laundered after
every five wears. Pressing in between wearing can help extend the
life of the suit. This is particularly important for garments
requiring dry cleaning as dry cleaning chemicals will cause suiting
fabric to break down and weaken, if dry cleaned to often.
7. Follow the care instructions. Each garment is
different. Some garments should not be washed with starch while
others should not be bleached or dried with fabric softeners.
Following the directions specified on the label will ensure that
materials are properly laundered.
8. Identify appropriate “par levels” and develop a garment
rotation programs. Hoteliers should make sure staff associates
have the appropriate number of garments to wear throughout the
week. It is recommended that each employee maintain at minimum a
total of three suit jackets, three pairs of slacks and five to
seven blouses in their professional apparel wardrobe. Ensure your
associates properly rotate their garments by wearing an outfit one
day, and wears another the next day, regularly following that
routine.
“When making the investment in an apparel program, it is
important to keep garments clean and looking new each time they are
worn,” added Jamie Overbey, Director of Marketing, Cintas. “By
following the ‘8 Commandments of Garment Care,’ hoteliers can
ensure they are extending the life of their investment.”
For more information on proper apparel program care, please
visit www.cintaslodging.com or www.docandamelia.com.
About Cintas:
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Cintas Corporation provides highly
specialized services to businesses of all types primarily
throughout North America. Cintas designs, manufactures and
implements corporate identity uniform programs, and provides
entrance mats, restroom supplies, promotional products, first aid,
safety, fire protection products and services and document
management services for approximately 800,000 businesses. Cintas is
a publicly held company traded over the Nasdaq Global Select Market
under the symbol CTAS, and is a component of the Standard &
Poor’s 500 Index.
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