•Order by waist and inseam measurement when you place your order (even sizes only, except when otherwise indicated)
Belts
•Order one size larger than regular waist size.
Footwear
•Allow extra room if extra heavy socks are worn.
•If offered in whole sizes only and a half-size is needed, order the next largest size.
•Women purchasing men's footwear order 1 1/2 sizes smaller.
•Widths vary by manufacturer.
How
does ARAMARK sizing run?
True
to size. That is, if you usually wear a large, then order a large from
ARAMARK. Same goes for dress shirt sizing and footwear sizes.
How
much will ARAMARK merchandise shrink?
The
same as you'd expect from clothing from other suppliers. It depends on
the fabric. Cotton wovens shrink 3%-5%, poly/cotton wovens shrink 2%-3%,
cotton knits shrink 6%-8%, poly/cotton knits shrink 4%-6%, synthetics
shrink 1% or less.
What's
the difference between a regular and tall size? How do I know if I need
a tall size?
Talls
are sized 1 to 2 inches (depending on the fabric) longer in the sleeve
and 2 inches longer in the overall body length. You should order a Tall
if you are 6' tall or taller or if you like to wear your clothes with
a little extra room or length.
SHIRTS: Neck:
Take a shirt with a collar that fits you well. Lay collar flat
and measure from center of collar button to far end of buttonhole.
Number of inches = size. Or, measure around middle of neck. Tape
should be snug, not tight.
Sleeve:
Bend elbow, measure from center of neck in back to elbow and
down wrist.
Number
of inches = size.
BELTS: Order
1 size up from regular pants waist size.
CHEST: Measure
around fullest part of chest, keeping tape up under arms and around
shoulder blades. Or, lay garment flat; measure from 2" below underarm
to other underarm. Double.
WAIST: Measure
around waist, over shirt (not over slacks) at the height you normally
wear your slacks. Keep one finger between tape and body. Number
of inches = size. Or, lay garment flat, measure across waistband.
Double.
GLOVES: Measure
around hand at fullest part (exclude thumb). If right-handed use
right hand and vice versa. Number of inches = size. Small = 6",
Medium = 7", Large = 8" and X-Large = 9"
SEAT/HIPS: Stand
with heels together and measure around fullest part.
HATS: Measure
around head with tape above brow ridges. Convert inches to hat
size using the chart below.
INSEAM: Take
a pair of pants that fit you well. Measure from the top of the
inside of your leg to the bottom of the pants. Number of inches
(to nearest full inch) = inseam length.
TRUNK: Measure
from the top of neck front, down to the top of the inside of your
leg, and up to the base of the collar in the back.
Tall
sizes are determined by the sleeve length and back length.
Wash
your new uniform separately for the first few times.
Treat
difficult stains with liquid detergent or stain remover before washing.
Remove
your uniform immediately from the dryer to avoid wrinkles.
Use
a warm iron, if necessary. If you hang dry, use plastic or wood hangers.
Close
zippers, empty pockets, remove name badges.
What You Shouldn’t Do:
NEVER
use bleach, especially chlorine-based bleach; it can damage or yellow
fabrics.
NEVER
mix whites or towels and colored uniforms in the same wash load.
NEVER
use a high heat setting for drying.
NEVER
leave a uniform in the dryer after cycle is over.
NEVER
use wire hangers.
Treat a Spot Before it Becomes a Stain:
Spills
and spots are an everyday problem on the job, but there are some things
you can do to prevent spots from turning into permanent stains:
NEVER
iron a spot. This can turn a spot into a permanent stain.
Treat
a spot quickly. The longer a spot stays on the fabric, the harder it is
to get out.
Pre-treat
a spot before washing the uniform. NEVER dry your uniform until the spot
is removed. Warm air in the dryer can "set" the stain and make
it difficult or impossible to get out later.
For
greasy spots, such as salad dressing, fat, oil or cream, pre-treat with
a liquid detergent or spot remover.
For
protein based spots such as milk, cheese, catsup or mustard, add pre-soak
to the wash water before adding the uniform.
KNIT
SHIRTS, WOVEN SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, SKIRTS AND APRONS:
Pre-spot heavy stains. Machine wash warm. Wash darks separately. Use
only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Drip or tumble-dry low. Remove
promptly from dryer. Use warm iron if necessary.
SWEATERS:
Machine wash cold. Do not tumble dry.
Use only non-chlorine bleach when necessary. Re-shape and dry flat.
Do not iron.
SWEATSHIRTS:
Machine wash warm. Do not bleach. Tumble
dry warm. Do not iron.
FLEECE
JACKET AND VEST: Machine wash
inside out with like colors. Machine wash warm. Do not bleach. Do not
iron. Do not dry clean. Warning: Not flame retardant. Avoid contact
with open flame.
MEN’S
AND LADIES’ TIES:
Dry clean only.
BASEBALL
CAPS AND VISORS:
Hand wash, cold. Air dry.
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