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LANDSCAPE & GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SUMMER SHIRTING As the height of summer approaches, the most testing part of the job for


those working outdoors is the heat. It is therefore vital that employees are provided with durable and comfortable garments that are in keeping with their day-to-day routine, suggests GoCustom Clothing.


Polo shirts Polo shirts are the best way to maintain a smart look whilst regulating body temperatures in the midday sun. But what should you look for? There are a vast range of polos you can choose from, and it’s easy to get sidetracked by the huge range of alternatives out there. Our advice is this - beware of cotton-weight and compositions.


During summer, when temperatures are soaring, it’s easy to be drawn to a lightweight fit. Although there are a range of fantastic lightweight polos, don’t be tempted to go for a cotton weight that takes breathability as precedence.


“Don’t be tempted to go for


cotton-weight polo shirts that take breathability as precedence.”


Groundskeeping is hard, labor-intensive work and you need a garment that will stand the test of time, as well as the physical tests put on it by the day-to-day workload that working outdoors entails. Look for polos that are approximately 220gsm in weight. This is not the heaviest polo blend, but 220gsm will ensure durability during the working day and wash afterwards.


Keep your eye out for material composition. Try to choose a polo that has both polyester and cotton composition. The ideal blend for heavy work, comfortable and soft, poly/cotton always performs well for wearing


and washing. Reactive dyed garments are also a must for workforces that undertake a lot of physical activity. For groundskeepers, a regular workwear wash is essential—the garments have to bear the brunt of the elements. A reactive dye will ensure excellent colour retention and will stand the test of multiple washes and tricky weather conditions.


Sleeves Sleeves are also crucial when it comes to choosing a manual work garment. Make sure you look for open sleeves, as opposed to cuffed. An open sleeve will provide comfort whilst doing physical work. A cuffed sleeve, although great for office-based staff looking to keep their workwear smart and clean, can be too tight for someone using their arms and hands regularly, especially when carrying heavy loads.


“A cuffed sleeve can be too


tight for someone using their arms and hands regularly.”


Your workwear polo must be able to endure high temperature washes. Groundskeeping garments are sure to collect all manner of dirt and soil, so you need a polo that will withstand not only multiple and regular washes, but hot washes too. Look for a polo that is able to withstand at least a 60 degree wash, this will ensure all dirt is washed away whilst retaining the size and shape of the polo fit.


Customisation When it comes to customization, our advice is to go for embroidery. Far more durable, embroidered logos are sewn into the fabric of the garment, which makes for a much more hardwearing choice. Able to withstand more washes, an embroidered logo will not fade, peel or alter. Be sure to ask for poly-neon threads, rather than rayon. Poly-neon is coated, washes better and retains its colour when washed at higher temperatures.


If you’re working outdoors, hidden away in the flower beds, brand awareness might be the least of your worries, but there’s always a way to promote your brand. When it comes to placing your logo, for groundskeeping, chest and back is best. A groundskeeper is constantly bending down, so give your back customisation a lot of thought.


Here’s to a fruitful summer! www.gocustomclothing.com


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