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Employee Uniforms: To Rent or to Buy?

Does your industry usually require or is a cleanup crew? It might be a good idea to get a rental service for your employee uniforms.

Employee uniforms are essential to any small business in the service sector, as they help to create a cohesive brand look. Some business owners already know exactly what the uniform plan is from the get-go. But that is very rare. Many times it is hard to judge whether renting employee uniforms or buying employee uniforms is better for your business. There are pros and cons to both. Here is some valuable information regarding employee uniform rental or shopping services to help you decide which is better for your service business. 

Employee Industry

One important thing to ask yourself is, “What do my employees do on a regular workday?” If your answer is gardening, construction, housekeeping, or any other service that might get an employee frequently “messy,” then a rental service is probably the best bet for you. Rental companies like Ace Uniform offer cleaning services for uniforms of even the toughest of jobs. On the other hand, if your answer is cashiers, hairdressers, salespersons, or waiters, then you more than likely are alright to buy your uniforms to keep costs low. 

Rental Contracts for Employee Uniforms

Employee uniform rentals often involve contracts. This is great for the business owner that doesn’t plan on changing their uniforms anytime soon. It’s also great for an owner that has a lot of employees at once, or if the uniforms are normally very expensive to purchase outright. Depending on the terms of the contract, you can also use a rental service as a “trial period” for trying something different, and if you don’t like it, you can change back. However, if you are a more spontaneous business owner who wishes to change up the employee uniform on a whim, then a rental contract is likely not for you. It’s better for these owners to commission and buy their uniforms as to not get tangled up in a contract. 

Repair or Replacement Policies

Many employee uniform rental services include rental insurance. For example, if a construction worker’s uniform gets badly damaged on the job, a rental company will usually provide him or her a new uniform to wear. When buying uniforms, it is usually left up to the individual employee to hold onto and protect their uniform. Usually, most cleaning and repair expenses fall on them. This is fine in most cases, but for more expensive or specific uniforms, renting may be the better option.

Uniform Services from Ace Uniform

To give your business a clean, professional, and cohesive look, rely on Ace Uniform. Whether you need uniforms in the food, automotive, industrial, construction, medical, security, or you-name-it industry, we can provide you with the uniforms you need for the price you want. We can also supply your business with high-quality mats and towels. On top of that, Ace offers facility services that can help keep your business place clean and safe. Give us a call at 1-800-366-1616 or visit us online to learn how we can help meet your needs. Want to get to know us even better? Visit us on social media on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn.