More than 32 million U.S. workers go to work each day wearing uniforms. Uniforms can project a consistent and unified image for companies that regularly interact with the public.

Uniforms allow customers to quickly identify employees for assistance. Additionally, uniforms allow employers to control the appropriateness and condition of the clothes worn by the employees. For employees, uniform programs help them avoid having to buy, clean, and repair their work clothes.

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