When it comes to clothing America’s workforce there aren’t many bigger names in the business than Edwards. As a career and uniform apparel specialist they have established themselves as the first-choice for many American companies looking to bring their brands to life by sending their people to work looking great and feeling engaged. From their base in Kalamazoo, Michigan they offer the widest choice of quality garments suitable for occupations across multiple industries. There isn’t much Edwards can’t cater for which is why we’re extremely proud to be a trusted distributor of their clothing lines at All Seasons Uniforms.
From humble beginnings to one of America’s best known uniform program providers Edwards has a long and rich history. The business was founded by Samuel Rosenbaum way back in 1867, as the Kalamazoo Pant Company, and although it may have come a long way since then they’ve remained true to their roots, continuing to operate from their impressive headquarters downtown. As Kalamazoo has grown Edwards has slowly been swallowed up by the urban sprawl, but there was a time at the turn of the twentieth century when the factory was the biggest building in town employing hundreds of local workers.
The company continued to lead the way during this period, becoming the first clothing manufacturer to mass produce pants with metal zippers. These were sold as ‘Hip Zip Knickers’ – and from what we’re told folks couldn’t get enough of them! The 1960s were quite the decade for the Kalamazoo Pant Company. First off, they were endorsed by the NFL’s rookie of the year in 1962, Mike Ditka, a man known for his exceptional taste in pants. In 1967 the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, shortly after which the business began to move away from the retail market to focus purely on uniform programs.
And that is where we find ourselves today, with Edwards having over 150 years experience manufacturing and supplying clothing to the American market. Over this time it has continued to evolve to meet the demands of its loyal customers, bringing on new lines and offering exceptional service to all their clients from the biggest corporates down to the smallest hospitality businesses. Our customers at All Seasons Uniforms can choose from an extensive range of Edwards signature uniforms that are all fully customisable and made to the highest standards.
Hospitality
If you run a hospitality business, our choice of Edwards uniforms will ensure you can dress your entire staff, from the kitchen porters up to the head chef. We stock Edwards chef uniforms in over 10 sizes and a variety of colors. Choose from hats, bistro shirts, chefs jackets and trousers in 100% cotton or polyester blend. The quality of these items will keep your employees comfortable while ensuring they take pride in their appearance and feel part of a professional team. This will be especially true after you’ve had you own branding embroidered on each item for that extra personal touch.
Hoteliers can further benefit from the exceptional quality of Edwards apparel with a range of excellent housekeeping and maids uniforms. They are available in the widest selection of sizes and styles on the market, with single or double breasted tunics, housekeeping dresses and shirt/pant combos. All available in an impressive selection of colours and materials that will keep your staff look consistently polished, reflecting the high standards you wish to present to your guests.
Corporate
Away from the hospitality and services industry, Edwards should also be the first name on your mind if you are looking to kit out the employees in your corporate office. Staff complaining about the cold? Edwards has an impressive range of cardigans and sweaters you can keep around for just this occasion. Strengthen team spirit in your office with matching polos or jackets, and travel in style as you project a professional appearance to your clients. For special occasions, you can even get custom screen printing on a wide selection of Edwards items provided to you by All Seasons Uniforms.
Ethical Brand
In today’s world of global manufacturing, Edwards prides itself on only working with partners that provide a safe and healthy working environment for their employees, and comply with or exceed all applicable local laws concerning sanitation and risk protection within their facilities. Edwards uses a combination of visits by company staff, audits by qualified third party firms, and certifications like WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Apparel) to ensure the manufacturers making their products consistently meet these standards. It is this ethical culture of corporate social responsibility that will ensure Edwards continues to exist for another 150 years and is yet another reason we love them and would encourage you to choose them for your company’s uniform program.
But don’t just take our word for it, browse the full line of Edwards uniforms on our website and get in contact for quotes on custom embroidering and screen printing.
About the Author
Nick Warrick
Nick Warrick is the Sales Manager at All Seasons Uniforms. With over 15 years of experience in the work uniform business, he has worked with hundreds of clients across 20 different industries. Holding bachelor’s degrees in both Business Administration and Information Technology, Nick revamped the company’s online presence, offering its customers a new uniform shopping experience.