Workwear is more than a uniform. In many industries, it forms part of daily operational systems that support safety, hygiene and consistent performance. The materials used in workwear influence how garments withstand industrial environments, how they are laundered and how effectively they support workplace demands. Choosing incorrectly can increase risk, reduce garment lifespan and create […]
Food safety depends on more than how food is handled. It relies on structured systems that manage hygiene, contamination risk and operational consistency across every stage of production. Within food environments, garments and workwear form part of this broader system. When managed correctly, they support hygiene control and help reduce contamination risk. When poorly managed,
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The Bidvest Laundry Group recently held its Sales Conference 2022 and it was a resounding success. This year Bidvest Laundry Group held its Sales Conference at the Southern Sun Hotel in Rosebank. Everyone arrived on Wednesday, 14 September in anticipation for the latest Sales Conference and awards ceremony. This year’s theme, ‘Raising the Bar’ set
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When it comes to fabrics, we invest in only the best on the market, so that they will sustain their contract periods. We also undertake test washes on fabrics where needed – for instance, acid-resistant garments – to ensure that their coatings are safe and effective for the industries that require this type of workwear
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At The Bidvest Laundry Group, we have in-house chemical technicians whose job it is to ensure that we continually offer our customers the best in protective workwear. These teams regularly put our acid-resistant garments to the test to assess, amongst other things, how many washes the protective coating on the fabric can withstand before breaking
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The Bidvest Laundry Group continues to make inroads into the South African food and agriculture supply chain, no matter location, scale of operation, staff complement or nature of business At the Bidvest Laundry Group, we know how to launder; it’s a science we’ve been mastering for over 35 years. We have a solid national
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Businesses often spend a lot of money replacing garments due to staff rotation and temp-staff turnover, for instance, when the original garments may still be hanging somewhere in the building and merely require a reallocation to someone else. Globally, RFID technology is revolutionising and transforming garment rental and laundry management systems by replacing outdated manual
Our all-in-one, high-visibility range all but eliminates the need for reflector tape and separates, depending on industry and compliance protocols. Following the latest developments in global high-visibility workwear trends, Bidvest Laundry Group has entered into a hi-vis market that could mean considerable cost savings for businesses requiring high-visibility garments, with a new ‘all-in-one’ offering, where
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Our garments range from top-quality overalls to highly specialised items for sectors where Occupational Health and Safety and HACCP compliance is a must. First Garment Rental has been leading the field of total workwear solutions for more than three decades. A division of the Bidvest Laundry Group, we don’t just supply and launder workwear and
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An OPL is not an everyday, quick sell. It involves significant capital investment from the supplier’s perspective in terms of equipment and labour, hence the need for the customer to commit to a fixed-fee contract (usually 3 years or more). At the Bidvest Laundry Group, we’re in the business of providing solutions that best meet
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