We’ve made it to Spring! Here in Michigan, we’ve had a few teases of Spring-like weather, but we are still waiting for the real thing. We are ready to ditch our layers and get our polos out! Polos are great for warmer weather, but what makes them great for a uniform?

UV Protection Do you know what the UPF rating is? UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. This is an indicator of how much of the sun’s UV radiation is absorbed by the fabric and not your skin. To have a rating, the fabric must block at least 93.3% of UV radiation and it is placed in a Good, Very Good or Excellent category. With Edwards you can have more fun (or work) in the sun!

Edwards has a number of polos that will help keep you protected when you are working out in the sun. Our AIRGRID Snag-Proof Polo (#1579/5579 – pictured above) is rated Very Good for UV protection. Some others include:

Ultimate Snag-Proof Polos (Good Rating); Optical Heather Polos (Excellent Rating); Hi-Performance Mesh Polos (Excellent Rating); Flat-Knit Performance Polos (Excellent Rating).

Moisture Wicking is also an important component to a polos fabric when being worn as a uniform – especially in a job such as maintenance, service crews or at an attraction such as a zoo or amusement park. For those warm days, moisture wicking fabric draws moisture away from the skin transferring it to the outer surface. Basically, this feature keeps the wearer cool, dry and comfortable.

Build Your Brand Whether the uniform is being worn inside or outside, decoration always looks great on a polo! Make your brand the star with embroidery or heat seal options that still look great wash after wash. With UV Protection, Moisture Wicking fabric and easy decoration, it’s no wonder millions of employees go to work each day wearing Edwards. Make Edwards a part of your next program today!