Providing Protection Against Static Electricity

Posted on: September 10th, 2018 by Emily Novotny | No Comments

Businesses always do what they can to produce a quality product. Industries that work with electrical and electronic parts, assemblies, and equipment are particularly sensitive to the need to incorporate quality measures to protect their products. One of the most common quality issues is the avoidance of electrostatic discharge (ESD).

 

ESD is the release of static electricity when two objects come into contact. Most people have experienced a subtle form of ESD by receiving a small shock when touching a metal doorknob or after removing clothes from a dryer.

 

 

Business environments including electronics, medical, biotechnology, engineering and more understand the importance of avoiding ESD as such an event can dramatically damage or defect a device.

 

The benefits of an ESD protective garment rental program with CITY Clean and Simple include:

 

• Protection against unwanted static charges

When an electronic device is subjected to an ESD event, the device or the device’s many working parts can melt, vaporize, and even fail to function. Uniforms with antistatic properties provide protection against such incidents.

 

• Quality system ensuring uniform safety and compliance

Our uniforms meet ANSI/ESD S20.20-2014 standards, offering significant protection against unwanted static charges. Additionally, our CITY Quality Management (CQM) System is designed to ensure compliant and safe uniforms with accurate inventories.

 

ESD-minded uniform characteristics

Our uniforms contain antistatic properties containing black carbon threading that is built in a grid pattern. This pattern shields nearby electronics from static on clothing and skin.

 

Our uniforms also include dress style lapel collars, covered snap closures on front and sleeves, one outer left chest pocket, and two lower front pockets.

 

• Properly cared for uniforms

Because ESD protective garments have specific washing instructions, laundering them at home is not advised.

 

For example, laundry detergents and fabric softeners that are used to remove dirt and stains contain surfactants, enzymes, and bleaches that will break down the black carbon static shielding that is incorporated into ESD protective uniforms.

 

A uniform rental program ensures that ESD protective garments are cared for properly. Furthermore, with CITY’s ultra-high frequency (UHF) garment tracking technology, we are able to track the history of each individual uniform in regards to number of washings, mendings, and repairs.This means you will always receive safe and effective uniforms.

 

• Enhanced business image

When it comes to first impressions, appearances make a big difference.With the addition of customized emblems and embroidery, you are able to promote your brand.

 

• Increased morale and motivation

Uniforms set employees up for success by promoting professionalism and pride. Uniforms also encourage unity and team spirit, which results in a higher sense of job satisfaction for employees.

 

• Convenient service

With a uniform rental and laundry service, clients no longer have to worry about managing, laundering, or repairing employee uniforms.The CITY advantage is our unique ability to simplify our clients’ workday so they can focus on what’s most important, running their business.

 

• Avoid upfront investment

Clients who enjoy a uniform rental program save the upfront cost of purchasing uniforms for employees. CITY provides the necessary garments, including embroidery and emblems for company logos.

 

“As the uniform user is protecting the quality of their product from ESD using these garments, the CITY rental program ensures that the quality of ESD garments are washed appropriately and tested,” Josh Pilcher, CITY sales representative, said. “I am truly proud that CITY takes pride in the quality we maintain for our ESD garment clients/partners/customers. We take it to the next level and ensure they are taken care of.”

 

A CITY garment rental program provides clients with more than clean, compliant uniforms. Since 1906, we have gone above-and-beyond to provide a consistent, quality, and responsive service for our valued clients.

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