UniFirst Launches New Products in Two 2012 Catalogs

WILMINGTON, Mass., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're looking to outfit yourself or your company employees with the latest in image-enhancing and/or protective work apparel, then look no further than the new Uniform Rental and Workwear Direct Catalogs from UniFirst, a leading supplier of uniforms and work apparel throughout North America.

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The company's Uniform Rental Catalog is ideally suited for businesses with employee uniform or protective apparel programs that seek full program management. Such "rental" programs typically include weekly pickup, delivery, laundering, mending services, and more. UniFirst's Workwear Direct Catalog is for those who wish to purchase and maintain their own work or casual clothing.

Both catalogs feature a wide selection of industrial, casual, and contemporary work shirts; complementary pants and shorts; and outerwear such as jackets, sweatshirts, coveralls and caps. For more specialized work requirements, you'll also find high visibility and flame resistant protective clothing, along with uniforms and work apparel designed specifically for the healthcare and food service industries.  UniFirst's Uniform Rental and Workwear Direct Catalogs feature popular brands including Dickies®, Carharrt®, Wrangler®, exclusive UniFirst brands like UniWeave®, SofTwill®, and Armorex FR®, and many more.

New for 2012, both catalogs debut UniFirst's "Grand Prix Collection" of work shirts for the automotive industry. This collection features the type of bold accent striping and contrasting fabric panel designs favored by professional race car teams. Manufactured using moisture-wicking poplin fabric, these "pit crew" styled shirts are designed for maximum wearer comfort.

Also new in both catalogs is a popular eco-friendly polo shirt made from 100% recycled performance polyester. And in the Workwear Direct catalog, UniFirst introduces a revolutionary new work pant for tradespeople, made by Blaklader®, one of Sweden's leading producers of work clothing. This innovative pant features heavy duty comfort construction with built-in protective knee pads and utility pockets for easy access to nails, screws, and hand tools.

Items such as shirts, jackets, and caps found in the catalogs can be customized with company logos and employee names. And all products carry the UniFirst unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

You may view the new UniFirst catalogs on the UniFirst website at www.unifirst.com/catalogs, or request a copy by calling (800) 455-7654.

About UniFirst

UniFirst (NYSE: UNF), a North American leader in the supply and servicing of uniforms, workwear, and protective clothing, outfits more than 1.5 million workers each business day. UniFirst also offers Facility Service programs including floor mats, mops, and restroom products. For more information, contact UniFirst at (800) 455-7654 or visit www.unifirst.com.

SOURCE UniFirst Corporation