May-2014-issue

E q u i p m e n tAs well as supplying hotels and restaurants, Antonhill, established in Hong Kong in 1981, alsoprovides uniforms for Star Cruises, the third-largest cruise line in the worldTop selling chef’s jacket from Global ChefKwintet offers light affordable fabrics for theAsian marketOrange Women’s Universal Shirt and Black ChalkStripe Bib Apron from Chef Worksour different technical fabrics dedicated for working in hot andhumid countries.”From the perspective of the end-user, Sands’ McWhinnie alsoechoes the importance of fabric quality. “The fabric selection iscritical. This is based on the wardrobe manager’s experience. Thewash test report involves laundering or dry cleaning the garment 20times, and then reviewing the following criteria: shrinkage, weightloss, colour fastness, appearance, piling, accessories durability and ableach test. We have a team member wearing the garment to providefeedback on comfort and functionality.”Although there is no doubt that comfort and fabric qualitycome first when customers make purchasing decisions, Antonhillunderstands that different customers have different concerns. Aubelieves that environmental friendliness should be added to the list.“Seldom do suppliers and end-users put environmental friendlinessas a priority. I think we, as a professional uniform supplier, shouldput more effort in changing this tradition.”Sands China Limited shares the same environmentally friendlyintentions. “In order to support our company’s sustainability goals,we are looking for sustainable fabrics. Conrad, Holiday Inn andSheraton housekeeping uniforms are using a sustainable fabric –40AHCT May 2014www.asianhotelandcateringtimes.com