Argo Workwear targets hotel staff
Indonesia-based Argo Workwear has introduced a new range of high specification fabrics for the restaurant and hotel market.
The line includes men’s and women’s shirts made from 65/35 poly/cotton in 130/145/150 and 180gsm weights, which are suitable for front of house staff and for catering staff. It also offers Argo Stretch with Dow XLA, a 130gsm fabric, which provides soft stretch and recovery. The fabric is resistant to high temperatures and harsh chemicals used in washing.
The company’s kitchen wear fabrics include colour woven 65/35 poly/cotton stripes and checks, cotton rich 50/50 cotton/poly fabrics in Argo CR 195/245 and 315gsm and classic 65/35 poly/cotton with 2/1 and 3/1 twills and plain styles Argo PC 210/245/300 gsm weights.
For front of house staff, fabrics include Stretch with Dow XLA plus poly/cotton and cotton rich twill and plain surface effects ranging from 190–300 gsm in weight.
Furthermore, the collection includes Argo Bioactive poly/cotton incorporating Trevira silver technology woven into the fabric for permanent bioactive protection. Argo Bioactive fabrics are said to be durable, low pill, quick drying and kind to the skin. Two weights are available, 195 and 245 gsm, in 50/50 Trevira/cotton.
