Product Overview
The 2209 Baker's Shirt is an essential garment for professionals operating in the food production and catering sectors. Designed with a strict focus on hygiene and practical performance, this short-sleeved shirt features a standard fit that allows for comfortable movement throughout long shifts. The design intentionally omits pockets to eliminate areas where dirt, debris, or bacteria can be trapped, ensuring the garment remains food-safe and compliant with industry standards. Constructed from our signature Kingsmill fabric, it is specifically engineered to endure the rigours of industrial laundering without losing its shape or professional finish.
Key Features
- Short-sleeved design: Facilitates better airflow and ease of movement in high-temperature environments like commercial bakeries or kitchens.
- Pocketless construction: Minimises the risk of cross-contamination and ensures no items can fall into food products, meeting strict food-safe requirements.
- Kingsmill Polycotton fabric: A well-engineered blend that offers the durability of polyester with the natural comfort of cotton.
- Pre-shrunk material: Ensures the shirt retains its original fit and dimensions even after repeated high-temperature washing.
- Industrial wash suitability: Designed to withstand the aggressive cleaning processes required to maintain hygiene in professional food environments.
Design & Performance
Performance in a food production environment relies heavily on fabric integrity. This shirt is crafted from a medium-weight Kingsmill polycotton blend (65% polyester and 35% cotton). The high polyester content provides the necessary tensile strength to resist tearing and abrasion, while the cotton component ensures the garment remains breathable and comfortable against the skin during demanding physical work. The fabric also boasts superior dye retention, meaning the clean white appearance will remain bright even after extensive use and cleaning. This is not merely a shirt; it is a well-engineered piece of professional equipment designed to perform under pressure.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
Personalising your workwear is an effective way to maintain brand consistency across your team. This baker's shirt is suitable for both print and embroidery. For a formal and enduring professional appearance, we recommend embroidery for company logos or staff names. The Kingsmill fabric provides a stable base for high-density stitching, ensuring your branding looks sharp and stays intact. Alternatively, for larger, high-impact branding across the back, printing offers a bold and clear finish. All customisation is managed by our expert in-house team in Telford, who have been perfecting these processes since 1976.
Use Cases
This garment is specifically tailored for those working in the food industry. It is the standard choice for bakers, butchers, and food factory operatives where hygiene is the primary concern. Its clean, pocket-free design also makes it suitable for catering staff and kitchen porters who require a professional yet functional uniform that can be easily sanitised.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing high-quality, durable garments to the UK workforce. Based in Telford, our team understands the specific requirements of different industries. We don't just supply clothing; we provide technical solutions that help your business run smoothly and your staff look professional.
Practical Advice
The standard fit of this shirt is designed to be worn comfortably over a base layer if required. For those working in particularly hot environments, we recommend sizing to ensure adequate airflow. If you are between sizes, the generous cut of this garment usually allows for a comfortable fit in your standard size.
Caring for your product
To maintain the hygienic standards and professional finish of your baker's shirt, adherence to care instructions is essential for garment longevity.
Wash at a maximum temperature of 60°C using a mild process. This temperature is necessary to eliminate food-based contaminants and bacteria, ensuring the garment remains safe for food environments without prematurely degrading the fabric fibers.
Do not use bleach. Harsh bleaching agents can break down the polyester-cotton bond, leading to a loss of structural integrity and potential yellowing of the white fabric over time.
Tumble dry on a low setting. High-heat drying can cause unnecessary stress on the seams and may lead to shrinkage, which could compromise the fit of the shirt.
Iron at a maximum soleplate temperature of 150°C. Regular ironing ensures the shirt maintains a crisp, professional appearance, which is vital for maintaining staff standards in public-facing or regulated environments.
For persistent industrial stains, the garment can be professionally dry cleaned using tetrachloroethene in a normal process. This provides a deep clean that domestic machines may not achieve.
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