Celebrate the Summer Solstice

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How do you like having daylight until 9 PM? Summer is here and we’re excited for the warm weather and long days, but the summer solstice is when the fun really happens. The summer solstice, or Midsummer, occurs when the tilt of the planet’s semi-axis is most inclined toward the sun. Worldwide, interpretation of the event has varied among cultures, but most recognize the event in some way with holidays, festivals, and rituals.

As you know, there are thousands of ancient sites created around solstices and equinoxes that were built to honor our connection to the sun as the source of our light. However, nowadays we mostly recognize the summer solstice as the longest day of the year and the perfect way for us to celebrate is to spend time outside!

This year, the summer solstice falls on Saturday, so spend the day outside with your friends and family. Texas summers are a real treat, and San Antonio is a great place to be during the hot months. Celebrate the longest day of the year by hosting a barbecue in your backyard or by having a picnic with friends and family. Take a scenic bike ride through the city, or spend the day by the river. If you’re a golfer, play 18 holes instead of 9 because how often do you get to do that?

At Service Uniform, we love the long summer days and warm nights. However, we know that a lot of our customers work daily outside in the hot sun and need protection from the heat. The summer solstice may be a celebration of the summer months, but it’s our duty to protect employees all year round. We’ve partnered with Red Kap to provide outdoor workers with moisture wicking uniforms that not only keep them cool but dry as well.

Whether you work outside or inside, the summer solstice is your day to enjoy being outside. What are your celebration plans for the longest day of the year? Tell us on our Facebook page!

What Happens on Friday the 13th?

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This month the 13th day falls on a Friday and according to tradition it’s not a good day for luck. According to tradition, you should probably stay away from black cats and tall ladders. Don’t plan any major events that day because you never know what might get ruined. Oh, and don’t make any wishes. Bad things happen on Friday the 13th, right?

Actually… no. Nothing out of the ordinary happens on Friday the 13th.

People like to treat Friday the 13th like a cursed day but there is actually no written evidence of a “Friday the 13th” superstition before the 19th century, and even then the only documented reference in English is in Henry Sutherland Edwards’ 1869 biography of Gioachino Rossini, who died on a Friday 13th. So the day was unlucky for him but not for anyone else.

At Service Uniform, we don’t believe in superstitions or in bad luck. Sometimes it may feel like your company may need a good turn of events, but deep down you know that a successful business doesn’t run on luck. It runs on hard work and a professional team. If your business needs a boost in morale and productivity, we may be able to help you. We’re the image experts and a new professional look will improve your business’s overall productivity. You don’t need to hide on Friday the 13th, if your business needs a little help, contact us today to see how we can help your business grow.

We’ve Got Your Dad’s Back

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Remember being little and running to the door when Dad got home from work? He would scoop you up into a big bear hug and give you a squeeze and a pat on the head. Can you recall the smells of his faded cologne? Or the odors and stains left on his uniform from a hard day’s work? Those are the memories we remember about our fathers that make us proud.

Your entire life your dad has worked hard for you and your family. He taught you how to think, how to work, and how to love. This Father’s Day, give your dad something special, and thank him for everything that he has done for you. We’ll do the same.

Service Uniform is proud to work with hundreds of working moms and dads. While you spend time spoiling your parents for all that they’ve done, we’ll be here making sure they succeed at work. We’ll protect their skin from harsh work conditions, give them a professional look that will earn them respect, and help them feel like a million bucks each and every day. Our family owned business has worked with Dads for generations, and we look forward to helping the next generation fill the shoes for their fathers.