We know that managing uniforms gets messy fast. When you’ve got a crew wearing work clothes daily, things disappear. A shirt here, pants there. Suddenly someone’s short a uniform and nobody knows where it went.
That’s the problem we solve. For over 70 years, we’ve outfitted businesses across New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware. Our StarTrac Garment Control™ system tracks every piece. Each uniform gets scanned, cleaned, and returned to the right person.
Pretty simple. But when you’re running a busy shop, simple matters.
The Challenge: How Do You Keep Track of Employee Uniforms?
So, how do you keep track of employee uniforms? Many businesses face this same question once they start growing their teams. With employees rotating shifts, using shared locker rooms, or switching roles, garments can easily get lost or misplaced.
Traditional methods like checklists, labels, or spreadsheets can only go so far. They depend on manual entries, human memory, and a lot of time. When uniforms disappear or show up damaged, it not only adds stress but also disrupts your operation. That’s where automated tracking makes all the difference.
Our Solution: StarTrac Garment Control™
To solve this challenge, we use StarTrac Garment Control™, a proprietary system developed by American Wear to bring total accuracy to uniform management. It’s more than just a barcode or inventory tool, it’s a digital backbone for every stage of your program.
Each uniform rental we provide includes a small identifying chip sewn into the fabric. These chips work with scanners installed throughout our facility and trucks. As each garment moves through our plant whether it’s being washed, inspected, or loaded for delivery, it’s scanned automatically. This lets us see where every piece is in real time.
The result? A closed-loop system that keeps track of every uniform from the moment it enters our doors to the moment it’s returned to yours.
How the StarTrac System Works Day to Day
Our process combines advanced technology with careful attention from our trained team. Here’s what that looks like in practice:
1. Pickup and Counting: When we collect your uniforms, each item is scanned and logged immediately. That data follows the garment through every step of the process.
2. Washing and Sorting: After cleaning, the system automatically sorts uniforms by employee, department, and company. That means no mix-ups, no lost items, and no manual sorting mistakes.
3. Inspection and Quality Control: Every garment passes through a final scan and visual inspection. If it’s damaged or showing wear, we repair or replace it before it ever reaches your team.
4. Delivery and Confirmation: When the clean uniforms are loaded back onto our trucks, scanners verify that every piece matches the route manifest. By the time your delivery arrives, you can be confident that everything is complete and correct.
It’s a process built around accuracy and accountability, backed by RFID technology that never skips a step.
Why Does Uniform Tracking Matter for Your Business
Accurate uniform tracking might sound like a behind-the-scenes detail, but it impacts your business in important ways. Here’s why we’ve made it such a priority at American Wear.
1. Reliable Deliveries, Every Time
When you know exactly where every item is, nothing goes missing. That means no short deliveries, no guesswork, and no time wasted trying to locate missing garments. Your team gets what they need on schedule, every week.
2. Better Quality Control
Tracking helps us maintain the high standards our customers expect. With StarTrac, we can identify garments that have seen heavy use or minor damage and pull them for repair or replacement. That ensures every uniform we deliver looks professional and meets your brand’s standards.
3. Longer Garment Lifespans
Because we can follow each uniform’s usage history, we spot patterns early. Our team can recommend repairs or replacements before small issues become bigger ones. This proactive approach helps extend the lifespan of your garments and saves your business money.
4. Smoother Operations
A well-managed uniform program removes stress from your day. Your employees always have the right apparel, in the right size, at the right time. There’s no downtime or confusion, just consistent reliability from week to week.
5. A Steady, Predictable Supply
When supply chains tighten, businesses that depend on disposable or inconsistent uniform vendors often struggle. Our tracking system helps avoid those disruptions. By managing your reusable inventory efficiently, we make sure your team always has what they need on hand.
What Our Clients Appreciate Most
Clients often tell us that StarTrac Garment Control™ has completely changed the way they think about uniform service. Instead of worrying about what’s missing, they can focus on what’s next.
They appreciate:
- Full transparency at every stage of service
- Clear accountability for every uniform we handle
- Quick resolutions when an issue does arise
- Consistent results that let them plan confidently
It’s the kind of reliability that turns a vendor relationship into a long-term partnership.
What Makes American Wear Different
Since 1951, American Wear has helped companies across the Northeast simplify their uniform programs. We’ve stayed in business this long by doing three things well: accuracy, transparency, and reliability.
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
1. You get complete visibility. Our StarTrac Garment Control™ system tracks every uniform through the entire process. You always know where your garments are and when they’ll arrive.
2. You get clean garments on schedule. No surprises, no missing items. Just consistent service you can count on week after week.
3. You get a program that fits your business. Whether you run a small shop or a multi-location operation, your uniforms show up ready to work when your team needs them.
When you rent from us, you’re getting more than clean garments. You’re getting a uniform program that actually works the way it should.
Let’s Simplify Your Uniform Management
If you’ve been asking yourself how do you keep track of employee uniforms, we have the answer. Our StarTrac Garment Control™ system was built to take the guesswork out of uniform management so you can focus on running your business.
We invite you to see the difference that accuracy and accountability can make. Call American Wear today or reach out through our website to schedule a consultation.
