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Here are some tips for choosing the right groomer
wear for you.
- Style. Many groomers complain that groomer
wear lacks style, or styles have an outdated look.
However, the selection available today is larger
than ever.
- Pockets. You may find it convenient to have
pockets but there are issues that can arise. When
hand carrying a pet you may find that pet's rear
legs work their way into pockets; be careful. When
cutting nails or brushing or cutting hair the
loose pieces often find their way into pockets.
Most definitely you are going to have to make the
effort to clean pockets daily. Also pockets may
catch on many things like knobs, cage door locks
and more. Pockets should be stitched well with
quality thread.
- Loose vs. snug fit. You may enjoy the looser
fit of a gown or top with extra room, whereas
others prefer a snug fit. It's entirely a
personal preference. The looser fit may work
better for those who prefer more breathing room
between the garments they wear and the body. If
you "run warm" you probably want a little extra
breathing room in your groomer wear. Loose gowns
can catch on many things too.
- Durability. Grooming is physical work and that
means extra wear and tear on your garments. You
may even wash your grooming wear daily adding to
the burden of wear and tear. When you purchase
grooming wear look for features that increase
durability. Low cost models may not hold well in the long run. You need
durable fabrics and threading and careful sewing
for a long lasting garment.
- Stain resistance. As a groomer you use
shampoos, conditioners, color and powders and
probably more. Some of these can cause fabric
stains. Consider stain resistance when shopping
for groomer wear.
- Shop and test. Don't buy too many of the same
style until you know what you prefer. If you buy 3
aprons now and discover you prefer a scrub, you've
overspent your budget for groomer wear. If you are
new to groomer wear test the different styles and
qualities until you know what you prefer.
- Work shoes. Most grooming business have
concrete, linoleum or tile floors, and that means
hard surfaces. Your shoes should compensate for
standing a great deal on hard surfaces. Think of
your grooming shoes as "work shoes" as opposed to
your regular shoes. Avoid open-toed shoes
entirely. In fact, we recommend employers to
prohibit them for employees. Stand dryer rollers,
large dog paws, hydraulic table pumps pose hazards
to your feet on a daily basis. Finally, consider
traction. Every grooming business has a wet area
for bathing, and those undiscovered puddles of
urine often in the entry area, but they can be
anywhere if you allow dogs to run loose.
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