Orkin and Savannah College of Art and Design team for uniform revamp

The updated uniforms are anchored in white, red and black with classic khaki. PHOTO: ORKIN PEST CONTROL

Orkin Pest Control, a subsidiary of Rollins Inc., and SCADpro (Savannah College of Art and Design, or SCAD) recently formed a partnership to roll out new Orkin uniforms for more than 10,000 employees.

“We are proud to have partnered with SCADpro to reimagine the iconic Orkin uniform that is professional, practical, and cost effective,” Pat Chrzanowski, president of Orkin USA, said in a news release. “Our new Orkin Pro uniforms are just that — a modern take on the iconic Orkin residential and commercial uniforms, while retaining our brand’s values and strong visual identity.”

The execution of these design efforts was informed by the team’s goal to “improve utility and fabric choices to make Orkin Pros, specifically women, more comfortable and productive on the job,” according to the news release.

Modern and comfortable

The new uniform design was focused on updating the traditional Orkin uniform by elevating and modernizing the design. The shirt is designed to be more comfortable and functional while maintaining the traditional and recognizable elements of the current design.

The new shirt features a poly spandex blend material that is breathable and stretches for comfort while working, according to the company. The new design also features darting on the women’s shirts to improve fit.

Orkin’s uniform pants feature a device pocket on one side and cargo pocket on the other, on both men’s and women’s pants. The pants pockets were also moved to the front for a more modern look. On the women’s pants, elastic has been added in the back waist to improve fit, while maintaining a flat-front look.

“The opportunity to work with Orkin allowed SCAD students to see their thoughtful work launch into the world and positively impact both the consumer and employee experience,” said Paul Stonick, VP of SCADpro. “By implementing strategies in areas including textile sourcing, corporate social responsibility, and integrated marketing, students successfully delivered the Orkin uniform to look professional and represent Orkin’s tradition and storied background.”