Sentry Uniform’s story began in 1955 within Sentry Cleaners in Chicopee, Massachusetts. Initially, it was a small operation to supply accessories like buttons, chevrons, ties, caps, and belts, primarily serving the large Air Force clientele that fueled Sentry Cleaners’ rapid growth in the Chicopee area.
By 1962, Sentry Uniform had expanded enough to warrant its own dedicated space, moving to a separate location still adjacent to Sentry Cleaners in Chicopee. This expansion marked a significant step in Sentry Uniform’s journey to becoming a comprehensive uniform and equipment provider.
From its foundation serving military personnel, Sentry Uniform broadened its offerings to cater to a wider range of public service sectors. They began supplying uniforms and equipment to Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments, as well as EMT services. Recognizing the needs of various organizations, Sentry Uniform further diversified into Veterans Regalia, embroidery services, flags, banners, and flagpoles of all types. Today, Sentry Uniform operates as a specialized division, extending its expert services and quality products across a broad geographical area, always striving to grow and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
Sentry Uniform has become recognized as one of the leading suppliers of law enforcement uniforms and equipment in the Northeast region. This reputation is built upon a commitment to maintaining a large and comprehensive inventory and operating a full-service sewing department. This combination ensures that every uniform requirement can be fulfilled accurately and efficiently, minimizing turnaround time for customers.
Understanding the urgency often associated with uniform needs, Sentry Uniform prides itself on offering a complete “head-to-toe” service. They are frequently able to outfit entire teams of new recruits within just a few hours, ensuring personnel are ready for duty promptly.
To better serve their diverse clientele, Sentry Uniform has significantly expanded its stock. Customers now benefit from an even greater selection of jackets, rain wear, pants, shirts, and essential duty gear. Sentry Uniform in Chicopee maintains an extensive inventory, typically holding over 1000 pants and over 1000 shirts in stock to meet the immediate demands of their customers. Addressing sizing challenges is a priority, with pants ranging from a 28-inch waist to a 54-inch waist, and women’s sizes available from 2 to 24. Sentry Uniform’s goal is to ensure proper fitting, efficient service, and consistently high-quality workmanship. They take pride in providing customers with the convenience of walking out the door with their required merchandise in hand.
Sentry Uniform and Equipment deeply values its relationships with local military, Police, Fire, Sheriff, and EMT departments. They are dedicated to providing a wide array of uniforms and equipment, coupled with in-house sewing services to accommodate the specific and individual needs of each department and individual.
Sentry Uniform specializes in providing formal dress uniforms, including single and double-breasted blouse coats and matching trousers, essential for maintaining a distinguished public image for fire and police personnel during formal occasions. To complement these dress uniforms, Sentry Uniform stocks a comprehensive range of accessories, including white dress shirts, ties, hats, hat bands, belts, collar insignia, Clarino shoes, whistles, hooks, chains, cross straps, D rings, white gloves, and much more, ensuring every detail of the formal uniform is readily available.
For specialized uniform customization, Sentry Uniform offers custom-made badges and nameplates to perfectly complete dress uniforms and identify personnel. Whatever the uniform or equipment need, Sentry Uniform in Chicopee is committed to being a reliable and comprehensive resource.
In addition to uniforms, Sentry Uniform operates a custom flag and banner department, creating applique and embroidery items for various applications. They also offer a wide selection of flagpoles suitable for residential, commercial, indoor, and in-ground installations, with installation services available for customer convenience.
Sentry Uniform’s dedicated staff of 18 employees is committed to providing exceptional service at competitive prices. The O’Leary family, who owns and operates Sentry Uniform, expresses sincere gratitude to their loyal customers and acknowledges their blessings in operating their business in the United States.
