The right company clothing not only makes your employees look more presentable, it also allows them to work more safely. Workwear comes in all styles and sizes. But how do you know what clothing is the best fit for your business? Let us help by offering a few simple tips.
Tip 1 - The function of company clothing
What are the clothing requirements for your sector? Does the clothing need to be functional? Smart? Or a combination of both?
Work clothing that is functional must always fit properly and not restrict movement. For example, trousers with extra pockets and reinforced knees. Smart clothing needs to look good, of course, and be aligned with the image you want to portray as a business. But do also bear in mind weather conditions and indoor and outdoor temperatures.
The function workwear has can also vary within the same organisation. Which is why it is important to offer a range of styles and sizes of clothing. In most cases, there will also be differences in the clothing requirements of male and female employees.
Tip 2 - Environment & factors
Under which work circumstances will the clothing be used? Different environments have different safety requirements.
The quality of workwear is important. This is especially the case for work clothing for intensive wear. Consider, for example, a machine-heavy environment. In this case, proper work shoes that meet the European safety standards will be required. Other examples are reflective clothing, making the wearer more visible to traffic, or welding overalls, glasses and helmets designed to protect specific body parts which could be injured through certain work.
Tip 3 - Durability
The quality of work clothing is important. This is especially the case for work clothing for intensive wear.
The quality of work clothing plays more of a role for a technician who wears his workwear day in, day out than it does for an office worker who wears a work uniform to a trade fair three times a year. When sourcing clothing for intensive wear, think carefully about the durability requirements for the clothing. While quality clothing may cost a little more initially, you get your money’s worth from it when it lasts longer.
Tip 4 - Branding options
Company clothing is only company clothing when it has your logo on it.
Work clothing is often a major business card for a company. Research the possibilities for printing or embroidering the work clothing. It can also be useful to check whether the company you are ordering the clothes from can do the printing or embroidering for you. This way, the work clothing is customised and makes a good impression on customers.
Tip 5 - Check the colours
Logos are not the only important aspect of clothing. Work clothing is often a major business card for a company.
The clothing should therefore reflect your identity and be aligned with your corporate identity. In ensuring this, pay close attention to colour schemes. Sometimes you can request a clothing sample so that you can be certain the colours are right.
Tip 6 - Check delivery times
When new employees start at short notice, they need work clothing fast.
There may be some spares in the cupboard, but can you guarantee that this is always well stocked? How handy would it be if you could place and receive a new order at short notice?
Tip 7 - Involve colleagues
Before you finalise your choice of work clothing, it is important to involve colleagues in the process.
Not only will they feel like they have a say, but they will get to wear clothes they actually like. More often than not, involving colleagues will give you some good ideas you would not otherwise have thought of.
Tip 8 - Budget considerations
Think about how much you want to spend on work clothing.
Good work clothing need not necessarily be costly. Be specific about what it is that you want from the clothing. Paying for things that add no or little value would be a waste.
Tip 9 - Explore all the options
Invest in sound basics.
That is, work clothing that is coordinated in terms of style, colour and fit. Consider what basics you need. There are many options to weigh up when looking for the right clothing items. Examples are:
- T-shirts or polos?
- Sweatshirts or polo sweatshirts?
- Buttons or a zip?
- Jeans or trousers with pockets?
- Dungarees or overalls?
- Work coat, fleece jacket or softshell jacket?
- Summer clothing, winter clothing or both?
Would you prefer personal advice?
We are happy to help you find the right work clothes. View our clothing assortment or contact your account manager.
