The Ultimate Guide for Office Uniforms

If you are considering to introduce a uniform for your employees or thinking to rebrand your old one, there are few factors to keep in mind before deciding on the final outcome. There are industries which surely require uniforms, such as hotels, hospitals or spa centres. If it’s not a must for you but you are thinking to invest in it, check why you should and how to choose the best one.

Why invest in a uniform?

Uniforms enhance a brand image. People not can only recognise your employees easily but it also gives them a more professional look. Carefully chosen uniform will have a good impact on your customers and also employees. They won’t have to struggle with what to wear to work everyday and be anxious about their look. Comfortable and well-fitted uniforms can help their productivity and morals while bringing additional profits for your brand.

Style

The first question to answer is what style are you after. Uniforms should be a reflection of your brand but also fit the industry you’re in. Define what is your goal and what impression you want to achieve with the uniform. Should it reflect the professionalism of a bank clerk, underline the authoritative character of a teacher or have a neat and elegant look for hotel’s receptionist? Get a clear idea and compose clothing based on that. You can also introduce different lines of uniforms to underline different positions.

The right fabric

Choose fabric based on conditions your employees work in and challenges they have to face. Employees working outside need more protective and durable materials. They would probably need more pieces of clothing while protecting them from various weather conditions. Uniforms for employees who constantly have to be on the move should be comfortable, breathable and flexible as they have very active days. In this case, try to avoid nylon and polyester materials as they won’t be as efficient as cotton. Make sure that the fabric is of good quality and your employees feel comfortable in it.

Colours

Colours should suit your brand and be aligned with the character of your industry. Bright colours are good for attracting attention but they don’t look very professional. Look for colours which give good impressions and can suit all your employees. Keep the contrast between your logo and background colour to ensure it’s easily recognisable and won’t blend in.

Easy maintenance

Look for materials that are easily washed, avoid fabric suitable for dry cleaning only as it will cause inconvenience. Invest in a good quality material so uniforms won’t wrinkle easily. Easy maintenance uniform will help your staff take better care of it.

Value for money

Good quality uniform can be a long-term investment. You won’t have to replace it frequently and good materials will be more durable. Your employees will also appreciate a comfortable and fitted clothing. You can compromise on a style but don’t save on comfort and safety of your employees.

Plan the framework

Set a date when you want to introduce your new uniforms and make sure by that time all of your employees will have time for fitting. Also, ensure that the company you buy from can deliver the requested amount of clothing on time. Having a specify timeline will ensure all your staff have the uniforms on time.

Visualize

If possible, ask for a visualisation of the uniform to better see how it fits and how the logo looks like. You can also share it with your staff and ask them for opinions. If you have a large team you probably won’t be able to satisfy everyone, but take their input into consideration because they will be the ones wearing the uniforms after all.

Safety rules in mind

If your industry causes any potential health risk or there are any safety requirements that need to be fulfilled put them as a priority while deciding on a style and fabric. Choose flame retardant coats for the chefs, even if it costs you extra it pays out later on. If your industry has safety inspections it will be one of the points to evaluate.

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