You’ve got a team that is friendly, courteous and professional. They’ve all got their uniforms, they’re well trained in their duties and are fantastic brand ambassadors to your clients. But does their corporate clothing fit properly? A poor fit can make even the best employee look unprofessional. The main thing to remember is the fit…
Uniforms are your brand translated into clothing, at once being a standard corporate image for your customers and to distinguish your organisation from your competitors. As a modern employer you will want to ensure that you cater to your diverse team and that you are inclusive with your uniform garment choices, thus ensuring a good…
If you’re looking to either update or create a new uniform for your team, one of your biggest decisions will be what materials the garments should be made from. And your first choice will be between man-made or natural fibres for your garments. Other things you’ll need to think about are fit and style; one…
When purchasing construction workwear, the most important element for businesses is the safety of their employees. Construction presents a huge number of risks on a daily basis, and while most sites have staff wearing high visibility jackets and hard hats, one crucial aspect of construction workwear is often overlooked: Safety footwear. The importance of footwear…
No matter what profession you are in, it is always important that employees maintain a smart appearance and are giving a positive impression of the company they work for. A staff uniform can be important in managing this appearance as there is no risk of employees being inappropriately dressed and simply not looking sufficiently smart…
You may have heard the phrase ‘trend forecasting’ being used in financial discussions. Trend forecasting involves observing and collecting information about current conditions and spotting a trend or pattern in that information. These patterns and trends are then used to form the basis for future conditions. But trends forecasting isn’t only reserved for the financial…
The act of placing your company logo on a piece of clothing, you wouldn’t think there could be anything simpler. There is actually a lot to think about and where you ultimately place your logo will depend on these four things: its size; how visible you want it to be; whether there is more than…
Working outside in the winter is not for the faint of heart. But when you have the right system in place, there is no reason to be uncomfortable in the cold and damp. The system is layering, and when you do it right, you can be fully protected from both cold and wet weather. Take…
A crisp, smart business suit was once de rigueur professional attire in offices around the country. However, in many places standards have been relaxed. While some workplaces have jettisoned business suits and corporate guidelines altogether, others have allowed a wide range of personal expression to come in. It is now common for men not to…
As a business in the food and beverage sector you have two very different needs in the front of house and the back of house. You’re front of house team spends the majority of their time with customers and they need flexibility in their uniform and to look their best. Whereas the back of house…