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…
DetailsYou 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…
DetailsAlthough it can seem a simple task to place your company logo on a piece of clothing, there really is more than one way to do it, and more than one place to put it. Where you ultimately place your logo will depend on its size. It will also depend on whether more than one…
DetailsWorking 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…
DetailsA 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…
DetailsWorking in the food and beverage sector means dealing with people on a regular basis. It also means knowing how to handle unexpected situations in the kitchen. With so much going on, you may not have given much thought to changing your staff uniforms. But could you be doing more to improve the impression your…
DetailsShould you? The trends on today’s catwalks can certainly be alluring. But given the speed at which they come and go, you may wonder if considering them makes sense when choosing new business uniforms for your staff or yourself. After all, work clothing should be functional and not fashionable. Or should it? Fashion as a…
DetailsWith all of the talk about staff uniforms for various industries, how often do you talk about socks? Socks are probably the most overlooked piece of workwear. In fact, they may not even be considered to be workwear. But the type of socks you wear can actually have a great impact on how your feet…
DetailsIn most people’s opinion, the important factors when choosing an office uniform are comfort, durability and style; often in that order. While colour is important, it is often given a secondary status, so long as the chosen shade is sufficiently ‘neutral’. In this article we put forward the case that colour is extremely important to…
DetailsFor beauty salons, nail centres and clinics, the appearance of your staff is vitally important. Alongside many other businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector, clinics choose staff clothing uniforms for their team in order to fulfil their customer’s expectations and transmit certain ideas about their company. What do customers expect from a beauty salon?…
DetailsThe classic polo shirt design is probably the most popular piece of corporate clothing used in the UK. Company polo shirts are used by a bewildering different number of businesses across the country, ranging from pubs to shops, and from veterinary surgeries to whiskey distilleries. The polo shirt style is instantly recognisable. Also known as…
DetailsIt may seem easy to brand your corporate clothing. After all, all that’s needed is to choose one colour for everyone and then put your logo on a shirt or hat, right? Unfortunately, by only concentrating on your logo, you are missing a very large piece of the branding and marketing puzzle. The truth is…
DetailsGloves help to keep the hands safe from injury while on the job. And although many work environments require the use of safety gloves, it’s choosing the correct type for the task that can sometimes be a challenge, because there are many different types of gloves for many tasks. Hazard Identification As with any type…
DetailsMost business owners are aware that how their employees dress can make a big difference to their bottom line. But sometimes, a great look comes at a cost that goes beyond the price alone. Although the colour of staff uniforms may be just right, the fabric quality can be poor, or the incorrect fabric is…
DetailsYour employee’s feet may have to contend with several hazards during a work day. Slippery floors, uneven surfaces, sharp objects and inclement weather are just a few of the many demands that some employees face in the workplace. With all of those potential hazards, choosing the right safety footwear becomes critically important. Task Assessment The…
DetailsYou may not think there is a lot to being a supplier of business wear. And really, it isn’t very complicated; a company purchases clothing from a number of wholesalers, and then sells it after applying a logo of some kind. Some small work wear companies are so good at what they do, it’s nearly…
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