Branded Uniforms

Fleece jackets become more than just basic outerwear when they are embroidered with your brand’s identity – they become workwear uniform. You need to take a variety of considerations into account while designing your perfect embroidery, such as the positioning, the quality of your artwork, and selecting the best embroidery partner. With the help of this guide, […]

Fleece jackets with custom embroidery provide an ideal opportunity to show off your brand for promotional, work-related, or corporate events. It’s important to make a statement instead of simply adding a logo. This article will discuss the advantages of working with XAMAX® for your custom embroidery, as well as why custom embroidery on fleece jackets […]

If you aren’t careful, printed uniforms can be an unnecessarily expensive way of customising work clothing. But if you choose the right print technique, it is easy to get real value for money.  Make sure you’ve considered these points to ensure both longevity and satisfaction with your new printed uniforms:  If you’re dubious over any of […]

If your employer states you have to wear one, you can generally claim tax back for washing your work uniform. Read on for further explanation as how much you can claim and even if you can claim may depend on your job role and how the uniform is paid for. PLEASE NOTE: This article is […]

Work uniform policies can be difficult to create, implement and enforce. Do you have that one employee who shows up to work in a torn uniform most days or forgets their company bespoke branded polo once a week? You may have another employee who wears wholly inappropriate shorts with their company branded t-shirt, even though […]

When sourcing and providing uniforms for your staff, you need to choose garments that are smart and professional and you need a uniform supplier you can rely on. Your staff are the face of your business and what they wear represents your company values. If your supplier has been providing you with uniforms that fluctuate in […]

Customised polo shirts are a staple work uniform item. From plumbers to electricians, bar staff to hotel cleaning staff, shop workers to office staff a custom polo shirt with an embroidered logo shows off your company logo. Polo shirts truly are one of the most versatile and cost-effective workwear items. Picking the right polo shirts […]

Choosing new work uniform is a major decision in any company regardless of size. Getting it right first time is a huge priority as it saves you time and money. It’s vital that the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Success tends to follow avoiding mistakes, so we’ve put together the following list of things to avoid […]

There was a time when a formal dress code was not absolutely needed in businesses, offices and shops – wearing smart attire for work was culturally implied, regardless of the job. From the Victorian era, right through the first half of the 20th Century, people opted for formality as a matter of course. Even painters […]

All people who work at your company must be treated equally in terms of dress codes. That covers differences in gender, physical attributes, age, religion and anything else covered under the Equality Act 2010. Read on for further explanation on the law on company dress codes. The Equality Act 2010 This Act of Parliament became […]

This is a XAMAX® “How To” guide to creating branded uniform with your company logo. We include advice on garments, colour choice and customisation techniques. This uniform guide is broken down into four simple steps. They’re listed here and if you scroll further down, you will see a more in-depth explanation of each step. Here’s […]

Implementing a new work uniform policy can cause staff to be apprehensive. Understandable when you think about it. You’re MAKING them wear clothes they wouldn’t pick for themselves. What are you? Their father? And just like a parent of a stroppy teen, you might get backlash simply for trying to do what’s best for everyone. […]

Wondering about implementing a new work uniform policy into your business? Or simply just thinking about changing your current one? This article outlines the benefits and drawbacks of kitting your team out in uniforms or introducing a casual dress code. See which one works for you. Specific Work Uniforms A uniform is prescriptive and ensures […]

When you issue uniform to your staff, employees will have a responsibility towards the uniform garments you provide, Whether that responsibility is specified within their employment contract, within the uniform policy itself or simply implied. A main responsibility is that employees must treat, handle, and launder their uniforms properly, so that uniforms last a minimum […]

What is the point of buying a custom work uniform for your staff? Is it just an extra expense and a hassle you could do without? There are actually many benefits to kitting your staff out in a uniform that will positively impact on your business and deliver a genuine ROI. And it doesn’t need […]

The benefits of screen printing workwear over other decorative techniques are numerous; that is why it is such a popular means of branding clothing, uniforms, hi-vis and workwear items. Below are the 7 key benefits of the screen printing technique. Page Contents A Clean Look Colour Control Sharp Details & Contrasts Lightweight Addition Versatile Use […]

Don’t get caught out when providing your staff with work uniform. There are policy guidelines that you should follow relating to reporting, National Insurance and tax to avoid contravening any government regulations. PLEASE NOTE: This article is for informational purposes only. This article is not Tax advice, nor are your tax affairs part of the service […]

When it comes to creating a uniform policy, it’s easy to worry about complying with regulation and keeping staff happy in order to avoid any backlashes in morale, productivity or staff retention. For ease, here are our 6 simple steps to creating a staff uniform policy that complies with regulation and means you have nothing […]

Screen Printing creates a professional and clean result however this design technique may not be suitable for your business. Before choosing Screen Print to customise your garments, you need to consider how your design will look and if it is suitable for your work environment. What is Screen Printing? What Garments can I Screen Print? […]

The length of time a staff uniform lasts before needing replacement will vary widely depending on the industry or sector. But wearing out is not the only consideration for change – perhaps you are having a rebrand of your business. Typically, roles within manual industries with a staff uniform policy will replace theirs frequently, whereas […]

That one girl in accounting keeps coming to work with her underwire practically showing and you wonder if she realises. She’s teetering on heels that were made more for a night out than for a day in the office, and then there’s the guy in the IT department with the dreadlocks, tattoos, who shows up […]

If you want to improve teamwork and increase brand awareness, a new company uniform will definitely help. This post outlines why in one easy 2 minute read. And it doesn’t really matter what sector you are in, a uniform can really help improve your business. Your Company Uniform Will Improve Teamwork The principle hinges on […]

Some of the biggest companies in the world, such as Amazon and McDonald’s, all have a branded uniform which makes them recognisable. If you want the public to recognise your company, ditch the plain clothing or dress code for branded uniforms and stay ahead of the competition.  By developing a well-designed, bespoke branded uniform or […]

When it comes to buying workwear, you’ll understandably have concerns about where to buy from. After just a few minutes of research, you’ll have found there are two main options: going through a workwear supplier or organising everything yourself. To make a decision, you’ll likely choose price as the determining factor. So, which one is […]

It has never been easier to find and order workwear for your staff online. With the vast amount of product and styles available, not to mention the economies of scale available by buying bulk workwear packages, it is both simple and cost-effective to order your company uniform & work clothing on the WWW. Gone are […]

Maintaining the effects of a branding campaign is just as important as planning one if it is to be successful in the long term. So, who’s to say that your branded uniforms cannot help with that?   In short, your uniform goes hand-in-hand with your campaign’s effectiveness and can provide the following benefits:  Page Contents Easily identifiable […]

While a uniform policy can have many benefits in the workplace, not every employee is going to be pleased with the changes all the time. That’s an issue that can be fixed immediately with a sound complaints procedure. When you allow employees to provide input for the new uniform policy, you will be in a […]

If you are looking to improve unity in the workplace, implementing a staff uniform may be the answer. The decision to put your staff into a well designed branded uniform should not be taken lightly. However, there are many benefits to making that leap. You need to consider the time and cost needed to implement […]

Many companies across the UK use customised uniforms to promote their company’s brand. Such as American Express and McDonald’s. If you go food shopping or to sporting events, phone shops, call centres, even the Apple store, staff all wear uniforms. You can integrate a uniform into your workplace. Here are five mistakes managers make with their first uniform […]

After months of planning, either the company’s new uniform policy is in full effect or the day is edging nearer. Each employee is expected to adhere to this policy and how they appear is a representation of the service your business will offer to other potential customers when they are seen wearing a uniform. There […]

Enforcing a new workplace uniform policy can cause a negative backlash from your employees. They may feel these new rules are being forced upon them for no reason. It is important to help your staff understand the benefits of adopting a new uniform can have. This will not only help them but also your company. […]