Industry Guides

What Are The Benefits Of Custom Workwear?

9th September 2024

Customised workwear sends a message to your customers and employees that you mean business.

The benefits of a personalised uniform go beyond brand awareness, and it’s an investment that will reap rewards for years to come.

MyWorkwear has been supplying customised workwear for small and large businesses for nearly 50 years, and our expert team will make sure you have the best uniforms to give your business the smart, professional image you’re looking for.

Customised branded workwear is becoming increasingly popular as businesses look to create a professional impression while providing employees with comfortable, practical clothing in which to carry out their roles.

Personalised, custom workwear has a number of key benefits:

Brand Recognition
Customised workwear puts your brand front and centre. There is a huge range of colour options available to suit your branding, and your logo can be embroidered or printed onto everything from polo shirts to PPE and water bottles.
Wearing Custom workwear turns your team into a walking advertisement for your business, boosting brand visibility wherever they go.
Employee Morale
Wearing custom workwear has been shown to improve the sense of pride employees feel for your business, instilling a sense of unity and engagement which leads to improved morale and productivity.
Safety And Identification
Custom workwear can help improve safety and security for your business and employees, especially in hazardous environments. Being able to identify your team easily can be important to ensuring their safety and comfort, as can high visibility materials and specialist items like heat resistant gloves and water-resistant outerwear.
Branded workwear also helps you to easily spot people who aren’t part of your team, which is important for maintaining security of your site and the safety of your employees.
Professionalism And Trust
Research shows that customers think employees wearing branded uniforms are more approachable, professional and trustworthy and they are more likely to buy from a business with a strong corporate identity backed up by a recognisable uniform. Your investment in branded workwear will pay off with increased sales and improved customer perceptions.
Cost-effectiveness
Choosing good quality, durable workwear reduces the frequency you need to replace or repair it. Make sure you choose practical and comfortable workwear items to suit each job role in your business, so your team members are happy to wear it regularly and avoid waste.
Custom workwear is a worthwhile investment for businesses looking to enhance their brand image, employee satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

How Do We Customise Your Workwear?

MyWorkwear collaborates with top brands in the workwear industry to deliver high-quality corporate uniforms for your team. After selecting your preferred items and colours, we apply your corporate branding at our Shropshire facility to produce distinctive uniforms tailored for you.

Embroidery

Our premium embroidery service is recommended for cotton and cotton blend fabrics and fleece, and is very hard-wearing.

Embroidered logos look professional and last a long time, making them a sound long-term investment.

Chef’s whites, aprons, T-shirts and hoodies all look great with embroidered logos, which can be washed repeatedly and still look good. It is also a good option for flame-retardant fabrics

To make sure your embroidered logo looks immaculate, we secure the garment with a frame and backing fabric before starting up the embroidery machine. Our stitching machines are computerised and use a digitised version of your logo to make sure the finished product is an exact replica.

On the downside, it can be difficult to embroider fine detail on small logos, and very large areas of embroidery can work out expensive.

Printing

Printed logos are usually a little more affordable than embroidery, especially for large or detailed logos or those with lots of colours.

MyWorkwear’s Direct to Film (DTF) printing technique transfers your logo onto a sheet of vinyl, which is transferred to your garment and heat-sealed on our heat press

Printed logos are vibrant and include all the detail of your logo, and are especially useful for large logos and large bold lettering.

DTF printed logos work very well on polyester and other synthetic materials, and they can be applied to virtually all garments except fleeces.

They are not quite as hardwearing as embroidered logos but with careful washing, printed logos can still be a good long-term investment.

What Materials Are Best For Custom Workwear?

When you’re choosing the best materials for your custom workwear, you need to think about the different job roles in your team.

Your receptionists, for example, will need something very different from their branded uniforms than a construction worker or factory operative.

There is a wide range of fabrics to choose from, and the MyWorkwear team can embroider or print all of them to give you a cohesive and unified look for all of your employees.

Some of the most popular workwear materials are:

Cotton
Natural fabric which is comfortable to wear, breathable and hardwearing. Spun into yarn from the fibres of the cotton plant, cotton is woven or knitted into a soft fabric which is popular for everything from shirts and T-shirts to heavyweight trousers. Its breathability makes it perfect for those who work in hot conditions, but it is slow to dry.
Cotton is an excellent choice for both embroidery or print customisation.
Polyester
Derived from oil, polyester is a strong fabric which is durable and resistant to creasing, shrinking and stretching. It is a popular choice for coats and bags, thanks to its water resistant properties.
If your team needs protective clothing, tough polyester workwear can be a barrier against chemicals and abrasions. Those who work outdoors will also appreciate cosy polyester fleeces and lightweight showerproof jackets.

Polyester is less breathable than natural fabrics though, so can become hot and uncomfortable to wear.
Poly-cotton blends
Polyester-cotton blends offer the best of both fabrics, and are a popular choice for shirts, T-shirts, hoodies and more. They are soft and comfortable but less likely to shrink or crease than 100 per cent cotton.
Nylon
Nylon was the first mass-produced synthetic fabric and is made from plastics. Originally used as a substitute for silk, nylon is very durable and water-resistant, so is a popular choice for lightweight waterproof jackets and trousers. It is perfect for outdoor workers who need protection from the elements.
Denim
Denim is a heavyweight cotton woven fabric, which is very hardwearing. Branded with your logo, denim is ideal corporate workwear for employees who need a level of protection while remaining cool and comfortable.
Canvas
Canvas is also a dense weave durable fabric, which is usually made of natural fabrics like cotton or linen.Canvas is ideal for protective custom workwear as it resists scuffs and abrasions while being easy to print.
Ripstop Fabric
Ripstop is a specialist woven fabric, usually made from nylon, which offers protection against cuts and snags. It is longer lasting than other options, making it a good investment for branded workwear for tradespeople who are often in environments where damage to clothing is likely.
Specialised Fabrics (eg fire-resistant, waterproof)
Where your teams are working in potentially hazardous environments, personal protective equipment (PPE) is a must. Whatever PPE is needed though, there is no reason to compromise on a unified corporate look.Popular fabrics include fire-resistant fabrics, PVC, latex and rubber. MyWorkwear’s experienced team can advise you on the best way to customise each garment with your own logo.
Sustainable Fabrics
Employees are increasingly looking to businesses to make environmentally conscious decisions with procurement.

We offer a wide range of organic, vegan and recycled fabrics which can all be customised in the same way as traditional ranges, helping your team to be smart and comfortable while contributing to your journey towards net zero.

Getting The Right Fit For Your Custom Workwear

For the comfort and safety of your teams, it is important their branded uniforms fit properly. Clothes that fit well all last longer, reducing the need to replace garments so often.

Just like high street shopping, sizes can vary between different workwear brands so it is important to get accurate measurements from your team before you order.

Once you have chosen your garments, compare the measurements with the online size guides for the relevant brand, then select the appropriate sizes in the basket.

If you’re not sure how to measure people to get the right fit, or have any other queries about getting the right fit, our experienced team is always happy to chat on 01952 585881.

It’s Time To Invest In Custom Workwear

Branded uniforms are a cost-effective way of reinforcing your brand identity, encouraging employee unity and engagement, boosting sales, ensuring safety and security and presenting a professional and trustworthy image.

Whether it’s branded polo shirts, chef’s whites or full PPE, your logo can be added to a whole range of clothing and accessories to create a custom workwear uniform that your customers will love and your employees will take pride in.

What Makes MyWorkwear’s Custom Workwear Unique?

MyWorkwear is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of custom workwear with almost 50 years’ experience in providing high quality and excellent customer service.

With no minimum order size and an excellent Trustpilot rating, MyWorkwear has the custom workwear solution for businesses of all sizes.

Larger teams can benefit from expert account management, customer ordering portal, price match guarantee and bulk discounts. Use the Quick Quote tool for an estimate of cost.

Here at MyWorkwear, we have been proud suppliers of personalised workwear since 1976.

To see how we can provide the perfect workwear for your team to keep them looking professional and performing at their best, please click the button below.