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Hi Mike,
I think it is well worth having uniforms made up and branded with your company logo as it makes your company look far more professional. We have uniform for all our lads and it consists of t-shirts, cargo trousers, cargo shorts, fleeces and waterproofs. All of the items have our logo and phone number embroidered or printed on.
Hope this helps.
Mike
I don't think it matters a hoot for a one-person business, as the customer knows who you are. Above one, and you should have logo'd tops at least.
It promotes good self image, ensures clients know you are serious about your business and is a form of implicit advertising.
It doesn't need to cost the earth - as an example go look at Englebert Strauss website for trades clothing.
I wear black cargo trousers always, even in hot weather, but I see them more as PPE than uniform. Strong material with inbuilt knee pads. My knees would be knackered wearing jeans or shorts and legs would be ripped to pieces wearing shorts. I wear green polo shirts (not embroidered) always, even doing quote visits at evenings or weekends. Although not strictly a uniform I do feel it gives an air of professionalism and is something that high-end clients feel comfortable with. It's also just as cheap as jeans and t-shirt so a no-brainer really. Prospective customers don't know who you are!
Hi Mike,
I'm a one man band and this year I have got logo'd polos and jumpers to match the sign writing on my van. I think it gives out a professional image (that's what my customers tell me). I can turn up on a site or someone's home and give them a good first impression.
Ben
As James states above, you've got to buy/wear something that looks "professional" whatever route you take.
We find Polo shirts are the favs (partly because you can turn the collars up to protect your neck when it's sunny....ok, I know that's rare..:-) and can be undone at the front, but we also have T shirts.
Some practical considerations : Check out a few samples and watch the material mix (I think ours have a high cotton content and wash well). High % polyester seem to be sweaty, doesn't wick away moisture and seem to catch or bubble more.
Darker colours will fade more and thus look 'tired' sooner.
Embroidering looks better, but costs more than heat transfers. If embroidered consider how smooth they will be on the inside as some can rub and become uncomfortable to wear
It amazes me that people don't wear a uniform, it costs so little in real terms, after all you need to wear something for work.
Your workers can also claim an allowance on the provision that it needs to be washed, i think it's an extra £2 in their pocket each weekk
Hi Mike,
We wear polo shirts, embroidered on the front. Cargo trousers with knee pads. We also have sweatshirts for the colder days like today. One thing I am considering when next purchasing new tops, is to put my logo, or company name on the rear of our tops with a phone number. Most people who pass while we are working, may not see our board or van, just another avenue of advertising.
regards
John S
Uniform or a least a dress code is a very good idea. Doesn't have to be expensive. Trousers £10 from Asda, fleece and t-shirts from Matalan. We run off our logo on to iron on transfer prints for the
t-shirts. Given that our profession is hard on clothes it's not worth spending money on corporate embroidery.
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