🧵 How to Order Custom Workwear Without Wasting Money
Avoid costly mistakes when ordering branded uniforms. Learn how to choose the right garments, branding method, and supplier to get value and longevity from your workwear.
🧑🏭 Uniforms Are an Investment - Here’s How to Get Them Right
Ordering custom workwear is a smart way to boost your team’s professionalism, create a unified look, and reinforce your brand. But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to overspend or end up with poor-quality gear that doesn’t last.
Here’s how to order high-quality branded workwear - without wasting money.
✅ 1. Start With the Job – Not the Garment
Before picking styles or colours, ask yourself:
What does the team actually do in this uniform?
Think about:
- Indoors or outdoors?
- Customer-facing or behind-the-scenes?
- Warm or cold environments?
- High-visibility or compliance required?
This helps you choose the right materials (e.g. breathable cotton vs. heavyweight polycotton), and avoids buying the wrong type of garment for the job.
💡 Example: A barista might need a lightweight polo and apron, while a site manager needs a waterproof jacket with high-visibility branding.
👕 2. Choose Garments That Wash and Wear Well
Not all polos, aprons or jackets are created equal. Some lose shape or colour after just a few washes.
Be careful what you choose, always ask questions with your supplier or more so, their opinion!
When selecting workwear, look for:
- Double-stitched seams for durability
- Wash-tested materials (especially if washing frequently)
- Shape retention in collars, sleeves and hems
- Reputable brands used by professionals
🎯 At Color Coded Ltd, we only supply workwear we’ve tested ourselves - because cheap doesn’t mean cost-effective if you need to replace it quickly.
Quite often paying that little bit more brings a better return on investment!
🎨 3. Pick the Right Branding Method
Not all logo applications are equal - and some will save you more money long term.
Here’s a quick comparison:
Branding Method - Embroidery - Durable, professional finish, won’t peel - Polos, jackets, aprons
Vinyl Print - Bold colours, cost-effective for small runs - Hi-vis, t-shirts
DTG Printing - Full-colour, high-detail logos - Short-term wear, event shirts
🔧 Want your logo to last through 100+ washes? Embroidery is usually the best investment.
📦 4. Order in Smart Quantities
Here’s where many businesses overspend:
- Ordering too many sizes you don’t need
- Guessing instead of asking staff for preferred fit
- Not planning ahead for staff growth or replacement
Our tips:
- Start with a low quantity run to test fit and fabric
- Keep a reserve of common sizes (M, L, XL)
- Choose versatile colours (navy, black, grey) that work across departments.
🛒 5. Work With a Supplier Who Guides You
A good supplier should:
- Offer real advice, not just take your order.
- Recommend branding methods for your logo.
- Provide mockups before production.
- Be transparent on costs, lead times and delivery.
🧵 At Color Coded Ltd, we treat your uniforms like they’re ours - because we know quality workwear pays off in team morale, branding, and long-term savings.
💸 Bonus Tip: Use Your Uniforms as a Marketing Tool
Every time your team wears your branded clothing in public, you’re advertising your business. Make it count.
Get uniforms that:
- Match your company colours.
- Include your logo clearly and professionally.
- Fit well and make your team feel proud.
When done right, workwear is a marketing expense that gives real ROI.
🚚 Ready to Get Started?
We offer:
- Free logo setup
- Expert garment advice
- Embroidered or printed options.
- Fast UK-wide delivery
- Volume discounts for bulk orders.
👉 Get a Quote Now - enquiries@colorcoded.co.uk
👉 Shop Custom Workwear - www.colorcoded.co.uk
