Do you love your current workwear, but wish it looked a little more professional? In this article, we explore a way to give your garments a cost-effective makeover.
Whether it’s a trusted brand, a corporate colour scheme, durability or comfort, there are plenty of reasons to want to keep your current clothing. At Promotional Clothing UK, we offer professional embroidery and printing services for clients who want to add high-quality branding to their supplied workwear.
From an ambitious start-up to an established company with a long-standing uniform supplier, we make it easy to enhance the workwear you love.
Why add professional embroidery and printing to workwear?
Displaying a logo, business name or slogan on work clothing makes your team look good while strengthening your brand visibility. Professionally applied embroidery or printing helps to boost credibility by presenting your team in a smart manner, improving customer experience and reinforcing your image as a reliable and professional operation.
By allowing us to customise your supplied garments, you gain all the benefits of premium branded workwear while keeping full control over style, fabric and fit.
What are the benefits of supplying your own garments?
Firstly, you have full control over the style and fit of your clothing. Every business has its preferences when it comes to workwear, so supplying your own garments means you can continue using the brands and styles your team loves.
Secondly, by using your current clothing you can maintain a consistent look across your team. There’s no need to change your whole clothing range just to add a logo.
Branding your existing uniforms can also be far more economical than replacing entire wardrobes – especially for businesses with large teams or specialised garments. Stay in control of your budget while benefiting from quality embroidery or printing.
Why add embroidery to supplied workwear?
Embroidery is one of the most durable and professional ways to brand your workwear, and it works beautifully on a wide range of garments. When clients supply their own items, embroidery adds a premium, long-lasting finish that stands up to daily usage.
Embroidery is ideal for polo shirts, jackets, softshells, fleeces, aprons, caps, beanies, as well as heavy-duty workwear.
Here at Promotional Clothing UK, we use high-precision embroidery machines capable of producing crisp, detailed logos in a wide range of colours. Whether you need a small chest logo or a bold design on outerwear, embroidery provides texture, depth and a professional look that won’t fade or peel.
We use the best stitching approach based on your garment’s thickness, fabric blend and intended use to ensure the final result looks exceptional.
Why print logos on supplied workwear?
Printing opens up a world of creative branding possibilities, especially for lightweight garments or colourful, intricate designs. If your supplied workwear is made from print-friendly fabrics, our printing methods can deliver bright, eye-catching results.
Depending on your needs, we offer printing options such as screen printing for bold, high-impact designs in larger quantities. Digital printing (DTF) is perfect for detailed artwork, multi-colour logos and photographic images. Heat transfer printing is a versatile choice for small runs, and can add names, numbers or vibrant designs to garments.
Printing is great for t-shirts, hoodies, hi-vis wear, sportswear and lightweight uniforms. Before production, we assess your garments to ensure the chosen method will adhere properly and maintain its appearance wash after wash.
Our team can also advise on artwork preparation, such as file formats, resolution requirements and colour guidelines, so your printed branding looks sharp and professional.
Key considerations when supplying your own workwear
When providing your own workwear for embroidery or printing, consider these important factors to ensure the best possible finish. For example, not all fabrics are compatible with every method. Certain materials, such as waterproof fabrics, stretchy garments, or heavily textured textiles, may limit which techniques can be used.
At Promotional Clothing UK, we inspect each garment to confirm suitability before production begins. Supplied garments must be new and unworn as previously washed or worn clothing can affect embroidery stability or print adhesion.
It’s also important to provide garments from the same batch or manufacturer if you want consistent colour and finish.
Some methods (i.e. screen printing or embroidery) may have minimum order quantities for efficient production. Lead times vary depending on artwork complexity and quantity, so early planning helps ensure timely delivery.
Because we don’t control the manufacturing quality of supplied garments, decoration is typically done at the customer’s own risk. We take every precaution, including pre-production checks, but occasional issues can arise due to fabric inconsistencies or manufacturing defects. Our team will always flag any concerns before proceeding.
How to prepare your workwear for branding
Supplying your own garments is easy, but preparing them correctly ensures the best possible results. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:
- Choose the garments: select new, unused clothing that suits your needs. Make sure you have the correct sizes and quantities before sending them.
- Confirm fabric type: different decoration methods work best with certain materials. If you’re unsure, our team can assess your garments and recommend the best option.
- Prepare your artwork: provide your logo or design in a high-resolution format such as vector files (EPS, PDF) or high-res PNG with a transparent background.
- Delivery: pack your items securely and label them clearly with your order details. Our team will log and inspect everything on arrival.
- Approve your proof: you’ll receive a digital proof. Once approved, we’ll proceed with your order and keep you updated throughout the process.
Branded workwear examples
Many businesses, clubs and community organisations choose to supply their own garments for branding. Here are a few examples:
- Hospitality: restaurants, pubs and cafés often supply their own aprons or shirts to match their theme.
- Trades: builders, electricians and plumbers frequently choose their own rugged trousers, jackets, or hi-vis gear.
- Retailers: shops may already have uniforms in specific colours or cuts that suit their team.
- Sports clubs: we can add club crests and sponsor logos to training wear or club apparel.
- Corporate clothing: firms with tailored outfits or unique colour schemes often supply their own garments.
Need advice on branded workwear?
We treat your garments with the highest level of care and work to deliver the best possible finish – every time. Browse our website to explore our full range of services and request a quote today.
Do you need some guidance? No problem, feel free to email us at sales@promoclothinguk.co.uk or call 020 7199 8552 – we would love to help you design the perfect branded workwear!