FUNCTIONALITY FOR HOSPITALITY UNIFORMS

When implementing a uniform in your hospitality workplace, functionality of the uniform is vital in supporting your staff to do their work efficiently. Below are some tips for choosing work wear  for hospitality workers.

Cafe, Restaurant wait-staff

• Non-restrictive clothing which allows free flow in movements
• Shirts and pants with ample pockets
• Shirts that are suitable to wear in warmer and cooler environments
• Apron with pocket space for note pads and pens
• Breathable or moisture wicking fabric
• Consider the colour of the shirts – white will show food and drink spills
• Consider comfortable pants or skirts with pockets and adjustable waist band
• If a vest is required ensure a comfortable designed fit with ample pocket space
• Ensure white shirts aren’t see-through

Chefs

• Non-restrictive clothing which allows free flow in movements
• Double-breasted jacket – reversible so its able to hide stains quickly
• Ensure chef whites aren’t see-through
• Jacket with thermometer/pen holder
• Jacket with adjustable sleeve lengths
• Chef hat that is fully adjustable yet breathable
• Chef apron with ample pocket space
• Pants that are breathable, comfortable and allow free flowing movement
• Custom embroidery specifying position/name

CONTACT TOPSTITCH UNIFORMS TODAY

Thanks to our onsite business fittings, bulk discounts for large orders, and conditional free uniform embroidery setup services, there’s no better choice of uniform suppliers in Sydney than TopStitch Uniforms. Browse our range of work uniforms online today or get in touch with us to learn more. Simply call us on (02) 8054 9404 or contact us online for a prompt response.

Whether you prefer to wear a uniform or not, I think we all take notice when a business we frequent all of a sudden dress their staff in uniform or have a nice uniform upgrade. The first thing that comes to mind is how much more professional it looks and it’s as if we instantly perceive them as having become more successful, which in turn makes us like and respect them more.

Let your customers know who you are

Having your team dressed cohesively can improve aspects of your business you may not have already thought of. Corporate uniforms are a form of communication, both to the outside world and among each other. It’s been proven in history that there are incredible benefits to having your team in a corporate uniform. How would we watch our favourite sports if the players are all wearing something different. We wouldn’t be able to tell which team is which. It would make it more challenging for the players to find each other on the field and there would be a lack of team spirit and solidarity. Your team in the office is no different.

There’s nothing worse than when you’re shopping and start casually asking for help from someone who doesn’t even work there. Usually you’ve already started talking away before they can interrupt to tell their also a customer. Whoops! You would never have an air hostess without a corporate uniform, so it makes sense to have any kind of staff that interact in person with customers in uniform.

A corporate uniform should be a part of your branding strategy

A company that’s well branded will always stand out more. That branding should extend to what the team are wearing. Customers look up to staff in a corporate uniform, find them more approachable and tend to have greater trust in them before they’ve even exchanged words.

While social media has made more of us more fashion savvy than ever, but corporate style has its own set of rules which some of us just don’t have a handle on and how to do it well. Corporate uniforms are a fool proof way to having employees look more professional and represent your brand well, making life easier for everyone in the business.

A corporate uniform also acts as a form of advertising. Seeing the staff in a tidy uniform helps to reinforce the brand. They also tend to be wearing their uniform outside of the business on their way to work and during breaks being like a walking ad for the company.

Corporate uniforms make you feel part of the team

A corporate uniform encourages one to take pride and responsibility in what they do in it. Some company’s uniforms even attract employee prospects just because they imagine they’d feel good wearing the uniform. When an employee looks good AND feels like they belong to and are supported by a team they will perform better!

Stay ahead of the competition

Implementing a uniform presents an interesting way to outdo your competition. If your corporate uniform is fashionable or more practical than your competitor clients and employees alike will take notice! Healthy competition between two companies in the same industry can create a good buzz among consumers and despite what you might expect both companies can prosper from it.

CONTACT TOPSTITCH UNIFORMS TODAY

Thanks to our onsite business fittings, bulk discounts for large orders, and conditional free uniform embroidery setup services, there’s no better choice of uniform suppliers in Sydney than TopStitch Uniforms. Browse our range of work uniforms online today or get in touch with us to learn more. Simply call us on (02) 8054 9404 or contact us online for a prompt response.

A uniform has implications for how a business is viewed, so it is important to choose it carefully, and this is what we can help with.

Some employees feel judged on what they wear to work, which is why a uniform is so important to businesses, as it reduces the options a worker has and creates a consistent look. However how we present ourselves at work has evolved over the years from a strictly formal, corporate look to sometimes a more casual look with comfort becoming more and more important to employees and employers alike.

Many professionals favour the traditional business attire of suits and ties, their thought being that if you dress smartly then you will feel in more of a work frame of mind. When you wear this style of outfit you know you must act professionally. Regularly, smart workwear is associated with being an authority statement and that if you wear a suit you are deemed to be a professional. Certain job roles require a certain dress code to achieve and portray a professional image to customers, clients and even competitors.

However, despite formal business attire being considered ‘traditional’ and even ‘old-fashioned’ by some, this style can still come back into modern fashion. Television shows such as House of Cards, Suits and The Good Wife portraying strong, professional individuals dressed in formal and stylish clothing have brought “power dressing” back on trend in recent years.

We are constantly researching latest trends and fashions to ensure our uniforms stay on trend whilst still being practical and professional.

Many workers have also expressed feeling more comfortable in casual attire when at work as they feel it is more like something they would wear. This may be the reason why we see an increase in a more relaxed dress code. However, some may argue that allowing workers to dress more casually implies that employees adopt a casual attitude. On the other hand, employees who can dress in casual clothing more in keeping with their personalities are likely to have greater confidence and feel more comfortable, therefore their productivity will increase.

Two sides to the coin!

Of course, the setting and environment will ultimately dictate what uniform employers chose for their employees. It is ultimately most important to make a good first impression with a customer and keep in mind what they would expect you to wear and what they would find appropriate.

At TopStitch Uniforms we can adapt to either end of the spectrum and everything in between. We meet with distributors and customers to discuss their needs and requirements and put together a range that will be suitable for the targeted industry.

7 ADVANTAGES OF WEARING A UNIFORM AT WORK

Does my company need a corporate uniform? Well of course it does! No matter what industry or size of business you are involved with there are many advantages to wearing a corporate uniform. These advantages will be felt by management, staff and customers.

Consider the below key points and then ask yourself would your business benefit from a uniform. The answer will probably be a resounding yes.

1. Professionalism
A good strong first impression is essential to gaining new customers, what every business must do to succeed. The best first impression is to be professional by speaking clearly, using eye contact and by maintaining a professional look with proper attire. A well thought out work uniform that reinforces your brand strategy and where you sit in the marketplace is crucial. This is what will set your company apart from competitors in your market space.

2. Trustworthy
Following from the initial first impression a branded uniform instils a sense of trust and credibility in the company and its abilities. Customers perceive employees who wear branded workwear take greater pride in their work and are therefore more capable of providing better products and services. Think about your experiences as a customer, have you been more likely to trust the advice of a professionally uniformed staff member assisting you? Surely if the company providing the service has taken the time to implement uniforms it also takes the time to train and develop its staff.

3. Employee psychology
Employees work more professionally with when wearing branded work attire. It’s a psychological effect of wearing custom branded uniforms which make your employees feel they are the face of your business. This ultimately builds up trust in the relationship between your business and your customers.

4. Walking advertisement
A work uniform is basically a walking advertisement for your business. Every person employees walk past outside of the company will see the uniform, company logo and company name. This helps to build brand awareness and company exposure.

5. Team building
A key advantage in a company uniform is the staff morale and comradery. When people wear the same type of work clothing they feel they are part of a team. It instils a sense of belonging and pride in the job and company. Uniforms level the playing field and no matter where you sit in the chain of command you feel valued and a greater sense of team spirit.

6. Time saving
Today everyone’s lives seem so much more hectic than with previous generations. We look to simplify areas of our life so we can fit more in! A branded uniform is one such way to do so. Where there is no uniform, management must implement a dress code, which means time spent on deciding what it is and enforcing it. For the staff, it means time spent shopping for an appropriate workwear wardrobe. A uniform means all team members know exactly what they are wearing each day and don’t waste time working out what to put on each morning.

7. Tax deduction
A branded uniform can also be a claimable tax deduction* if the uniform is a set of clothing that identifies your staff as employees of your business. If it is compulsory for them to wear the work uniform whilst at work then it is therefore considered a work-related expense so the cost of such a uniform is usually deductible.
*www.ato.gov.au

OUR PROMISE

TopStitch Uniforms is an Australian owned family business based in Sydney. Over the years, we have developed a strong reputation for offering embroidered uniforms and work uniforms in Sydney that are high-quality and great value. Our commitment is to continue meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of our customers. Our team of work uniform suppliers pride themselves on their professionalism and friendly customer service. With over 15 years of experience in uniform embroidery, you can rely on us to provide the very best workwear online in Australia.

CONTACT TOPSTITCH UNIFORMS TODAY

Thanks to our onsite business fittings, bulk discounts for large orders, and conditional free uniform embroidery setup services, there’s no better choice of uniform suppliers in Sydney than TopStitch Uniforms. Browse our range of work uniforms online today or get in touch with us to learn more. Simply call us on (02) 8054 9404 or contact us online for a prompt response.

Adding the team’s logo or any other form of brand identity adds a lot to your uniforms. This is why it is important to make sure that including brand identity on uniforms are done professionally.

For example: you could head out to OfficeWorks and for around $50 bucks could get an Iron On Transfer Paperto print images directly onto light t-shirts, bags, aprons and even uniforms.

But as you know that your business deserves better than this cheap approach for printing one of the most important business asset “your brand logo”.

Another example is that when you work with an experienced distributor of fine quality uniforms for all types of Australian businesses with over 20 years industry experience “TopStitch Uniforms” quality and professionalism isn’t even a question or an extra service that you would pay extra dollars for. But rather, we assist you with making the right decision as far as your branding requirements are concerned. For instance, when incorporating an image onto the uniform, we have to think about the position of the logo, should it be at the left top, right or centre, back or sleeves of the garment? Or, what about the colours of the uniforms as they can influence the brand logo to stand out even more.

One very important decision that captures all of these choices is figuring out how you will have it added to the garment, do you want it to be stitched on, or do you want to use screen printing?

Embroidery is the process by which an image is digitised on a computer and then stitched into the fabric using embroidery thread.

Embroidery usually captures the image skilfully and always gives a good representation. So does screen printing; however, it uses ink to illustrate the image on the fabric. Each method is typically used on different types of fabrics.

SCREEN PRINTING

Screen printing is often used on softer fabrics made of cotton such as T-shirts, and embroidery is typically used on stronger garments like polo shirts. Choosing the right solution for your business uniform requirements can be a challenge, to simplify this process and to help you figure out which of the two options you should choose, let’s take a look at the pros and cons:

Embroidery Looks More Polished

When you are looking for something that is much more orderly and uniformed, then embroidery can be the better choice. The embroidered logo is usually neatly placed at the top left of the shirt. This gives your staff and team a look that is more low key and professional. Screen printing on the other hand is usually done for larger areas incorporating an image that typically is placed at the centre of a uniform. If your business is a bit less formal, then you might be interested in the latter.

Embroidery Lasts Longer

Embroidery is usually used on thicker materials that are of good quality such as polo shirts. This means that it will last a lot longer than screen printing. Additionally, the stitches degrade a lot slower than the ink does. Not only is the ink typically used on thinner, less-resistant shirts, but it also degrades each time the shirt is washed. The ink starts to flake overtime and the image begins to fade away. If you want uniforms to last for a long period of time, then embroidery is the better choice. However, if you require equipping your staff with uniforms only for special events such as Australian Business Trade Shows, then screen-printing on your uniforms may be ideal for less frequent occasions.

Screen Printing Is More Visible

The good thing about screen printing is how bold and daring it can look. This allows you to use screen printed shirts for promotional purposes. Depending on the occasion, which business type and event you require uniforms to be worn at, when visibility is more important, then, screen-printed garments will perform better.

Embroidery also serves to promote your brand too. However, it might be less effective because a prospective customer might not be able to see your logo and the business name because size restrictions can be associated with logos embroidered.

Screen Printing Costs Compared to Embroidered Garments

One of the appeals of the screen printing option is the price difference, since the embroidery process may cost more, and also embroidery typically is used on more expensive fabrics. This means that screen-printing usually is cheaper. Having said that, the price difference in production costs can often be minuscule to choose either option based on cost.

TopStitch Uniforms Difference

We hope that by considering this information the choice between embroidery and screen printing should be straight forward. Basically, we believe that quality and durability should be your number one choice and the objective of your promotional needs must be taken into account when selecting uniforms that are embroidered, compared to uniforms that are screen printed. Contact us for all your uniforms needs as we are here to answer all your questions.

CONTACT TOPSTITCH UNIFORMS TODAY

Thanks to our onsite business fittings, bulk discounts for large orders, and conditional free uniform embroidery setup services, there’s no better choice of uniform suppliers in Sydney than TopStitch Uniforms. Browse our range of work uniforms online today or get in touch with us to learn more. Simply call us on (02) 8054 9404 or contact us online for a prompt response.

Uniforms don’t have to be dull. In fact, at TopStitch Uniforms we know that uniforms can be anything but dull. Like any area of fashion, there are always new trends and ideas for uniforms. We want you, your business and your employees to be well dressed. That’s why we’re bringing you six new trends to keep an eye on. Make sure your uniforms are on-trend.

Uniforms must move with the times. Watching the trends gives us the upper hand in the ever changing world of compare uniforms. TopStitch Uniforms is committed to making sure you walk away with a uniform which not only works well.

1. Statement Pieces

Statement pieces are all the rage on the runway. Think bold patterned blazers, big earrings and fun graphic tee-shirts. It’s no different for uniforms. Uniforms can incorporate statement pieces in a way which renders them memorable and distinctive. Uniforms look great with a feature tie, jacket or accessory. Choose a bold pattern, colour or interesting style and focus on one key piece for statement uniforms.

2. Textures

Textures are a great trend in uniforms right now. Adding in textures to uniforms can add real depth and interest. Modern uniforms often incorporate

multiple textures. Using natural fibres is a good way to enhance an organic feel in your uniforms. Wool, leather and linen are three top fabrics which are trending right now in the world of uniforms.

3. Minimalism

A sure fire way to keep your uniforms on trend is by choosing to go minimal. Uniforms look chic and classic when they are kept simple. Monochrome uniforms with fewer items are the way forward.

4. Trainers

This trend goes hand-in-hand with the rise of retro. Trainers are a popular option in footwear for uniforms. Given the increasingly casual face of uniforms, this is no surprise. Comfortable and cool, trainers could be a great choice! Choose an on-trend brand (Nike or New Balance are always a safe bet) and a basic colour to ensure trainers are an asset to your uniforms.

5. Feature item uniforms

What’s an easy and affordable uniform? Uniforms which only consist of one item! This a growing trend for style and economic reasons. Uniforms which feature one key item (a shirt, a jacket or an accessory) are simple and smart. Make sure the key item is stand out and distinctive so that your uniforms are still unified.

6. Retro

Fashion is a cycle and right now retro rules. Uniforms are given an update by following the retro trends. 90’s fashion seems to be everywhere at the moment. Add in bold checks, bright socks and touches of athletic-wear to make sure your uniforms are looking their best. If you’re feeling brave, a choker necklace never goes astray either!

CONTACT TOPSTITCH UNIFORMS TODAY

Thanks to our onsite business fittings, bulk discounts for large orders, and conditional free uniform embroidery setup services, there’s no better choice of uniform suppliers in Sydney than TopStitch Uniforms. Browse our range of work uniforms online today or get in touch with us to learn more. Simply call us on (02) 8054 9404 or contact us online for a prompt response.