5 Top tips for making your apparel project work in your favour

Workwear

Admin January 13, 2026 No Comments

Plan Smarter, Not Cheaper.

Take a broader view.

If you are a sole trader, thinking across the year rather than by season can make a real difference. Grouping items into a single order often unlocks volume efficiencies and avoids repeated setup costs. It is usually more cost effective and far less stressful.

Embroidery, think ahead.

When a logo is being digitised, size matters. Get it right once and it can be used across multiple garments and locations. A left chest on a polo or hoodie can also work perfectly on a beanie, saving time and avoiding rework later.

Flexibility saves money.

For smaller orders, being willing to slot into our production schedule helps. We group stock deliveries wherever possible, which means you are not carrying the full cost of inbound delivery on limited quantities. It is a simple way to keep costs sensible without compromising quality.

A proper brief avoids expensive mistakes.

We are often given a clear brief, we quote accurately to that brief and agree specification and quality levels. A few months later, we then see the same business wearing garments supplied elsewhere that fall well short.

Loose threads, poor embroidery digitising and fabrics that do not match what was originally requested are all too common. This usually happens when comparisons are made without understanding the specification. That is not apples to apples, it is apples to avocados. Know what you are asking for and make sure it is what you are actually getting.

Planning is everything.

If you need apparel for an event, timing matters. Leaving it late limits options and increases costs. With enough notice, we can also organise garments into individual kits for each team member, saving you time and avoiding last minute headaches.

Good workwear is rarely an impulse decision. Plan it properly and it works harder for you all year round.

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