Choosing the right Staff Uniform for your Practice

Choosing a new uniform on behalf of your team can be a daunting task but follow our recommendations to help make the process an easy and maybe even an enjoyable one!
Having a stylish uniform is usually at the top of everyone’s list when asked about what they want from their work wear and indeed, current uniform designs have never been so fashion led as they are right now – however, beware! Yes, it is of course important that fit, cut, shade and detailing are just right but your uniform, above all else, needs to perform under the conditions in which your employees will be working. So, it is important to consider the level of wear and tear your team’s uniform will be subjected to. Given that many practice staff are particularly hands on in their role, you will need to be confident that the garments you select are hard wearing enough to last the course.

Should a suit solution be right for you, then selecting a quality suit in a wool and polyester blend fabric makes good sense. This will ensure that whilst you have the warmth and natural breathability of wool, the polyester content will help deliver the strength, durability and easycare properties you need from the garments. The new generation of work wear fabrics now often offer an element of lycra so the suit moves with the body delivering a high degree of comfort.

If you are on a budget, it may be worth considering that 100% polyester suits have come a long way from the scratchy, sweaty days of old. Nowadays, there are stylish, elegant options which look extremely smart and benefit from being practically crease-proof.
Cotton blend blouses in a choice of short and long sleeves have become very popular in recent years with fashionable stripes in shades of pink, lilac and blue being current best sellers. A blend of polyester and cotton means these shirts are both ‘easy iron’ and contain natural fibres to keep you cool in summer. Alternatively, silky, easy care polyester blouses are ever popular due to their fantastic wash and wear properties.

If you have difficulty in deciding how many garments each staff member requires, a general rule of thumb is that a minimum of a jacket, 2 trousers (or skirts) and 4 blouses is required. Obviously, the allocation given to part time staff should reflect the number of days worked. Cardigans and waistcoats are also widely used to prolong the lifespan of a uniform.

Additionally, make sure the particular physical foibles of your team are catered for by checking the size ranges available and whether petite and tall options are offered.

As a final cautionary note, don’t ignore the fact that quality costs more. A good quality suit may make your uniform a little more expensive at the outset, however, it will save you more in the long run, needing replaced further down the line than the cheaper options.

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