Designing uniform T-shirts for your employees helps bring your brand to life. With the help of custom embroidery and printing, you can create a cohesive, eye-catching look that makes your team easy to identify around the workplace, especially if they interact with customers. Here are a few helpful tips to get started.

How to Create a Uniform T-Shirt

1. Make It Functional

T-shirts are versatile basics that can suit a variety of industries, such as retail, restaurants, and landscaping. The garment needs to be as functional as it is attractive, so consider the employees’ duties when selecting the fabric and details. Natural cotton is durable, breathable, and comfortable, so it’s ideal for most uses. However, synthetic fibers often have better moisture-wicking and stain-resistance abilities that make them suitable for environments where your team might handle liquids or work up a sweat. 

Adding details to the T-shirt can also make it more functional. For example, breast pockets can help your employees keep small items, such as keys or notepads, handy when they’re on the job.

2. Incorporate Company Branding

Your uniforms should help relay your company’s image by tying established visual elements, such as logos, fonts, and colors. Think about who you wanted to appeal to when you first created the visual branding and how these design choices set your business apart.

If you run a family-friendly business, you may gravitate towards bold colors and large, readable fonts. The logo might be printed across the entire front or back of the T-shirt so everyone can see it clearly. By contrast, a business that caters to a more professional crowd calls for a different uniform. A neutral polo shirt with your logo in custom embroidery would pair well with dark pants or khakis for a polished, yet comfortable look.

3. Talk to Your Employees

Your employees will be the ones wearing the uniforms long-term, so ask them for their input. Put together a survey or questionnaire where they can express their preferences. This information will help you better understand what they want and need in a uniform, especially if they need options they can rotate throughout the week. Offering coordinating accessories, such as name tags, hats, and aprons, will balance your uniform needs with your team members’ individuality.

When you’re ready to start designing new uniforms for your employees, reach out to the professionals at Kenjo Inc. in Honolulu, HI. Their full-service custom embroidery and silkscreen operation can help you customize a variety of garments and accessories, including T-shirts, polos, hats, and aprons. Their state-of-the-art equipment and dedicated technicians help them fill orders quickly, no matter the size. Call (808) 841-8282 to discuss your design needs, and visit their website to learn about their process and turnaround times.