How can you tell what is the best quality of workwear?

Workwear of high-quality provides the wearer top performance, comfort and durability. Simply put, it appears more stylish, feels more comfortable to wear it lasts longer. This is due to the quality of the fabrics that are made from durable materials, as well as strict quality control measures implemented to prevent sub-par items ever getting to the end customer.

Poor quality or good quality?

A brand-new polo, sweatshirt, sweatshirt or fleece trousers freshly out of its packaging, always looks elegant and clean. It may not be obvious at first whether the item is of good or of poor quality.

It’s usually not until your employees begin wearing clothing for a prolonged amount of time and have had several wash cycles when you begin to observe that things aren’t going as well the way you’d like them to be. When that happens, it’s way too late to take action to address it.

Fabrics of lower quality don’t retain their color like higher-quality ones. They tend to fade over time as washes are repeated. This is due to the fact that they can’t be dyed with such high temperatures and the color isn’t as well absorbed into the fabrics as it is in a fabric of higher quality.

Stitching can break as time passes and features such as zips and toggle fastenings could be damaged or stuck.

How long can workwear last?

This is a fascinating issue that is often. The first thing we need to determine is the meaning of how long the wearables last. What we mean is, what is the length of time it will hold its shape and colour? It is possible to wear your work pants once they’ve lost colour. Once they look wornout, but they appear to be a bad representation of your company and must be replaced. In this regard there’s no definitive date for how long an item of workwear will last, because it is contingent on the specific requirements of the individual role and workplaces. But, as a rule of thumb we can say that it’s usually more than what most people imagine!

We’d expect top-quality workwear to keep its shape and colour that will give your company a positive brand image for a period of 12-18 months or longer. All of our workwear comes with an 18-month warranty, and we assist businesses in making the necessary adjustments so that a pair safety gloves will last in appearance and functionality for at least one month.

If your workwear doesn’t last for as long as it should or prefer it to then it’s probably the time to find an alternative supplier of workwear. With so many companies that claim to offer top-quality clothing, how can you distinguish the authentic ones from fakes? There are some things to look to look…

Spotting sub-standard workwear: top tips

Stitching – Examine the seams. Good quality garments are triple stitched to ensure the strength. Any item that has a single and, often double crossed lines of stitching ought to be avoided as it is a sign of poor manufacturing practices.

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Bar tacks: Look for bar tacks that are placed on the areas of stress in clothing particularly pants. These can help reinforce and extend the life of the item.

Fabric weight Ask your vendor about the amount of fabric the garment is constructed from that is determined by grams for each square millimetre (GSM). For reference the typical work polo is 220 GSM. Anything lighter than this may not be strong enough to meet the demands of the majority of work conditions, so think about products made of wicking fabrics instead if it’s more likely to become too hot.

Zips – Choose items that have zips that read “YKK” on them. YKK provide the highest quality for zips, and all their products are warranted to last for the lifetime of the item.

Reinforcement seams – Look under the pockets on trousers as well as at the rear of polo shirts sweatshirts, and fleeces. There should be a few extra stitches in these places to provide strength to the garment during wear and to help keep its shape as it wears. Seams are crucial to keep shape, however they can increase the cost of garments.

Fleece jacket Fleece fabric is initially thick, and then is cut according to length, based on your requirements. The shorter shaves cost more to purchase, however they will appear more stylish for longer because there’s less depth on the fabric and less risk of it catching or catching debris that gets trapped within the fibers. Logos with embroidery will appear better on a shorter shave. Be sure to ask suppliers about the degree of shave they use on the fabric of the clothing they provide. A reputable supplier will answer any questions you may have about the items they provide.

There are a lot more aspects to be aware of to ensure you’re wearing high top-quality workwear. If you’d like to learn more about the process and comprehend it better, connect with me or our team. I’m always available to talk!