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Custom uniforms for staff, shops and companies: the practical guide

A custom uniform does two things: it makes your staff instantly recognisable and makes your business look bigger. You don't need large quantities or an industrial supplier: from our workshop in Tuscany you can order as few as five polo shirts with your logo, and reorder them identically whenever you take on new staff.

Which garment for which job

Where to place the logo

Left chest, 8-10 cm wide: it's the spot customers look at when they talk to your staff. On the back, large lettering ("STAFF", your business name, your website) reads well from a distance and in photos. In the tool, you position the logo and text inside the print area and see exactly how the result will look.

The logo file

Ask your designer for the logo as a PNG with a transparent background, at least 1000 pixels on each side; a logo taken from your website or from WhatsApp is almost always too small and comes out pixelated. All the rules are in the guide on how to prepare the image. Watch out for colours: a white logo on a white polo shirt won't print (it's just the garment's colour), so choose a garment colour that contrasts.

How to order for your staff

  1. Create the design once, then add one garment per person to the cart with their size (and their name, if you want it printed).
  2. Register: from 6 pieces of the same item (any colour and size), the quantity discount is applied automatically.
  3. At checkout, tick "I need an invoice" and enter your VAT number and SDI code: the invoice arrives with the order.

For more than 35 items, get in touch with us first: we'll work out a dedicated price. All the details are in the guide for groups, events and companies.

Reorders

Keep hold of your logo file: print files stay archived in our systems for reprints, but having the original to hand makes everything easier. For a reorder months later, just upload the same file again and the print comes out identical.

Caring for your uniforms

Wash at 30°C inside out, no bleach, no hot tumble-drying, and don't iron over the logo: this way a printed polo shirt will withstand a full season of washing. The washing guide has all the rules.

FAQ

Is there a minimum quantity for company uniforms?

No: you can order as little as a single item. From 10 items upwards, the quantity discount is applied automatically for registered customers; beyond 35, get in touch with us for a dedicated price.

Can I get an invoice with a VAT number?

Yes: at checkout tick "I need an invoice" and enter your VAT number and SDI code or PEC address.

How long does the logo print last on uniforms?

Washed at 30°C inside out and without hot tumble-drying, it withstands dozens of washes. Any production defects are always covered.

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