Branded Workwear & Uniform Printing, London

Workwear with your logo on it does three jobs at once: your team looks professional, your brand travels every mile they do, and — done correctly — it's a legitimate business expense. We print and embroider workwear in-house in Enfield, North London: polos, t-shirts, hoodies, hi-vis, scrubs and aprons, from a single replacement garment to a full team kit-out. No minimum order, and every order is proofed before it prints.

What to put your logo on

Print or embroidery? The honest answer

Embroidery suits left-chest logos on garments washed constantly — it's textured, premium, and effectively lasts the life of the garment. DTF print suits colourful or detailed logos, gradients, photos, small text and large back prints — modern, vivid, and 50–100 washes with correct care. Many teams combine both: embroidered crest on the chest, printed brand across the back. Two honest caveats competitors won't tell you: embroidery struggles with very small text and fine gradients (stitches have a minimum size), and cheap print on a daily-wash uniform fails early — which is why we spec the method to your actual logo, not to whatever's easiest. For the full method deep-dive, see our DTF vs Screen Printing vs DTG guide.

Workwear by industry

• Trades & construction: hi-vis with company logo, hoodies and tees that survive site life; hi-vis class requirements explained on the hi-vis page.
• Hospitality & cafés: aprons, polos and tees front-of-house; branded totes and napkins to match.
• Salons, clinics & care: scrubs with role colour-coding, soft-feel polos, embroidered logos that survive 60°C hygiene washes.
• Cleaning & facilities: polos and tees with high-contrast logos; hi-vis for external teams.
• Security & events: hi-vis, black polos with clear ID printing, staff/crew backs.
• Gyms & studios: breathable tees, hoodies for coaches, branded totes for members.
• Delivery & logistics: hi-vis and hoodies that make your drivers identifiable at the door.
• Schools & universities: staff polos, PE kit and open-day branding — see our dedicated school & university printing page for leavers hoodies and society kit too.

Is branded workwear tax deductible? (Worth two minutes)

HMRC treats clothing with a conspicuous, permanent business logo differently from ordinary clothing. For employers, providing branded uniform-style workwear to staff is generally an allowable business expense; employees required to wear and maintain a recognisable uniform may be able to claim tax relief on its upkeep. The key test is that the logo is fixed and visible — embroidered or permanently printed, not a detachable badge — and that the clothing is genuinely workwear rather than everyday clothing. This is general information rather than tax advice: your accountant will confirm how it applies to your business, and we'll make sure the branding itself meets the "conspicuous and permanent" bar.

How team orders work

1. Send your logo and a rough list — roles, sizes, quantities — by WhatsApp or email. Vector logo ideal; a clear photo of an existing garment works too.
2. We spec it honestly — garment, method (print/embroidery/both), placements — and send a free digital proof.
3. You approve, we produce — in-house in Enfield, delivered UK-wide. Reorders are easy: we keep your artwork and spec on file, so topping up a new starter's kit is one message.

Printing something else?

Looking for clothing without a business logo? See our full custom clothing printing range. Ordering for a school, college or university society instead? Visit our school & university printing hub for leavers hoodies, society stash and sports kit.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a minimum order for branded workwear?

No — a single replacement polo is fine. Team rates apply as quantities rise; message us your numbers.

Print or embroidery — which lasts longer?

Embroidery, on daily-wash garments — it effectively lasts the garment's life. Correctly applied DTF print lasts 50–100 washes and handles colour detail embroidery can't. We'll recommend based on your logo and wash routine.

Can you match our brand colours?

For printed logos we work to your colour references; for garments, the ranges we use carry 40+ colours so we'll get close — send your brand colour and we'll advise honestly.

Is branded workwear tax deductible?

Generally yes for employers, when the logo is conspicuous and permanent — confirm specifics with your accountant.

Can you mix garments and sizes in one order?

Yes — polos for front-of-house, hoodies for the warehouse, hi-vis for drivers, all in one order with one proof set.

Do you keep our logo on file for reorders?

Yes — reordering for new starters takes one message.

Planning a uniform from scratch: five decisions in order

Most teams ask about logos first, but the order of decisions matters more than any single choice. Work through these five in sequence and the quote request almost writes itself.

• Who is seen, and from which side? List the roles. Front-of-house staff are seen face-on, so a chest print does the work. Drivers, site staff and anyone who leaves the building are seen from behind, so they need a back print.
• What will the garment go through? A desk-based team and a kitchen team need different fabrics. Think about heat, sweat, dirt and how often the garment is washed, and tell us.
• How many versions of the logo do you need? A dark logo on a pale polo will vanish on a navy one. If your team wears more than one garment colour, you may need a light version and a dark version of the same artwork.
• What wording goes on each person? Name, role, department or nothing at all. Decide this before ordering, because a name changes the order from one design to many.
• What is the deadline? Give it when you request a quote, and order early. A launch day, an inspection or a start date is the thing that matters.

Print methods other than DTF, and why we only offer one

You may hear about embroidery, vinyl, screen printing and DTG when you shop around. FabricForge does DTF only. Here is a plain comparison so you can judge for yourself:

• Embroidery stitches thread into the fabric. It has a raised, textured feel and suits simple shapes, but very small text and fine gradients are difficult to stitch.
• Vinyl cuts shapes from coloured film and presses them on. It suits flat single-colour designs and struggles with detail.
• Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh. It is economical for very large runs of one design, but each colour needs its own screen.
• DTG sprays ink directly onto the garment and works best on cotton.
• DTF prints the design onto a film and presses it onto the garment. It handles full colour and fine detail on a wide range of fabrics, which suits mixed teams.

If you specifically need stitched logos, you will need to look elsewhere for that part of the job. For printed uniforms, DTF is a sensible fit for a team with varied garments.

Matching garments to the working day

A uniform that looks smart at 9am can feel wrong by lunchtime. Match the garment to the real day:

• Hot, busy or physical work: a lighter T-shirt or polo, with a print that is not too large, so the garment still breathes.
• Cold or outdoor work: a hoodie, with a chest logo and a larger back print.
• Customer-facing roles: a polo with a modest left-chest logo, which looks tidy when staff stand close to people.
• Safety-led work: a hi-vis waistcoat. Check the standard and class yourself on the label and with the manufacturer, and ask where print may go before you order.
• Clinical or care roles: scrubs, with a name and role on the chest.

Remember that the same logo can look different on different fabrics. A smooth knit takes fine detail well, while a textured fabric can soften small text.

Common mistakes with team uniforms

• Choosing the logo placement before choosing the garment, then discovering a pocket or seam is in the way.
• Using a low-resolution logo copied from a website, which looks soft when printed large.
• Forgetting that a brand colour will look different on a dark garment compared with a white one.
• Mixing too many garment colours so the team looks accidental rather than planned.
• Ordering exactly the number of staff and nothing spare, then having no stock for the next new starter.
• Skipping the proof. The proof is where spelling, position and colour problems are caught.

Writing a good quote request

You will get a faster and more accurate reply if the first message contains everything in one go. Include your logo file, the garment types and colours you like, a list of names or roles with sizes, where each print should sit and your deadline. If you do not have a final list, send a rough count and say so. We reply personally by WhatsApp, phone or email, and a discount applies when you order 5 or more items.

Can I have different prints for different roles?

Yes. Managers might have a name and title, while the rest of the team has a logo only. Send the roles in a list and we will put them on one set of proofs.

Should every garment carry exactly the same logo?

Not necessarily. A small chest logo on every item gives consistency, and you can add a larger back print to the garments that are seen from behind.

What if my logo only exists as a photograph?

Send it anyway. We will tell you whether it is usable or whether it needs redrawing, and our artwork guide explains what a good file looks like.