10 Reasons You Need Corporate Clothing
Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
by Matthew James
Corporate clothing is a fantastic way to make your company look professional.
Read these 10 tips and see how corporate clothing will enhance your company’s image.
1. Employees look smarter
Insisting that all staff wear similar clothes ensures that all employees look smart and presentable at all times.
2. Improved customer perception
3. No “unsuitable" clothing
Corporate clothing ensures that there is no “unsuitable" workwear which could perhaps jeopardise the image of the company if seen by customers or the public, or even more seriously, risk the health or safety of employees. Just imagine, no more “amusing" novelty ties in the office, or 20 year old band T shirts on a building site.
4. Durability
The right corporate clothing is durable and hard wearing. This makes it cost effective. Depending on the role of the wearer, clothing may need to be reinforced or have additional pockets or features, or provide extra warmth or waterproof capabilities. Office based corporate clothing is different to corporate clothing for those in construction or who work on an oil rig or a ship.
5. Appropriate
Depending on your industry, you may need clothing to meet international safety or performance standards, or to meet certain criteria. Choosing dedicated workwear will ensure that all items of clothing are suitable. For example, trades people will need work trousers that have many pockets for carrying items, and reinforced knee areas to provide additional comfort and safety. Those who work in a call centre may just need a polo shirt. For those working outdoors in winter, the right combination of layers and technical material can make the difference between carrying out a job properly, and suffering from frostbite or worse.
6. Free advertising
Branded corporate clothing can also act like an advert for your company. How many people do your staff see each day? Other passengers on the same bus, other drivers, customers on site, and those in the shop on the way home from work are just a few of the many people who will exposed to your brand on a daily basis. It’s an excellent way of promoting your products or services.
7. Corporate colours
Corporate clothing ensures that all staff are dressed the same. This can help with your corporate identity, and make you look more professional. How efficient would your company look if a team of painters/turned up in matching corporate clothing, instead of old jeans and worn out T shirts!
8. Positive image
An onsite engineer, plumber or sales rep who turns up on site will look more trustworthy and professional if s/he looks the part. Whilst image isn’t everything, looking smart in corporate clothing will reassure customers more than turning up in a dirty tatty football shirt will.
Potential customers will remember your company, making obtaining new business easier. We all make judgements on image, and making a good first impression is easy with the right corporate clothing.
9. Brands
Choosing corporate clothing brands with a proven relative history in your industry can be important. Office based staff have different corporate clothing needs to those who work on a building site, or fit carpets. Selecting a well known brand that has experience in your industry will ensure that the products are suitable.
10. Employee’s appearance
Your staff are likely to have more pride in their appearance and work if the company they work for can be indentified. They are representing their company, and everything that the company stands for all the time they are seen wearing their corporate clothing.
Corporate clothing is a recommended way of improving the image of your company, and can increase publicity and brand awareness much more cost effectively than advertising. Why not order your corporate clothing today?
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