Exploring the Finest Workwear Suppliers Across the UK In the world of branded clothing in the UK, ‘workwear’ takes on a broader meaning. It’s not just about traditional uniforms; it’s about creating a sense of identity, whether for a dance group, a team of builders, or a tech startup. Across the country, suppliers are embracing […]
Every day we’re talking to customers about their workwear in the Berkshire area. Whether it’s uniform for their staff, workwear for their technicians on site or promotional merchandise for events. We’re taking a unique approach in casting a spotlight on some of our esteemed competitors. Why? Because understanding their strengths not only helps us improve […]
Many businesses are looking for cheap printed t-shirts every day for many reasons. It may be that you are hosting a one-off event or looking for low-cost giveaways for your event. Finding cost-effective and affordable options for creating cheap printed t-shirts is crucial. Printing t-shirts in large quantities can quickly become expensive, so it’s important […]
Branded clothing is an excellent marketing tool for businesses of all sizes and industries, and it’s especially effective at trade shows and events. Here are some reasons why branded clothing is a must-have when exhibiting at trade shows and events: It’s an easy way to create a unified look. When your team members wear branded […]
As consumers become increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases, businesses are taking notice and making changes to their operations. One of these changes is the adoption of eco-friendly clothing for branded workwear. If you’re considering eco-friendly workwear for your business, here are some of the benefits you can expect. Better for the […]
When we receive an order we will always produce a visual of your branded clothing for approval before proceeding with decoration to a garment. This is to ensure you are completely happy with the way your artwork/logo looks on the items you have ordered so you have nothing to worry about when placing the order. […]
The short answer is Yes. If you have had an embroidery file created by a previous workwear supplier and you have paid for the setup you should be able to use the same file for orders with a different supplier. But there’s a lot more to it than that… Sometimes it can be difficult to […]
If you are considering a branded fleece or soft shell jacket to promote your business you may want to consider the soft shell jacket. At one time branded fleeces were very popular but they do bobble with countless washes making them look scruffy quickly and they can be a little unflattering! Soft shell jackets, however, […]
You shouldn’t see any ‘hoop marks’ on branded clothing produced by SP Workwear as we steam all garments before we pack and ship. Hoop marks are where the garment is fixed to a hoop to hold it in place on the embroidery machine. This then gives you what is known in the industry as a […]
There are two embroidery set up charges on on branded clothing if the logo is two different sizes. For example many companies have an embroidered logo to the left breast but then repeat the logo larger on the reverse of the workwear garment along with a web address, telephone number or some other message. The […]
No, you cannot use any type of print successfully onto a beanie hat or indeed any item of clothing that is wool or knitted and this is because it has a wide weave. We recommend embroidery only for this type of material. There are, however a few beanie styles that have a ‘panel’ on the […]
Your company logo must be of high quality to add to clothing to create branded workwear. Your company logo and branding should be sent to us in an ‘EPS’ or ‘PDF’ file. This enables us to pull the graphic apart – layer by layer – and manipulate the logo for set up for printing and […]
Direct to Garment printing DTG works best on cotton fabrics and light colours. As we have explained in other articles, polyester polo shirts and sportswear are a great choice because they wick away sweat and are light, but you cannot use the direct to garment printing process with these. This is because ink does not […]
Quality can often mean something different to each person. The most important consideration is what does quality mean to you? And the other important question is to ask what environment will the clothes you wish to purchase be used in? For example, is it corporate wear, heavy duty wear for workmen, sportswear, giveaways at a […]
At SP Workwear we have a free of charge web portal to enable businesses to offer staff across the globe the ability to order branded workwear with ease. All you do is decide what garments you wish staff to be able to order. We photograph them and upload them to your designated page. You do […]
Often the choice of print or embroidery to a polo shirt or t-shirt is a case of what might feel more comfortable. For example, if you want to brand a large area with a web address or lettering etc then print may be preferable. A large, embroidered logo / text on the back of a […]
If you’ve ever been to an exhibition, charity or sports event you will no doubt have seen people in a variety of different customised t-shirts or with bags displaying various slogans, logos, messages etc. You may well wonder what type of print is possible on a customised t-shirt or other garment and how people can […]
Are you looking to purchase branded workwear to help promote your business? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the number of companies offering branded workwear and the many choices available to you? You are not alone! We receive many calls from business owners unsure where to start in the ordering process, but we hope this article […]
With lots more people starting to plan online events, webinars and sales kick offs remotely we’ve come up with some top tips on designing your t-shirts for sending to your recipients at home.
Many people think we’re called SP Workwear because the boss is Steve Palmer but there’s more of a story than that – did you know we started off selling gifts?
We’re helping companies adapt to a new remote working environment supplying branded clothing & merch to colleagues at home.
Have you ever found that your brand new cotton t-shirt has shrunk after the first wash or two? Fear not, all is not lost! Learn how to ‘un-shrink’ it…
There are many reasons an embroidered polo shirt is an important part of any business. Read our blog to find out exactly why.
We’ve all been given those really cheap t-shirts at a trade show where you know they’ll never be worn. How do you get the best out of your free t-shirt giveaways?
We took part in the Macmillan coffee morning this year and raised over £300 for such a great cause.
Watch the video tutorial below on how to add your logo and place your order online.
You may have heard both full colour & 4 colour print but whats’ the difference? It’s an important subject when looking at branded clothing & promotional goods
Any special requests for your branded clothing? We always try to entertain any specific requirements for our clients wherever possible… It’s fair to say that in the embroidered & printed clothing game every order could be classed as a special request as each customer will require a different logo, artwork, sponsor, text on their embroidered polo shirts compared […]
What happens if something goes wrong? We love helping our customers look the business with all types of branded clothing and workwear and we like to think that we’re pretty good at what we do, however we are only human and sometimes (thankfully not often) we make a mistake. It’s how you deal with it […]
We’ve got some great tips on leveraging your own customers to promote your business/brand/logo at almost no cost to yourself… One of the biggest costs for a lot of businesses is advertising. Deciding where best to spend your hard earned money to try and turn it into even more money! Whether it’s online advertising through […]
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