{"id":2561,"date":"2018-11-05T17:55:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T22:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/?p=2561"},"modified":"2018-11-09T11:22:55","modified_gmt":"2018-11-09T16:22:55","slug":"creating-custom-staff-uniforms-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/creating-custom-staff-uniforms-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating custom staff uniforms for your Canadian brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Whether you&rsquo;re running a restaurant or a retail shop, your staff uniforms are often the first impression of your brand that customers get. How do you want to present your employees and your company to the world?<\/p><p>Hip and young? Friendly and reliable? Professional and modern?<\/p><p>This article will lay out a few ideas and tips for brands and franchises in Canada looking to make custom uniforms that&nbsp;communicate&nbsp;your brand to the world.<\/p><h5>What should I order? Custom uniform ideas:<\/h5><figure id=\"attachment_2562\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2562\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-2562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.35.16-PM-1024x614.png\" alt=\"Custom uniforms for brands, retail and coffee chains in Canada\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.35.16-PM-1024x614.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.35.16-PM-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.35.16-PM-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.35.16-PM.png 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2562\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>From embroidered&nbsp;polo shirts to custom screen printed tees, Artik is Canada&rsquo;s supplier for staff uniforms.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><p><strong>Shirts:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get started with the basics! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/custom-t-shirts.html\">Custom printed t-shirts, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/apparel\/golf-shirts.html\">embroidered polo shirts<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/custom-t-shirts.html\">&nbsp;<\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/apparel\/custom-dress-shirts-canada.html\">long sleeve embroidered work shirts<\/a> are popular choices for franchise stores and national brands.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2563\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.34-PM-1024x362.png\" alt=\"Screen printed t-shirts in Canada\" width=\"368\" height=\"130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.34-PM-1024x362.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.34-PM-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.34-PM-768x272.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.34-PM.png 1188w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 368px) 100vw, 368px\"><\/p><p>Our shop is all about screen printing,&nbsp;email Artik and talk to our friendly experts to get advice on your design, colours and t-shirt styles.<\/p><p><strong>Hats:&nbsp;<\/strong>Add extra pieces, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/headwear.html\">embroidered baseball caps<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/headwear.html\">custom branded winter beanies<\/a> which can be worn by staff or sold as merchandise!<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.11-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2018-11-05 at 5.40.11 PM\" width=\"369\" height=\"227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.11-PM.png 640w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.40.11-PM-300x185.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 369px) 100vw, 369px\"><\/p><p>A classic baseball cap is always popular, but Artik can produce embroidered caps of all shapes, colours and sizes. Get creative if it matches your branding!<\/p><p><strong>Name Tags:&nbsp;<\/strong>Do your staff need to be extra approachable and easy to talk to? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/all-promo-products\/promo-items-a-to-e-toronto\/name-badges.html\">Custom engraved name badges<\/a> come in a ton of styles that will match your uniform.<\/p><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2565\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.39.34-PM-1024x351.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2018 11 05 at 5.39.34 PM 1024x351\" width=\"367\" height=\"126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.39.34-PM-1024x351.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.39.34-PM-300x103.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.39.34-PM-768x263.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.39.34-PM.png 1202w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\"><\/p><p>Keep an eye on the different types of badges that can be replaced quickly when staff turn over or edited for temporary workers.<\/p><h5>Quick tips&nbsp;for designing custom uniforms:<\/h5><h5><\/h5><ol>\n<li><strong>Take your time:<\/strong> The uniforms you design and order will be worn by many people for a long period of time, and they&rsquo;ll be the face of your business. We recommend taking the time and getting feedback, it&rsquo;s worth the patience to make sure your embroidered or screen printed uniforms come out right.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Talk to a pro:<\/strong> We often recommend clients go to a designer or artist to get a nice file ready to be screen printed onto t-shirts or embroidered on staff uniforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create something people want to wear:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you make a really attractive uniform, you&rsquo;ll start seeing clients and staff wearing it around town. A uniform doesn&rsquo;t have to be boring, get creative and make variants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Screen-printing budget:<\/strong> Screen printing is priced based on the number of colours in your design. If you&rsquo;re on a budget, a one or two colour tee will be the most affordable. Many people go for a white design on a grey or black tee, but you can mix it up. A red design on a yellow shirt will cost about the same.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embroidery budget:&nbsp;<\/strong>Embroidery gives a premium, classy appearance but it can cost quite a bit! We recommend creating a smaller, simpler design as embroidery prices are based on the number of stitches in your design.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think of your brand:&nbsp;<\/strong>What is your current aesthetic? Consider the colours, patterns and general vibe used in your physical locations and on your website. A branded staff uniform is a great way to express your company&rsquo;s voice and set the tone of your shops.<\/li>\n<\/ol><p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.26.18-PM-1024x642.png\" alt=\"Custom Screen Printed T-Shirts for Brand Uniforms\" width=\"648\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.26.18-PM-1024x642.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.26.18-PM-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.26.18-PM-768x482.png 768w, https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Screen-Shot-2018-11-05-at-5.26.18-PM.png 1422w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\"><\/p><p>We have more articles on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artik.com\/toronto-blog\/retail-uniform-trends-for-brands\/\">designing custom uniforms<\/a>&nbsp;(this one is all about colour!)<\/p><p>When you&rsquo;re ready to talk to an expert about your uniform design, reach out to info@artik.com or hit us with a phone call: 416-815-7770 or message our Facebook or Instagram.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><p>We&rsquo;re here to help make your uniforms stunners!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&rsquo;re running a restaurant or a retail shop, your staff uniforms are often the first impression of your brand that customers get. 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