Quick Answers
- Most popular brand: Carhartt (t-shirts, hoodies, jackets, bibs)
- Best decoration: Embroidery for durability, screen printing for large back prints
- Hi-vis compliance: ANSI Class 2 or 3 required for certain jobsites — read our OSHA guide
- Minimum order: No minimum for embroidery, 12 pieces for screen printing
- Turnaround: 7–10 business days
- Ships nationwide: Yes
What Counts as Workwear
Workwear is apparel designed for physical labor, outdoor environments, and job conditions where standard business clothing will not hold up. It includes heavy-duty t-shirts, hoodies, insulated jackets, bibs, hi-vis safety garments, and industrial-grade accessories. The defining characteristic is durability — workwear is built to survive real work.
Custom branded workwear adds your company logo to these garments, turning functional clothing into a marketing tool and a professional identity. Every time your crew wears branded Carhartt on the jobsite, at the supply house, or grabbing lunch — your company name is visible.
Workwear Brands We Carry
Carhartt
The undisputed standard for workwear in the trades. Carhartt garments are built tough with reinforced seams, heavy fabrics, and functional features that workers actually need. We carry the full Carhartt work line for custom branding:
- CTK84 Pocket Tee — the daily workhorse. Screen printed or embroidered
- CTK121 Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt — the most popular Carhartt hoodie for custom orders
- CTK128 Heavyweight Hooded Zip — cold-weather heavy duty
- CTJ131 Duck Active Jacket — the classic Carhartt jacket, insulated with thermal lining
- CT102208 Rugged Professional Polo — moisture-wicking, stain-resistant worksite polo
CornerStone
Industrial-grade workwear at a more accessible price point. CornerStone is popular for service companies, utilities, and municipal departments.
- CS410/CS412 — Select Snag-Proof Tactical Polo
- CSV405 — ANSI Class 2 Safety Vest
- CSJ500 — Duck Cloth Work Jacket
Red Kap
The standard for automotive, manufacturing, and industrial uniforms. Mechanic shirts, work pants, and coveralls.
Hi-Vis Brands
CornerStone, Port Authority, Carhartt, and Kishigo all offer ANSI-rated safety apparel that we brand with your logo. Understand the OSHA requirements here.
Browse our complete workwear catalogs.
Decoration Methods for Workwear
Embroidery (Most Popular)
Embroidery is the go-to for workwear because thread stitched into heavy fabric lasts as long as the garment itself. It holds up through mud, grease, repeated washing, and the physical abuse of daily trade work. Left-chest logos, sleeve marks, and hat embroidery are the standard.
Screen Printing
Screen printing is the best choice for large back prints — company name and phone number across the shoulders is the most common placement for work t-shirts and hoodies. Crews get embroidered logo on the front, screen-printed info on the back.
Reflective Vinyl
Reflective vinyl heat-pressed onto garments provides nighttime visibility for crews working in low-light conditions. Often combined with embroidery on the same garment.
Building a Workwear Program
The most efficient approach is to standardize by season and role:
- Summer kit: 5–7 Carhartt pocket tees (screen printed) + 2 embroidered hats + hi-vis vest
- Winter kit: 2 Carhartt hoodies (embroidered) + insulated jacket (embroidered) + knit beanie
- Year-round: Embroidered trucker cap — the single most-visible branding item
We keep your logo on file for fast reorders. When you hire, just tell us sizes. We also build online company stores where crew members order their own gear — correct sizes, no spreadsheets.
Hi-Vis Safety Compliance
If your crew works near roadways, on commercial jobsites, or in any OSHA-regulated environment, hi-vis apparel is mandatory. The two main classifications:
- Class 2 — minimum for most construction and utility work. Requires 775 sq inches of hi-vis material
- Class 3 — required for highway and high-speed road work. Requires sleeves with reflective striping
We carry compliant garments from CornerStone, Port Authority, and Carhartt — all available for custom branding. Read our full OSHA compliance guide for detailed requirements by jobsite type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pieces should I order per worker?
5–7 t-shirts for daily rotation, 2 hoodies, 1 jacket, 2 hats (1 trucker, 1 beanie). This covers a full work week with seasonal layering.
Can embroidery survive heavy washing?
Yes. Embroidered thread holds up through hundreds of industrial washes. It is the most durable decoration method available.
What about adding names?
Individual name embroidery is $6.00 per garment. Popular for identifying crew members on jobsites with multiple companies present.
Can I brand hi-vis vests?
Yes. Embroidery and reflective vinyl both work on hi-vis garments without compromising the ANSI rating.
What if I just need a few pieces to start?
Embroidery and DTF printing have no minimums. Start with a small order and scale up.
Industries That Order Workwear
Contractors · Landscapers · HVAC · Plumbers & electricians · Municipal departments · Utilities · Manufacturing · Auto shops · Tree services · Property management
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