Uniforms by Industry

Construction Workwear and Custom Hi Vis Workwear Guide

Build a practical layered uniform for trades, contractors and site teams.
By Branded UK Production Team · 22 September 2026 · Reviewed by Anderson Ricotta

Plan construction workwear and custom hi vis workwear with suitable layers, branding positions, durability and repeat ordering.

Build the uniform in layers

Construction workwear must adapt to physical work, changing weather, early starts and customer contact. Begin with T shirts or polos, add sweatshirts, hoodies or fleeces, then select softshells, waterproofs or insulated jackets where required.

Layering gives employees practical choices without losing a coordinated company appearance.

Choose products around the task

Fabric strength, pockets, knee protection, stretch, weather resistance and fit matter more than appearance alone. Site workers, supervisors, drivers and customer-facing trades may need different products.

Keep the core colours and logo positions consistent so the range still reads as one company uniform.

Custom hi vis workwear

A bright garment is not automatically certified hi vis. Select the product for the relevant site requirement and keep reflective tape unobstructed. Branding must be positioned only within suitable areas and should never be presented as proof of compliance.

Large back printing can improve company recognition at distance. A chest logo supports identification during customer contact. Product documentation should be checked before decoration.

Embroidery and print on outerwear

Polos, sweatshirts, fleeces and many softshells suit embroidery. Embroidered jackets require checks around lining access, waterproof construction and insulation. Needle penetration may be inappropriate for some technical products.

DTF or screen printing can suit large back designs and selected hi vis garments. Heat compatibility must be confirmed before production.

Plan replacements

Trade clothing experiences heavy wear and staining. Record the issue date, product, size and employee allocation. Use replacement data to plan future orders instead of buying a large unmeasured reserve.

A repeatable custom workwear package keeps new starters and replacement orders consistent across the year.