The traditional outfit of suit, shirt and tie may see a little stuffy in the modern world, although it still has its place depending on the nature of your business. A more casual, or should that be practical approach for a uniform look may be workwear polo shirts.

This approach can have a positive effect on the work environment by creating a more relaxed atmosphere, which in turn can increase both productivity and team building. It can also help to create a more relaxed, friendly image for your company which improves customer relations.

Polo Shirts come in lots of styles, long and short sleeved, and in different weights and types of materials. The Fruit of the Loom Heavyweight Polo Shirt is made from 100% cotton, with a rib knit collar and a 3 button placket and is ideal as a workwear garment as it is hardwearing, comfortable to wear and comes in a range of colours. Alternatively the Henbury 65/35 Polo Shirt is made from a mixed polyester and cotton fabric, has a stand-up collar to aid shape retention and has been styled specifically for the feminine form. So you can choose a style and colour that suits your business requirements, or even let your staff decide, making them part of the decision making process. They will be happier to wear something they have chosen.

So affordable and easy to buy, stylish and simple enough for staff to wear, the polo shirt offers these opportunities and numerous industries could benefit from this approach, bars, restaurants and hotels in the hospitality and catering sector; DIY business and garden centres are another area, plus smaller business’ could benefit from this approach to give them a company image that they can promote.  Options within this approach are one colour for all the staff, or different colours for different teams within the business, or to denote seniority.

Workwear polo shirts tick a lot of boxes for business and staff, smart yet casual and something we all have in our leisure wardrobe so are used to wearing.

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