The 5 most frequently asked questions about retail workwear

As the person responsible for workwear in your retail company, you often have a broader role. You handle multiple diverse tasks, with workwear being just one of them. It's understandable that you don't know everything about this topic. Yet, it's important to know certain things before providing (new) workwear for your colleagues.

Company Fits has been a specialist in workwear for stores, chains, and supermarkets since 2001. We handle the entire process and are happy to share everything you need to know as a manager or person in charge. We answer the 5 most frequently asked questions about retail workwear.

1. What should retail workwear comply with?

In the store, it's important that employees can move comfortably and freely. Additionally, the clothing must be recognizable so that customers immediately know who to approach. At the same time, it's crucial that the clothing fits the company's brand identity and corporate style.

Read here more about what workwear is. This article is also useful to find out when workwear is tax-deductible.

2. What are suitable fabrics for retail clothing?

To move comfortably, the clothing should be made from a stretchy fabric. The fabric should be breathable, stretchy, and durable. Polyester blends or cotton with elasticity are examples of suitable fabrics. Of course, our specialists can advise you on this.

3. How do I determine the right sizes for store staff?

To ensure the clothing is not only comfortable but also neat, it's important to have a good fit. At Company Fits, we offer our customers, in addition to size charts, a sizing service. This can be done on-site or, nowadays, digitally, using a 3D program.

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4. Can I outfit multiple locations with workwear at the same time?

Yes, you can! We handle central procurement with distribution per location if your company has multiple branches.

5. How often should retail workwear be replaced?

Of course, this highly depends on the quality, material, and frequency of wearing and washing. On average, retail workwear is replaced every 1 or 2 years. Your store staff should always appear neat and professional.

With the right clothing, you'll make your store staff happy and let your brand speak for itself. At Company Fits, we always think along with you and make the entire process easy and straightforward, so you can focus on things that are important too!

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