1. Start by assessing why you want workwear and begin making a list. Is it for safety reasons or do you just want employees to look smarter?
2. Ask your employees what they need. They do the work, so they'll have a good idea of what's required.
3. Find out all of the legal requirements the clothing needs to meet for specific tasks and stick rigidly to them.
4. What jobs do your employees perform? Do they work on a shop floor or in a warehouse? All these factors need to be considered at the beginning.
5. Do your employees work outdoors? If so, they may need warmer jackets, fleeces, gloves and bodywarmers to keep them warm.
6. Do the clothing need any special features, such as extra pockets for carrying things or perhaps be high-visibility? The smallest features can be the most important things.
7. Think about clothing that's durable and will last your employees a long time. You may need to spend a little more at the beginning to reduce costs further down the line.
8. Make sure you include company information on the clothing, such as a logo, name and phone number. This clothing represents a chance to spread the word about your business and what it does.
9. Make sure you have the right look. That means professional and in keeping with the nature of the work. There's nothing worse than being wacky and putting customers off.
10. Offer your employees a bit of choice, such as between a couple of colours or styles (fleece v sweatshirt). It will give you a greater chance of getting them to buy-in to the new clothing when it arrives.