Guide

Uniform fabrics: which suits which job

The fabrics we stitch most, what each is good at, and how to look after it. Not sure which to pick? Tell us the job and the weather your team works in, and we'll suggest one and show you the fabric before production.

Poly-cotton (terry-cotton)

A blend of polyester and cotton, often sold in India as terry-cotton or terrycot.

Keeps its shape and colour through many washes
Creases less than pure cotton and dries faster
Hard-wearing at a sensible price

Best for: Corporate shirts, security and driver uniforms, worker sets and terry-cotton boiler suits
Care: Machine wash warm; iron on medium.
Often chosen for: Corporate Shirt, Security Guard Uniform, Driver Uniform, Industrial Worker Uniform, Terry-Cotton Boiler Suit, Polo T-Shirt

Cotton drill

Cotton woven in a strong diagonal twill: the classic workwear fabric.

Breathable and absorbs sweat, so it stays comfortable in the heat
Tough enough for daily industrial use
Holds embroidery well

Best for: Boiler suits, worker uniforms and aprons
Care: Machine wash; iron while slightly damp. Pure cotton can shrink a little if washed very hot.
Often chosen for: Cotton Boiler Suit, Industrial Worker Uniform, Doctor's Apron, Chef's Apron

Poly-viscose

Polyester blended with viscose for a smooth, soft fabric that drapes well.

A smart, formal look
Resists creasing through the day
Comfortable on the skin

Best for: Formal pants, blazers, Modi jackets and scrub suits
Care: Gentle machine wash or hand wash; iron on medium, on the reverse.
Often chosen for: Corporate Pant, Blazer, Modi Jacket, Scrub Suit

Polyester

A fully synthetic fabric: strong, colour-fast and quick to dry.

Very durable, and bright colours stay bright
Dries quickly and rarely needs ironing
Easy to keep clean

Best for: Aprons, safety jackets and outer layers
Care: Machine wash cool to warm; low iron. Keep away from open flame and sparks.
Often chosen for: Chef's Apron, Reflective Safety Jacket

Cotton

Pure cotton, as in our cotton boiler suits.

The most breathable choice for hot shop floors
Soft and comfortable over long shifts
It doesn't melt the way synthetics can, which is why many workshops prefer it

Best for: Cotton boiler suits and hot work areas
Care: Machine wash; expect slight shrinkage the first time it is washed hot. Cotton is not fire-resistant unless specially treated.
Often chosen for: Cotton Boiler Suit

Cotton-stretch denim

Denim with a little stretch woven in.

Moves with you and keeps its shape all day
Hard-wearing for daily use

Best for: Uniform jeans
Care: Wash inside out in cold water to keep the colour.
Often chosen for: Jeans Pant

Care

Keep uniforms looking new

Wash new dark uniforms on their own for the first two or three washes.
Turn embroidered and printed uniforms inside out before washing, and iron over a logo only from the reverse.
Avoid bleach on coloured uniforms.
Dry in the shade so colours don't fade in strong sun.
When in doubt, follow the care label sewn into the garment.

Not sure which fabric to choose?

Tell us the job, the weather and how often the uniforms are washed. We'll suggest a fabric and you see it before anything is stitched.

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