1. “Excuse me, do you work here?”
Today, clients are in a hurry and when they need help, they need it NOW. Too often, customers confuse other customers for store employees. When sales associates blend in with the crowd, companies unwittingly annoy their patrons. Avoid confusion: polo shirts are an easy way to make sure your employees stand out. Companies like Best Buy, Petco, and Walmart among others use polo shirts as uniforms. Most likely, you’ve never mistaken these workers with customers and finding help was easier and faster than in stores where no uniform was apparent.

2. An easy “business casual” solution
If you’re working in a corporate environment, no doubt you heard the term “business casual.” Here’s the rub: many employees have no idea what business casual means. The result? You get employees clothed in everything from tee shirts to suits (without the jackets). Make it easy to be casual by providing company polos for employees. This way, your staff won’t wake up in the morning confused about what’s appropriate for business casual attire.

3. Project a professional image or create a new image
Industries that haven’t used polo shirts in the past are starting to adopt them as uniforms. For instance, auto repair shops and gas stations have been keen on Teflon coated polo shirts lately. Not only do these shirts repel stains, they suggest a level of professionalism that helps these businesses stand out from their competitors.
4. Affordable way to look sharp
Polos are exponentially more presentable than the typical t-shirt and they’re more affordable than other professional clothing (like a woven shirt, for instance). In addition, polo shirts are extremely durable, so your investment lasts longer.
5. Versatility
Forget going home and changing after a day at the office. When you incorporate embroidered golf shirts into your professional attire, you’ve added a very versatile piece to your wardrobe. Stated simply: no delays getting to the golf course. If it’s a nice day, you can go straight from work.

If you’re looking to change your company uniforms, run a promotion, or update your business image, consider using polo shirts. They’re durable, versatile, and just a darn good piece of clothing.

Whether it’s logo apparel or work uniforms, today’s corporate apparel buyer is faced with an endless mix of brand names, trade terms and performance claims. Basically, they just want to buy a well made shirt that holds up to regular laundering and doesn’t require extensive ironing.

Easy Care, Wrinkle-Resistant and Non-Iron all seems very similar in nature, but what do these labels really mean?

• Easy Care. In the 1970’s shirt makers began incorporating blends of polyester and cotton, in hopes of resisting wrinkles better and to produce apparel that is less expensive than an all cotton shirt. The term “Easy Care” is used to indicate an untreated shirt made from a blend of cotton and polyester that is more naturally wrinkle-resistant than a garment made of 100% cotton. Easy Care does not mean wrinkle-free, but taken directly out of the dryer, a quality shirt will wear quite nicely without much touch up. A great example of a quality, affordable corporate easy care shirt is Tri Mountain’s Ladies Affinity.

• Wrinkle Resistant refers to the process when resins are applied to the shirt, which strengthen, stabilize and connect cellulose molecules in a cotton fiber. This permits the fabric to retain its smooth surface. When resin treatments are applied to a 100% cotton shirt, it makes the shirt behave more like a blend, resisting wrinkles better, and making them easier to iron out. The effect is magnified on a blended shirt, which is why so many uniform shirts can remain crisp and relatively wrinkle-free. Ranking high in the wrinkle free company shirt category is Van Huesen’s True Wrinkle Free Oxford.

• Non-Iron is the newest frontier in wrinkle management is different from Wrinkle Release in that no resin is being added to the fabric; instead, the physical structure of the fibers is changed permanently by dipping them in an ammonia bath. Since cotton fibers are naturally irregular in shape, the ammonia swells the fibers and makes them perfectly round. This helps the fibers resist wrinkling and makes them feel softer while adding luster to their appearance. A corporate favorite that has tested well with an embroidered logo is the Red House line of Non-Iron Wovens.

If you’re looking for a promotion that goes the extra-mile, makes jaws drop, and provide maximum logo exposure, you need to get your hands on three-in-one jackets.

Three-one-jackets consists of an outer shell and an inner, insulating piece (usually fleece). They’re appropriately named because they can be worn in three ways:

•    As one: the outer shell with the insulating layer underneath. (Great in the winter.)
•    Outer shell only: perfect in the spring or fall, when you need only slight protection.
•    Insulating piece only: ideal in the fall, when you need a bit of extra warmth.

And, because you’re working with two pieces, you can place your logo in two spots. So, regardless of the season, you’re getting maximum brand exposure.

Need more convincing? Three-in-one jackets are great for the following reasons:

Great uniform for outdoor employees:
If your employees work outside year round, you just might consider setting them up with a three-in-one jacket. Not only are you protecting your workers from the elements, you’re making sure they look professional and representing your company in a polished way regardless of the weather.

A luxury promotion that’ll make a huge impression:
These days, it takes a lot to impress people. If you’re looking for a way to honor VIP clients or win over hot prospects, consider giving them a three-in-one jacket. The gesture shows you’re willing to go the extra mile for your customers and conveys the high standards of your organi-zation.

A gift that gives every season:
A three-in-one jacket can be worn year-round. Because this jacket is so versatile, it can be used in all weather conditions, always keeping clients happy and comfortable. Plus, when your clients wear the jacket, they’re marketing for you. (Did I mention you can put your logo in two places?)

Make a statement:
When you brand a three-in-one jacket, you’re making a strong statement: your company cares about people, and will be there for them rain or shine.

Step outside the norm:
Three-in-one jackets are not a typical promotion gift. However, it’s for this reason they make such a huge impression and impact on your clients. If you’re looking for a way to stand out from your competition, be bold: send your clients a jacket.

Three-in-one jackets are the ultimate promotion and a great uniform. Whether you’re looking to please clients or present a professional image, a branded three-in-one jacket can do the job.