It's Friday, Christmas trading is round the corner, and you may be taking on a few extra pairs of hands. When the shop gets busy, customers want to find a member of staff quickly, and matching kit with your shop's name on it does that without anyone saying a word. Our Retail page has it all in one place, and here is how we'd put a team together.
Polos For The Shop Floor
The easiest place to start is a polo. Our Workwear Polo Shirt 1 is £10.65 with your logo as vinyl on the front, or £9.59 with a free trade account. It is a 220gsm cotton-polyester piqué that copes with regular washing. If you would rather have embroidery on the chest, tell us and we'll quote it.
Shirts For The Till And The Boutique Floor
For a sharper look at the till or in a boutique, a long-sleeve shirt is £14.15 (£12.74 with a trade account), with a vinyl logo on the front. It is a light 105gsm poplin, which is why we print rather than embroider it.
Warm Layers For Cooler Floors
Shop doors open all day, so staff near the entrance feel it. A sweatshirt is £20.39 (£18.36 with a trade account), and a micro fleece jacket is £35.83 (£32.24). Fleeces can't be heat pressed, so your logo is always embroidered on a fleece, and that price includes a small embroidered chest logo.
Aprons For Hands-On Roles
If your team is unpacking stock, wrapping gifts or serving behind a counter, a mid-length pocket apron is £16.20 (£14.58 with a trade account). The pocket is handy for pens and tape, and your shop name sits neatly on the front.
Running A Christmas Stall Or Pop-Up?
A cold market stall is a long day. A cuffed beanie is £7.29 (£6.56 with a trade account), and with a polo and sweatshirt underneath it gives your stallholders a matching look all day. Beanies are as far as we go for headwear.
Two Ready-Made Retail Kits
If you'd rather not pick item by item, the Retail page has two kits made from the same garments. Prices include your logo on the front of every item, vinyl on the polos, shirts and sweatshirt, and embroidery on the fleece. You choose colours and sizes when you order.
Shop Floor Kit: 3 polos, a sweatshirt and a mid-length pocket apron for £68.54 (£61.69 with a trade account).
Smart Retail Kit: 3 long-sleeve shirts and a micro fleece jacket for £78.29 (£70.46 with a trade account).
Want a different mix? Tell us what you need and we'll quote it.
Taking On Seasonal Staff?
There is no minimum order, so you can order for two temps as easily as for a full team. We keep your logo files on record at no charge, so adding a polo for someone who starts in December is quick to arrange. If you aren't sure of everyone's size, our guide to getting team sizes right shows a simple way to collect them. Volume discounts apply automatically: 5% off from 10 items, 10% off from 25 and 15% off from 50.
Embroidered Or Printed?
Embroidery is the long-lasting choice for polos and fleeces that are washed often, and vinyl keeps the cost down on lighter shirts and bigger teams. Our guide to embroidery, vinyl or DTF explains the difference, and our care guide keeps everything looking sharp through a busy December.
Order Before The End Of November
Digitising your logo is free on every embroidery order placed before the end of November 2026. From then it is £35, as we explain in our post on the digitising fee. Most jobs are ready in 48 hours, and postage and packaging is extra, or you can collect from our workshop in Ramsgate.
Ready to start? Send us your shop logo through the contact page and we'll send you a free quote.
Questions
What should shop staff wear?
Most shops settle on a polo or shirt for the shop floor, a sweatshirt or fleece for cooler days, and an apron for hands-on roles. A matching top with your shop name on it makes your team easy for customers to spot. We can put your name or logo on all of it.
Can you put my shop logo on a fleece?
Yes, but it is embroidered, never printed. A fleece can't be heat pressed, so embroidery is the only option and it looks smart on a fleece. Our micro fleece jacket is £35.83, or £32.24 with a trade account, with a small embroidered chest logo.
Can I order just a few polos for seasonal staff?
Yes. There is no minimum order, so you can order two or three polos for the Christmas team. Digitising and file storage are included, so we keep your logo on record and can add more later.
Is vinyl or embroidery better for shop uniforms?
Embroidery is the smart, long-lasting choice for polos and fleeces that get washed a lot. Vinyl keeps costs down, especially for lighter shirts and bigger teams. Our guide to embroidery, vinyl and DTF explains the difference, and we will tell you which suits each garment.
How quickly can you turn an order around?
Most orders are ready in 48 hours. Postage and packaging is extra, or you can collect from our workshop in Ramsgate. If you have a date in mind, tell us when you order.
Does digitising cost anything?
Digitising your logo is free on every embroidery order placed before the end of November 2026. From then we charge £35 for digitising. There are no set-up fees, and we keep your logo files on record at no charge.