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Choosing a workwear supplier — what actually matters

Price is the easiest thing to compare and the least useful. Here's what actually predicts whether an order goes well.

Do they decorate what they sell?

A supplier who holds the garment stock and does the embroidery/print in-house has one point of accountability if something's wrong. Split that across two companies (a garment wholesaler plus a separate decorator) and a fault becomes a "which of you is responsible" conversation.

Do they check artwork before production?

A logo that looks fine on screen doesn't always stitch or print well at real size. A supplier who reviews artwork and flags problems before production saves you from finding out across fifty garments.

Do they hold your spec on file?

Reorders should match originals without you re-explaining garment, colour and logo placement from scratch every time.

Is the price itemised or a range?

A real quote breaks down garment cost, decoration cost and any minimums separately. A quote that arrives as "£X–£Y" tells you almost nothing you can act on.

Do they have a genuine minimum order?

See minimum order quantities explained — suppliers who won't talk to you under 10–25 pieces aren't set up for a team that grows one person at a time.

Where TheWorkwear fits

We're a lead-gen and buying-guide site pointing to theworkwear.co.uk, which holds the stock, does the decoration in-house in Manchester, and checks artwork before production. See about for the full picture.

Questions buyers actually ask

Should I choose the cheapest workwear quote?

Only after checking it's genuinely like-for-like — same garment weight, same decoration method, same quantity. The cheapest quote is often a lighter garment or excludes the logo.

What questions should I ask a workwear supplier before ordering?

Who does the decoration (them or a third party), whether they'll check your artwork, whether your spec is kept on file, and whether the price is itemised or a range.

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