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SCREEN PRINTING
Screen printing can be a common deco-
ration technique for uniforms in the food
service industry. Many delis, coffee shops,
craft breweries, and restaurants may have
their employees wearing screen-printed
shirts. ey may also sell the shirts to
their customers as part of a merchandis-
ing package. Screen-printed patches may
also be used on other service worker uni-
forms, like mechanics.
VINYL OR SUBLIMATION
These options may be less expensive
for some companies and can still create
a pulled-together appearance for a com-
pany's uniforms. Since washing will most
likely not be done in an industrial setting,
there is less worry of items fading or peel-
ing. Vinyl could be a lower-cost and less
time-consuming option in place of screen
printing. Sublimation patches can also be
a lower-cost option that would allow for
more elaborate logos as well.
MEETING REQUIREMENTS
Once you've decided what sort of deco-
ration you want to or can offer, the next
thing is to examine the requirements for
uniforms or workwear in the industries
you want to target. If you want to target
restaurants and bars or any type of food
service uniforms, keep in mind there may
be regulations about what can be worn
depending on the type of job that's per-
formed. Food service is also an area that
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Some companies will use embroidered patches on shirts
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