Workwear with your logo: print, embroidery or transfer?

Short answer: you usually add a company logo to workwear with printing (screen or digital), embroidery or transfer. Screen printing suits larger runs and simple colour areas. Embroidery looks durable and often ages well on thicker fabrics. Transfer is useful for small runs or multi-colour artwork. Choose clothing that fits the job and the wash routine first; then let a printer or embroidery workshop apply the logo. Saniso supplies the garments as a wholesaler. For larger quantities or a project quote you can get in touch with us.

👷 Printing and embroidery are skilled trades. A good printer or embroidery workshop knows which method suits which fabric, how thick the ink layer may be, and where a logo must not reduce safety or comfort. Their experience with fabrics, wash tests and placement is never optional.

Print, embroidery or transfer?

There is no single 'best' method. Softshell and fleece take stitches differently from a cotton polo. A printer or embroidery workshop can show with a sample or wash test what works on your fabric.

Which garments suit a logo?

Start from the job, not from the logo. A logo on clothing that tears quickly, overheats or gives the wrong protection helps no one.

• A black polo shirt is recognisable for showroom, warehouse or light assembly and takes embroidery or a chest logo well.
• A black softshell jacket or grey fleece sweatshirt suits changeable weather; embroidery on the chest or sleeve often stays neat.
• A grey work sweatshirt or white work sweatshirt works as a mid-layer; light colours make dark logos stand out more.
• grey work trousers or grey work dungarees are mainly about comfort and pockets; a small logo on the thigh or chest pocket is fine if you leave room for knee pads and tools.
• For outdoor visibility choose certified garments, for example a orange high-visibility vest or a yellow high-visibility softshell jacket. Read our blog on high-visibility clothing and EN ISO 20471 before you plan any print.

Combine clothing with the right PPE: a safety helmet on site, work gloves with nitrile coating for assembly, high leather S3 safety boot outdoors and safety goggles when there is dust or grinding. More on layers and rainwear is in our blog on rainwear, warm workwear and work gloves; thermal underwear is covered in our blog on thermal work underwear.

Supplying artwork: avoid misunderstandings

1. Prefer a vector file: .AI, .EPS or .SVG so the logo stays sharp at every size.
2. Otherwise high resolution: about 300 dpi at the final print size; not a website screenshot.
3. Lock the colours: Pantone or CMYK values, plus whether the logo must work on dark and light garments.
4. Placement and maximum size: for example 8–10 cm wide on the chest, larger on the back. Allow for zips, seams and reflective bands.
5. Variants: one small (chest) and one large (back) version stops fine lettering becoming unreadable.

⚠️ On high-visibility clothing under EN ISO 20471 a logo must not casually reduce the fluorescent or reflective areas. Never print or stick over reflective bands. If you are unsure, ask the supplier or printer and keep the class on the label under review.

Wash care and service life

• Follow the care label on the garment and the advice from the printer or embroiderer.
• Wash inside out when possible, at the stated temperature, without fabric softener on reflective or embroidered areas.
• Avoid high dryer temperatures if the care label advises against them; heat can damage transfers and some inks.
• Replace garments earlier if print cracks or peels, embroidery loosens, or reflective material is dirty or damaged.

Visibility and PPE: the logo must not replace safety

A company logo helps recognition, but it is not PPE. On a construction site helmet, gloves, footwear and eye protection belong with the job; see our blog on safe working on the construction site, our blog on safety helmets, our buying guide for work gloves and our blog on choosing safety shoes. Welding has its own rules; read our blog on personal protection when welding.

Place the logo where it stays visible without blocking zips, knee pads or a harness. On vests and high-vis jackets: keep fluorescent panels and reflective bands clear.

Larger orders and wholesale

Saniso is a wholesaler: you order workwear and PPE in the sizes and quantities your team needs. Printing or embroidery is arranged with a specialist printer or workshop, or you align a larger order through a project request. That keeps garment choice with the job, and the logo with the specialist who masters the technique.

For a quote or advice on which items and sizes fit your team: contact us or use the project request via the buttons at the bottom of this page.

💡 Order one or two sample garments in the right size and fabric first, have them printed or embroidered, and wash them a few times. Only then kit out the whole crew. That avoids a full team ending up with a logo that cracks, is too small or sits in the wrong place.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: printing or embroidery?

It depends on fabric, run size and look. Embroidery feels robust on polos and jackets. Screen printing is efficient for larger runs. Transfer is flexible for small runs or many colours. Ask for a sample on your garment.

Can I put a logo on a high-visibility vest?

Only if the fluorescent and reflective areas required by EN ISO 20471 stay intact. No print over reflective bands. Have the class on the label checked after application.

Does Saniso supply garments already printed?

Saniso supplies the workwear and PPE. Printing or embroidery is done by a printer or workshop, or you align a larger order via contact or a project request.

Which file do I need for my logo?

Preferably a vector file (.AI, .EPS or .SVG). If you only have a bitmap, supply high resolution (about 300 dpi at print size) without compression artefacts.

Where can you find everything for this job?

At Saniso, the online store for DIYers and professionals, you will find tools, materials and personal protective equipment for your job.

• Browse our construction tools and our workwear and safety.
• Create a customer account and order easily.
• Working on a bigger project or want to hand over the job? Request a project quote.
• Book a showroom visit, at least 24 hours in advance.
• Not sure which material suits your job? Get in touch with us.

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