For most UK trades, the best hi-vis brands are Portwest and Beeswift for all-round value, Yoko for vests and budget kit, and Regatta for warmer hi-vis outer layers. We decorate hi-vis from all of them every week, so this comparison comes from handling the garments, not reading spec sheets. How we judge hi-vis Three things […]
Picking the wrong workwear supplier costs you time, money and your team’s confidence in your brand. This plain-talking guide covers everything UK small businesses and trades need to check before placing an order — from garment quality and decoration to minimum orders and turnaround times.
Uneek is one of the best-value workwear brands in the UK, and for plain, hard-wearing team kit it is very difficult to beat on price. We embroider and print hundreds of Uneek garments every month, so this is our honest take from actually handling the stock, not a rewritten press release. Where Uneek does well […]
Printed hi-vis vests cost from £1.90 to £3.20 per vest at Xcel when you buy them as a bundle, with your logo printed on the front AND back included in the price. That is the whole cost: vest, print, both positions. No setup fees, no surprises. For most UK trades, a vest bundle is the […]
Setting up a team uniform doesn’t have to be complicated, but get the basics wrong and you’ll waste money on garments nobody wants to wear. This practical guide walks you through every step — garment choice, decoration, sizing and ordering — so you get it right first time.
Thinking about branded t-shirts for your business but not sure where to start? This practical guide covers fabric choice, embroidery vs printing, minimum orders, and what actually lasts in the wash — straight from our workshop floor.
Thinking about kitting your team out in branded hoodies? This guide covers fabric weight, decoration choices, sizing, and how to avoid the most common ordering mistakes — written from real experience of producing staff hoodies for UK trades, hospitality and service teams.
What weight and finish should your business cards be? A plain guide to GSM and finishes — silk, matt, gloss, soft-touch and more — and how to choose.
PVC or mesh? The choice comes down to wind. Here’s which outdoor banner to pick, how they compare, and how to fix them so they last.
Roller banner prices range from about £10 to £110 depending on the stand and print. Here’s exactly what you’re paying for — and how to choose the right one.
