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Industry · Hospitality & Restaurants

Custom Apparel for Hospitality & Restaurants

Branded uniforms, aprons, and merchandise for hotels, restaurants, bars, and event venues. Professional looks that handle the demands of service environments.

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/ Sec.02Challenges

What we solve.

  • / 01

    High turnover, frequent reorders

    Hospitality has some of the highest staff turnover in any industry. You need a vendor that keeps files on record and turns reorders around fast.

  • / 02

    Stain and wash resistance

    Food, grease, and commercial laundering destroy cheap decoration. You need prints and embroidery that survive the kitchen and the wash.

  • / 03

    Brand-forward guest experience

    Staff uniforms are part of the guest experience. Inconsistent or shabby-looking branded apparel undermines the brand you've built.

  • / 04

    Multi-role uniform needs

    Front of house, back of house, management, events: each role needs different garments with the same consistent branding.

/ Sec.03Recommended Products

Products we recommend.

  • / 01

    Embroidered Polos & Button-Downs

    Front-of-house uniforms with clean, professional embroidered logos. Available in a range of colors to match brand palettes.

  • / 02

    Branded Aprons

    Screen-printed or embroidered bib and waist aprons for kitchen and service staff.

  • / 03

    DTF-Printed Merch Tees

    Branded merchandise t-shirts for restaurants and venues, with full-color designs for retail and giveaways.

  • / 04

    Embroidered Hats & Visors

    Caps and visors with embroidered logos for kitchen crews, baristas, and outdoor event staff.

/ Sec.04Methods

Best decoration methods.

EmbroideryScreen PrintingDTF Printing

Not sure which method is right? Compare all methods side by side

/ Sec.06Kits

Popular kits.

Pre-configured to get you started, and every kit is fully customizable.

  • Kit 01

    Front of House Kit

    • 2x embroidered polos
    • 1x branded apron
    • 1x embroidered cap
  • Kit 02

    Merchandise Starter Pack

    • 50x DTF-printed merch tees
    • 25x branded stickers
    • 25x branded pint glasses
/ Sec.07FAQ

Common questions.

What's the best decoration method for aprons?

Embroidery works best for a premium, long-lasting look on aprons. For full-color designs or detailed artwork, DTF transfers hold up well on the cotton-poly blends most aprons use. Screen printing is also an option for simple, bold logo placements.

Can you produce branded merchandise we can sell to customers?

Absolutely. Retail-quality merchandise (tees, hats, tumblers, tote bags) is produced with the same attention to quality as staff uniforms. Many of our restaurant and brewery clients sell branded merch as an additional revenue stream.

How fast can you turn around reorders for new hires?

With your files and specs on record, reorders ship faster than first-time orders. For urgent needs, rush production is available with a small upcharge.

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