Your crew is on the job every day — digging, wiring, framing, or pouring concrete. Their shirts need to be just as tough as the work they do. Custom branded workwear does double duty: it keeps your team looking professional and turns every job site into a marketing opportunity.
Choosing the Right Fabric for Workwear
Not all fabrics hold up equally in demanding environments. Here is what to look for:
- 100% Cotton — Breathable and comfortable. Best for lighter-duty roles or office staff. Softens with washing.
- Cotton/Polyester Blends — The workwear sweet spot. Durable, wrinkle-resistant, and holds color well. Most popular for field crews.
- Canvas and Duck Fabric — Heavy-duty, abrasion-resistant. Found in Carhartt and Dickies. Built for construction, logging, and trades.
- Hi-Vis / Safety Fabrics — ANSI-rated fluorescent material required on road crews, utility workers, and many construction sites. Can still be branded with your company logo.
Safety and Hi-Vis Options
If your crew works near traffic or in low-light conditions, hi-vis compliance is not optional — it is federal law on many job sites. Eagle Ridge can source ANSI Class 2 and Class 3 safety shirts and vests and add your company branding. Get a quote for hi-vis workwear.
Embroidery vs. Printing for Workwear
For work shirts, decoration method matters a lot:
- Embroidery — The clear winner for workwear. Thread does not crack, fade, or peel under harsh conditions. Looks sharp on left-chest logos and hat fronts. Survives industrial washing.
- DTF (Direct-to-Film) — Good for complex full-color logos on lighter-duty shirts. Holds up well with proper washing, but embroidery outlasts it on heavy workwear.
- Screen printing — Great for large back prints on shop tees or safety shirts where embroidery is not practical.
Popular Workwear Brands We Stock
- Carhartt — Industry standard for heavy-duty trades. Available in long sleeve, short sleeve, and pocket styles.
- Dickies — Affordable and durable. Popular with landscaping, maintenance, and service crews.
- Port Authority — Clean, professional look for crews that interact with customers.
- Red Kap — Industrial-grade for automotive, manufacturing, and shop environments.
How to Order for Your Whole Crew
We make it simple. Tell us how many employees, their sizes, and your logo — we handle everything else. Our team in Boise can turn around custom work shirts quickly, even for larger crews of 25–100+.
Upload your logo and get started or contact us for a crew uniform quote.
