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New year, new look: how to build a unique uniform for your team

Written by NNT Uniforms | Apr 4, '23

 

Start fresh in 2023 with a workwear refresh that delivers on three key pillars: co-ordination, comfort and ease of care. Follow our guide to ensure your new look hits the brief and strikes the perfect balance between professional and functional, with a little room for personality, too.

 

Consider co-ordination

While perfectly matched pieces will always have their place, a modern way to upgrade team dressing is via co-ordinating items that allow for a more personalised approach. Tied together with a likeminded colour palette or fabric choice, a range of shapes and styles that suit every team member will create a contemporary and distinctive feel. Consider classic silhouettes, such as our new Short Sleeve Dress and Long Sleeve Unstructured Shirt in timeless navy for a smart starting point. These can be easily dressed up or down and are designed to flatter. They’re also great options to layer with tailoring for an individual yet professional look. For men, the Avignon Long Sleeve Slim Shirt in navy co-ordinates seamlessly and works for both corporate and casual codes. Styled with suiting or relaxed separates, the look is similarly sharp.

 

Comfort counts

When things get busy, feeling comfortable in your workwear is essential. It’s why we’ve worked hard to incorporate thoughtful details into our designs that can make your day just that little bit easier. When considering a new uniform, it’s important to ensure each piece is as functional as it is fashionable. It why pieces like our Ponte Knit Slim Fit Pant are so popular. Offering the polished appearance of tailoring, the multidirectional stretch fabric and elastic waistband feature ensures maximum comfort, too. Or consider the ever-popular Sharkskin Secret Waist Pant. Cut from luxurious wool-rich cloth, the design combines a streamlined suiting look with a soft and stretchy waistband. Your team will love you for it.

 

Care credentials

Make a New Year’s resolution to spend less time on laundry. Look for crease-free, washable fabrics that make taking care of your workwear so much easier, without compromising on that professional finish. Save time in the morning with pieces like our elegant Georgie Midi Pleated Skirt. The flowing silhouette is crafted from a 100% recycled material that’s both sustainable and easy to care for. A high-tech fabric treatment - FERAN® ICE - also improves breathability, adds an anti-static finish and provides stain release technology for extra ease. Or choose from our Helix Dry range, cut from a durable, mechanical stretch textile that has a suiting vibe but can be simply machine washed. It will change the way you think about wearing tailoring for work.

Ready to start putting together a fresh look for your workplace? Our corporate and business casual ranges overdeliver on comfort and ease, while ensuring style stays front and centre. Start shopping now or contact us for assistance on building the right uniform solutions for you. We’re the long-standing experts in form, fit and function for very good reason.