Ordering personalised clothing for your company can feel like a daunting task—especially if it’s your first time. With so many choices in garments, printing methods, and customisation options, it’s important to get it right to ensure your team looks professional, on-brand, and feels confident.

At PB Leisurewear, we’ve helped thousands of businesses across the UK bring their brand to life through high-quality embroidered and printed garments. Whether you’re a start-up looking to promote your brand, a corporate team needing uniforms, or an event organiser in search of promotional clothing, this guide will walk you through the process step by step.

Step 1: Define Your Purpose

Before you choose fabrics, colours or printing methods, ask yourself:
Why are you ordering personalised clothing?

For staff uniforms?
For promotional giveaways?
For team events or trade shows?
To sell branded merchandise?
To improve your brand’s visibility?

The answer will influence your design, garment choice and budget. For example, durable embroidered polos are perfect for daily wear, while lightweight printed T-shirts are ideal for one-off promotional events.

Step 2: Decide on the Right Garment Type

There’s a huge variety of clothing options available, including:

T-shirts – Great for events, giveaways and casual uniforms
Polo shirts – A popular choice for smart yet comfortable staff wear
Hoodies and sweatshirts – Ideal for cooler seasons and outdoor teams
Softshell jackets and fleeces – Durable and smart for mobile workforces
Aprons, tabards and chef whites – Designed for catering and hospitality
Hi-vis workwear – Perfect for construction and outdoor industries

At PB Leisurewear, we stock hundreds of garment styles in a wide range of colours, fits and sizes—so there’s always something to suit your brand and purpose.

Step 3: Choose Between Embroidery and Printing

Both embroidery and print offer unique benefits. Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose:

Embroidery

Ideal for logos, badges and small text
Durable and long-lasting – won’t fade or peel
Creates a high-quality, premium finish
Great for uniforms and frequent wear

Print

Perfect for bold, colourful graphics or large text
Ideal for promotional garments and events
Better for lightweight or stretchy fabrics
More cost-effective for bulk runs of T-shirts

Our team at PB Leisurewear can help you decide which method is best for your specific design and intended use.

Step 4: Prepare Your Logo and Design

Your logo or design is at the heart of your personalised clothing. If possible, supply your artwork in a vector format (e.g., .AI, .EPS or high-resolution .PDF). This ensures clean, crisp results when printing or digitising for embroidery.

If you don’t have artwork ready, don’t worry. Our in-house design team can help rework your logo or create something new based on your ideas. We’ll always send you a visual proof to approve before production begins.

Step 5: Select Your Colours Carefully

When choosing garment colours, consider your branding and logo visibility. For example:

White logos work best on darker garments
Full-colour logos pop against neutral backgrounds
Tone-on-tone embroidery gives a premium, subtle effect

We can match thread and print colours to your exact brand guidelines. If you’re unsure, we’ll guide you through the best colour combinations for maximum impact.

Step 6: Confirm Sizes and Quantities

Think about the range of sizes you’ll need to cover your team. Ordering a mix of sizes from S to 3XL is common, and we’re happy to guide you on typical quantities based on your industry or team structure.

Remember—it’s usually more cost-effective to order slightly more in one batch than to reorder later. Many clients choose to include a few spare items for future team members or unexpected changes.

Step 7: Approve Your Order and Let Us Handle the Rest

Once everything is finalised, we’ll confirm:

The garment styles and colours
Your approved logo/design
Print or embroidery locations
Sizes and quantities
Your delivery address and deadline

From there, our in-house production team gets to work. At PB Leisurewear, we take care of every step—from artwork digitising to final dispatch—ensuring quality and consistency with every garment.

Step 8: Delivery and Aftercare

Your personalised clothing will be delivered directly to your business or chosen address, neatly folded and ready to wear.

To make your garments last, we recommend:

Washing embroidered items inside out at 30°C
Avoiding tumble drying if possible
Not ironing directly over prints or embroidery

Need more items later on? We’ll have your artwork and order history ready, making reordering quick and easy.

Why Choose PB Leisurewear?

We’ve earned a reputation as one of the UK’s most reliable and flexible suppliers of branded clothing for businesses, charities, sports clubs, schools and events. When you work with us, you benefit from:

In-house embroidery and printing facilities
Quick lead times and nationwide delivery
Expert advice from a friendly, knowledgeable team
No hidden charges – just quality garments at competitive prices
Personalised service – from start to finish

Our aim is to make the process as simple, stress-free and successful as possible.

Final Thoughts

Ordering personalised clothing for your company doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right planning—and the right supplier—it becomes an exciting opportunity to elevate your brand, enhance professionalism, and bring your team together.

Whether you need 10 polos for your office staff or 1,000 printed T-shirts for a national event, PB Leisurewear is here to help every step of the way.

The Complete Guide to Ordering Personalised Clothing for Your Company