Creating a new uniform from scratch can be a daunting exercise.  With so many opinions and needs, it is critical to have a clear workflow in place prior to starting out.  As an industry partner, our approach is to offer guidance for all facets of the workflow, from advising on the development of a working group, providing draft policy documents through to range planning, staff fittings and delivery of the finished product.  The flow chart and video we have created are yours to keep. If you would like an obligation free consultation, we are just a phone call or email away.

For an organization that is paying their staff a fixed uniform allowance, a significant opportunity to save money and enhance brand image awaits you.

As an example, an organisation with 100 staff that provides a weekly uniform allowance of $9.00 (say) has the potential to save more than $33,000 over a 2 year term by switching to a uniform allocation. If you have 300 staff, the saving is $100,000 and so on. This example assumes full-time employees for the purpose of the calculation.

Importantly, not only are you saving money, you are also controlling your image. With a set allocation of uniforms each year, your staff will look and feel fresher and your brand image is not compromised by worn or mismatching uniforms.

Similar savings are also possible with our indent planning and production options if you already have an allocation method in place.

The purpose of this template is to allow you to model the financial impact of the various options available when choosing how to structure a uniform program.

To this end, you will need to make assumptions for key variables such as garment durability and cost.  As a general rule of thumb, we recommend the following standard as the minimum allocation.

Care Worker Standard Allocation

Employment      F/T        P/T       Casual

Uppers                  3             2             1
Lowers                  3             2             1
Jackets                  1             1              1

Cost *1             $350     $250    $150

*1 Cost is an annual estimate per person for each category.  Final cost is subject to final product selection.  The estimates provided are sufficient for the purpose of developing an initial cost estimate for your organisation.  Costs are plus GST.

When helping you develop a range we consider image, fit-for-purpose requirements and overall project cost. In optimising overall project cost, we careful consider durability and unit price, allowing us to arrive at a projected Cost Per Wear.  The example below demonstrates how the lowest cost item may become a liability to the program in terms of cost (not to mention image).

To discuss in more detail, please contact us.

One of the most commonly asked questions in our business is “should I choose cotton or polyester”?  The question usually stems from a desire to keep staff cool and comfortable, or from feedback from within the organisation. In an interview recorded recently, we offer expert guidance on this controversial topic.

Included is a link to our white paper that explores the issue in greater detail. If you are facing the challenge of which fabric is best for you then this is a must read.

Using our Employee Management module, customers can set approval hierarchies as well as employee entitlements (based on role and hours worked) to ensure staff receive the correct item for their role and within agreed budget parameters.

All orders placed through our Employee Management system are individually packaged for employees, making it easy to hand out upon arrival.

The smartest way for aged care organisations to manage uniforms, control expenditure and enhance employee satisfaction.

For the uniform administrator, placing orders, remembering sizes and managing allocations can be tedious and time consuming. In response, we created what our customers call the industry’s best ordering and entitlement management system.  A system that will save you time with a guarantee that you will never spend more than your budget … not a single dollar.