How does a manufacturing company equip its workforce?
In production, repeatability is key: the same workwear must be available to reorder for years to come, so that new recruits can match the existing stock. Added to this are the requirements of each specific production area — from anti-static measures in electronics to heat protection at the press. Once a company reaches a certain size, it is worth setting up a company shop through which employees can place orders themselves.
What matters in this industry
- Replenishment assurance
- Any clothing ordered today must still be available to reorder in three years’ time — otherwise, nothing will match for new recruits.
- Standards depending on the manufacturing process
- Anti-static, heat protection or high-visibility clothing — the risk assessment determines which is required.
- Hygiene in food processing
- Where food is processed, hygiene requirements and frequent washing at high temperatures are also necessary.
- Shift work
- Fittings must fit in with the shift rota. We’ll come to the factory for this.
- Administrative burden
- For many staff members, order processing takes up a lot of time — a company shop takes that burden off their shoulders.
Suitable brands from our range
- Mascot Workwear
- Blåkläder
- Hakro
- Helly Hansen
- Cottover
Relevant protective standards
- EN 1149
- Anti-static measures, for example in electronics manufacturing
- EN ISO 11612
- Heat and flames in high-temperature workplaces
- EN ISO 20471
- High-visibility clothing for in-house transport
Whether a standard is mandatory always follows from the employer’s risk assessment (SUVA/EKAS) — not from the industry alone.
Companies we have worked for
More customers
- SR Technics
- Faserplast
- Stocker AG
- Bachofer Gruppe
- Bannek Werkzeug- und Formenbau
- Boglas Folien + Design
- Signvision
- StorenAmSee
Frequently asked questions
How long can a collection be reordered?
Branded goods usually remain in the manufacturer’s range for several years. At Kustom Made, you can arrange for stock to be held.
How does the fitting process work in a shift-based system?
Whether it’s a sample set delivered directly to the workplace or a fitting appointment on site — that way, it can be slotted into the shift rota.
At what point is it worth setting up a company shop?
From as few as five staff members. The key factors are reorder frequency and staff turnover.