For KLM UK Engineering, the brief required more than simply supplying jackets and trousers. The garments had to:

• Work in multiple colourways to reflect different job roles without causing confusion.
• Offer male and female fits to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Withstand industrial laundering while retaining garment shape, strength, and colour
• Provide flexibility and comfort for tasks as varied as undercarriage maintenance and cabin work.
• Every garment needed to be clearly named, with heat-transfer labels able to withstand repeated industrial laundering.

All of these aspects reflect best practice when it comes to engaging a team with their uniform. Combined with obtaining staff feedback throughout the process, this was a recipe for success.

Adding names may seem like a small detail, but its impact is significant. Research across industries shows that personalisation fosters identity, accountability, and professionalism. For employees, seeing their name on their workwear strengthens their connection to the team and instils pride in representing their company. For organisations, it reduces garment loss, and improves accountability in safety-critical environments.

A practical best practice is to establish clear colour coding across garments. At KLM UK Engineering, this meant Blue, Green and Grey each chosen to distinguish levels of experience and align with brand identity. In any organisation, the principle remains the same – colourways should reflect roles clearly, avoid confusion, and align with brand identity.

For too long, many workwear solutions have defaulted to unisex fits, leaving female staff with ill-fitting garments. By introducing gender-specific options and a full-size range, KLM UK Engineering created a more inclusive provision. This wasn’t just about appearance – it was about comfort, performance, and ensuring every team member felt recognised and valued.

The final solution combined modern styling, recycled stretch fabrics, and robust industrial laundry compatibility. Each garment was personalised with heat-transfer name labels, carefully designed to endure repeated washing cycles without fading or detaching and the range of sizes catered for a diverse workforce.

The result? A uniform that delivered on every front: professional appearance, inclusivity, comfort, sustainability, and practicality. Staff feedback confirmed the difference was immediate and positive.