Restaurant Shirts for the Whole Team

Restaurant shirts come in all colours these days, and in many different style versions.  You will be able to choose from long sleeve or short sleeved shirts, as well as shirts that are designed to be tucked in or worn out.  You will be able to choose from many different fabrics as well.  While you will want to buy a quality shirt that will stand up to a lot of wear as well as washing, you will also find that there a lot of price points available.  While quality used to mean higher prices, there is so much competition now amongst suppliers that this isn’t always the case.

Before you purchase your restaurant shirts, you might want to give some thought to the colour, unless you already have branded colours associated with your restaurant.  If you are starting carte blanche, then you will want to choose something that is complementary for all your employees to wear.  Pink for example is not usually a good option.  You will also want something that is going to stand out in the crowd so you and your customers will be able to spot your employees at a distance.

Once you have chosen your colour you are ready to start looking at some restaurant shirts.  Some of the quality considerations you might want to keep in mind are the quality of the workmanship, and the quality of the fabric.  A well sewn shirt will have all seams finished either by serging or by sewing them flat so that no raw edges are visible.  There should also been interfacing in the front placket and in the collar and cuffs to help the shirt keep its shape.  While 100% cotton is always nice on cozy, it generally does stand up to a lot of wear and tends to fade and lose its lustre quickly.  You can also look at some of the cotton/poly blends that are available as well as the more hi tech fabrics like Teflon.  One of the great things about Teflon is that it has stain resistance built into it so little spills and splashes will just wipe off.  It is also very easy to care for and doesn’t need ironing.

Many restaurants not only have uniform restaurant shirts, but they also put their logo on the shirt.  This is a great option you can consider, as well as personalization.  You may well be able to exercise this option with your regular restaurant supply store but there are also many suppliers online these days that offer this option as well.  In addition, they often offer discounts for bulk purchases and sometimes even little incentives like free shipping.  One of the advantages of ordering online is that you can choose when and where you want to do your ordering so you can fit it into your busy schedule.

Buying restaurant shirts is an investment you will be glad you made.  Your employees and your customers will appreciate it.  It is also great for boosting employee morale and team spirit when everyone has a matching shirt.  Even more so when it has your logo on it and maybe even the employee’s name.