We provide printed stationary, uniform, and bags to professional sectors across the UK. We’ve worked with Elliot Mather Solicitors since 2021. They provide a comprehensive range of legal services in Chesterfield, Derby, Mansfield, and Nottingham.
We met with Alan Grant, Chief Operations Officer, and Bethany Grisdale – Downs, Marketing Executive back in September 2021 after they asked us to print some T-shirts for a charity event. After tea and a few biscuits, we realised our print prices were far less than they were currently paying and as we’re both based in Chesterfield it made sense for us to work together.
How we helped…
They tested our print quality with 100 A6 postcards to start with and quickly ordered A4 presentation folders, A5 leaflets, letterheads, bill paper and branded notepads.
We then moved on to looking at embroidered workwear… we choose the ORN Owl hoodie and the Result contrast softshell jacket with an embroidered logo. These were great for wearing in the office or to meetings with clients. We also produced some slim-fit polo shirts for a member of the team who didn’t like the standard fit.
Elliot Mather often take branded bags to court with them so we chose the premium Quadra navy and black backpack and smartly embroidered their logo on the front.
What they said…
Here’s what Alan had to say about our service:
'I would highly recommend using Giraffe Workwear for your workwear and paper print needs. I am really impressed by the by their customer service, quality, and quick turnaround'
Still unsure about workwear for professional sectors?
If you're looking to smarten up your team, or you're looking for some advice, feel free to get in touch:
Email - info@giraffeworkwear.co.uk
Give us a call - 01246 766770
Book an appointment - Visit us at our Chesterfield showroom
We provide workwear for security companies across the UK. One of our long-standing clients is Protection Dogs Worldwide, who are a family run business. They provide and training personal and family protection dogs.
Director, Leedor first came to us in 2019 looking for some workwear for his team.
How we helped…
We carefully put together a range of t-shirts, hoodies and jackets to cover the team in all weathers. We print the logo on the left chest and on the back of the T-shirts in vinyl and we embroider the logo on the hoodies and jackets on the left chest, right and left arm and large on the back.
We have embroidered belt bags, gilets, padded jackets and caps. We have also printed baby grows, children’s T-shirts and hoodies.
What they said…
Here’s what Leedor had to say about our service...
‘We have been using Giraffe Workwear for a few years now here at Protection Dogs Worldwide; we have our PDW t-shirts and hoodies custom-made with Giraffe. We cannot fault their service; our uniforms are ordered and dispatched within a timely manner and their customer service is five stars! Thank you to all the team at Giraffe Workwear for the consistent service that they provide.’
If you’d like to see more of Protection Dogs Worldwide’s work, you can head to their website:
Still unsure about workwear for the security sector?
If you're looking to smarten up your team, or you're looking for some advice, feel free to get in touch:
Email - info@giraffeworkwear.co.uk
Give us a call - 01246 766770
Book an appointment - Visit us at our Chesterfield showroom
Check out another client close-up to see our other clients: Bobble Digital Client Close Up
When it comes to print or embroidery, some methods will work better than others and make your workwear stand out... What do we recommend?
Let's start by breaking down the main methods of decorating clothing...
Embroidery
Embroidery is a collection of tiny stitches put together to form text or a logo. A logo has to be digitised in order for the embroidery machines to correctly stitch a design, and this incurs a set-up cost. Embroidery is great for left chest sized logos, and is a very popular method of decorating more formal clothing.
Vinyl Print
Vinyl print is created from rolls of vinyl that is printed onto, cut with a plotter, peeled out by hand and then heat-pressed onto garments. Vinyl is great for small orders, with bright, bold designs and varied colours. The process of heat-pressing the vinyl onto garments means it is not suitable for all types of fabric.
Screen Print
The screen printing process involves ink that is rolled over a custom blocking stencil, which is then dried. The ink is applied directly to the garment. Screen print is perfect for large quantities with a repeated design, such as event t-shirts. It's worth noting that each colour of a design requires a separate screen, and incurs a set-up cost.
What is best decoration method for each type of garment?
T-Shirts and Hi-Vis Vests
- Print is typically chosen for t-shirts, as designs can be made large and bold.
- T-shirts are usually made from lightweight fabric, and as a result, may not work as well with large areas of embroidery, as a high stitch-count can pull the fabric.
- A small, left chest embroidered logo may still be an option that can look smart and consistent.
Polo Shirts and formal shirts
- Embroidery on the left chest is a classic look for polo shirts, and a popular way to create consistent, smart uniform.
- Vinyl print may be a better option for a larger back prints on polos, as a large area of embroidery can be more uncomfortable and itchy when in direct contact contact with skin. This often comes down to personal preference, however.
Hoodies, Jackets and coats
- Sweatshirts and hoodies work well with both print and embroidery, due to the heavy, smooth fabric.
- Jackets and fleeces are better suited to embroidery, as the chemical coatings of jackets and textured surface of fleeces are often damaged by a heat-press.
Still unsure about whether to choose print or embroidery?
If you need any help, or would like recommendations, get in touch:
Email - info@giraffe-graphics.co.uk
Give us a call - 01246 766770
Book an appointment - Visit us at our Chesterfield showroom
