Printing multi-norm workwear calls for a company logo suited to the fabric, the garment’s protective features and the washing process. For clothing sent to an industrial laundry, we use industrially washable transfers. Your own stock of logos keeps the same company identity available for new employees and replacement clothing.
Industrially washable logos for multi-norm workwear
In maintenance, manufacturing and engineering, workwear often sees intensive use and regular cleaning. A logo on a multi-norm overall or work jacket needs to suit that use. Industrial transfers are therefore an important option for multi-norm workwear cared for by a laundry.
Unishore offers a standard industrial transfer, a version with a softshell blocker and a reflective version. Depending on the version, the standard transfer and softshell blocker can be washed at 90–95 °C. Reflective transfers can be washed at a maximum of 60 °C. These temperatures apply to the logo; the garment’s permitted care process remains decisive for the complete item.
Which printing method suits the application?
Garment or usage characteristic
What does this mean for the logo?
Suitable logo option
Industrial laundering
Like the clothing itself, the logo must withstand the industrial washing process.
A standard industrial transfer for a suitable fabric. The softshell blocker version is intended for fabrics prone to dye migration.
Softshell fabric whose dye can migrate into the logo
A barrier between the fabric and logo helps prevent discolouration of the design.
An industrial transfer with a softshell blocker. A jacket being printable does not by itself determine whether a blocker is needed.
A reflective company logo
The design is produced in a reflective version. Placement still depends on the available space and any reflective strips.
A reflective industrial transfer, washable at up to 60 °C. A reflective logo does not give the clothing an additional visibility class.
A suitable printable garment that is not washed industrially
An industrial transfer is not needed for every order. Fabric, protective features and cleaning requirements together determine the choice.
DTF is an option for suitable applications, up to 40 °C. DTF is not suitable for industrial laundering.
An industrial transfer is therefore the starting point for industrially laundered multi-norm clothing. A blocker adds protection against dye migration; the reflective version gives the logo reflective properties.
Yes. We apply industrial transfers to the clothing ourselves. We agree on the stock of logos based on your team size and expected repeat orders. This can also be a larger batch, such as a thousand logos, without having to order all the clothing at once.
We store unused transfers free of charge. Unapplied industrial transfers have a shelf life of two years. During that time, the stock can be used for new employees, a growing team or replacing worn clothing. The two years refer to storage before application, not the lifespan of the print on clothing. Enquiries and repeat orders for industrial transfers are handled by our sales team.
The same company identity on overalls, jackets and polo shirts
A recognisable team does not always wear the same garment. A company logo can appear on overalls, work jackets and polo shirts, in a version suited to each garment. A chest logo helps with recognition in face-to-face contact; a back logo shows the company name from behind too. When printing overalls, pockets, fastenings and seams affect the available position. On fluorescent versions, the space between reflective strips also matters.
Frequently asked questions about printing multi-norm workwear
Can I order more clothing with the same logo later?
Yes. If you previously ordered industrial transfers and we still have stock, we use those for your next order. With DTF, we print on demand: we retrieve the previous proof and print the logo again to the same specifications.
Can one logo be used on different multi-norm garments?
The design can stay the same. The suitable transfer version and placement may vary by material, protective features and washing process. A softshell may need a transfer with a blocker, for example, while another jacket receives a standard industrial transfer.
What is the difference between a blocker and a reflective logo?
A softshell blocker helps stop dye from the fabric migrating into the logo. A reflective transfer makes the logo reflective. These are different properties, with different maximum washing temperatures: 90–95 °C for the blocker version and up to 60 °C for the reflective version, depending on what the clothing itself allows.
Further reading about multi-norm clothing and printing
Multi-norm clothing
Protective clothing as the basis for your company logo.
