Well-known corporate clothing brands include B&C, Kariban, Russell, Sol’s, Stedman, Stanley/Stella, James & Nicholson, Cottover, Fruit of the Loom and Gildan. Each brand has its own strengths in terms of fit, material, sustainability and price point. We advise you based on the job role, your style and your budget.
The detailed answer
Corporate clothing brands fall into three main segments: premium, mid-range and basic. Premium brands such as Stanley/Stella and Cottover focus on sustainability, organic cotton and circularity. Mid-range brands such as B&C, Russell and James & Nicholson offer a good balance between quality and price. Basic brands such as Fruit of the Loom and Gildan are ideal for large runs of T-shirts or event clothing where the unit price comes first.
For workwear that has to meet safety standards, we work with specialist brands such as Portwest, Sioen, Tricorp or Blaklader, depending on your sector and the certifications you need.
What does this mean for your business?
Your choice of brand affects not only your unit price, but also the image you project. A consultancy firm is best served by a premium polo shirt. An event with temporary staff can work perfectly well with basic T-shirts. In a production environment, the choice depends on the physical demands and safety requirements.
Availability matters too. Popular brands offer wide size ranges, plenty of colours and consistent stock. Smaller brands sometimes offer unique fits, but have narrower size ranges.
Advice from Maximum Image
We work with all of the brands above and are completely brand-independent. With every quote, we advise you based on your brief, not on the margin per brand. That way, you get advice that fits your situation rather than a generic product catalogue.
Also read having corporate clothing made and sustainable corporate clothing.
