Learn how to identify a well-made finish

Uniforms are fundamental pieces for promoting a company. When created exclusively to serve your business, they communicate the brand's values ​​in a more transparent way, which differentiates the organization's work compared to its competitors. 

To have good uniforms, it's not enough to just choose the pattern and colors that match the brand's style. Every detail makes a difference when demonstrating commitment and excellence in service. Therefore, a well-made finish guarantees greater durability of the pieces, in addition to increasing the quality standard of your product.

Every uniform must meet two essential requirements: be functional and visually harmonious. We tend to look at pieces as a whole, without analyzing the details. However, it is essential to pay attention to the finishes. They are key elements to enhance any piece. Your team can wear, for example, an outfit with noble fabric. But this investment will be of no use if the sewing is poorly done, rough or if the uniform only lasts a few weeks. 

The finish is not the same for all pieces, as it depends on some factors. Questions like “what function is the uniform for?” and “how many times will he be taken?” They serve as guidelines for planning the type of seam used, mainly to define whether the finishing will be more reinforced, internal, visible, etc. 

We have put together some tips to help you identify a good finish. Check it out below.

•The employee's activity influences the choice of fabric and, consequently, the finish: The work environment determines the planning of the uniform. A jacket, used in more social situations, requires a shoulder pad that is not too thick. This is because the material of the jacket must be fresh and resistant, so that the fabric sweats on hot days and does not cause a bad smell. The ideal is to turn the clothes inside out to check the type of fabric used in the making, and whether the finishing brings functionality to the piece. 

•Buttons and buttonholes: Buttons enrich clothing and enhance refined fabrics. A plastic button doesn't highlight the cut of a blazer. However, more elaborate buttons impose on the quality of the fabric. It's also worth keeping an eye on the buttonholes, to ensure that the trims hide all the dangling lines. 

•Printed seams: A well-made garment has no visible lines or knots visible on the front or back. These finishes must be well hidden, made with the same sewing thread. Pieces such as blazers and skirts cannot have high lines.

•Variety of interlining: Interlining is a device used to finish collars, necklines, waistbands and bodices. It varies in thickness depending on the structure of the piece. For lapels and lapels, thinner interlinings give a better finish, while thicker interlinings are recommended for finishing collars and waistbands.

Did you like the tips? They all have something in common: the care that goes into making the uniforms. This is what happens at the Office Collection. We have been making exclusive uniforms since 1987, always looking for new things to enhance your company's visual identity

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