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Five aspects of uniform
1. The most suitable uniforms for office hours are: skirt suit, trousers or skirt with jacket, and western-style jacket.
2. You should not wear colorful uniforms in the office. The best uniforms are:
Gray, medium blue, dark blue, camel yellow, black, iron gray, dark brown, grayish brown, dark yellow, crimson, brown and white.
3, pantyhose: except skin color or near skin color, light brown, other colors are not suitable.
4, shoes: low heel (about one and a half inches), Baotou, neutral or dark.
5, makeup: light makeup, lipstick can not be avoided.
6, hairstyle: the length is best not to be over the shoulder, nor should it be too short. Should be dominated by natural waves or straight hair.
7. Ornaments: one or two decorative pieces, mainly small and simple.
colour
Second, the choice of work clothes color The general principle of work clothes color selection is to choose neutral colors as much as possible.
Try to choose a uniform from the following color systems:
Examples: navy blue, medium gray, crimson, camel, reddish brown, black, beige, brown, dark taupe, dark millet, cream, olive, turbid series, etc.
Try to avoid gaudy colors, and don't choose gaudy and eye-catching colors.
Some colors are conspicuous, such as red, blue and dark green, but they are not inappropriate, while banana yellow or bright orange looks unprofessional as a suit skirt.
Distributing program
Third, the distribution of work clothes When your company has a certain number of employees, the work of distributing uniforms will be very complicated and easy to make mistakes.
You should know that uniforms are distributed to every employee safely and accurately, which is also the work that suppliers should do. When you choose a supplier, you should know whether each uniform is marked with code, department and name.
A professional uniform supplier will never ignore every detail.
The basic procedure for distribution is as follows:
1, for the implementation of customization and serial number mode, you can ask the supplier to be responsible for the delivery, which will not only avoid the mistake of goods handover, but also make use of the supplier's professional delivery ability and save most of your time, and the supplier will bear the responsibility.
2. For those who have to distribute the products themselves, please ask the supplier for the packing list of the products and compare it with the ordering situation of various departments to check whether there are any mistakes, otherwise, please contact the supplier.
3. Unpack the samples face to face with the supplier, and ensure the delivery of the goods with the supplier is accurate, and complete the relevant handover procedures.
4. Prepare the receiving list, and make sure that each consignee signs the receipt and confirms that they are not allowed to receive other people's products.
5. When an error occurs, it should be solved together with the supplier.
6. You can also ask suppliers to contact the following departments directly to reduce your distribution burden.
Tissue cutting
Fourth, how to organize tailoring.
Cutting is a convenient and quick method with low error rate. Generally, the ordering enterprises organize themselves, and they can also apply for help from suppliers.
Work clothes coding procedures are generally as follows:
1, count the standard sample clothes (also called standard samples and sizes), determine the size and quantity, and ensure that they are correct.
2. Draft a "number description" (the main function is to tell the measured person how to choose a uniform), which can also be drafted by the supplier.
3. Make a set number table (used to fill in the final size data, with the name, gender, department, model and other information of the tested person. ), can also be provided by the supplier.
4. Make serial number sequence. The numbering work is mainly arranged according to the orders of departments and departments. The main purpose is to save time and leave production time for suppliers as much as possible.
5. Summarize and count the number of people.
6. Arrange the measurement of special body.
explain
Verb (abbreviation of verb) instructions for the use of work clothes
1, size: it is a sign indicating some basic sizes of school uniforms, that is, the size of school uniforms.
Numbers-refers to the height of the human body, expressed in centimeters, which is the basis for designing and buying uniforms.
Type-refers to the chest circumference or waist circumference of the human body, expressed in centimeters, and is the basis for designing and purchasing uniforms. Upper refers to the bust, lower refers to the waist.
Body shape-it divides the body shape into four categories according to the difference of human chest circumference and waist circumference. They are Y, A, B and C respectively. Y: It means that the difference between chest circumference and waist circumference is between 19㎝~24㎝. A: It means that the difference between chest circumference and waist circumference is between 14㎝~ 18㎝. B: It means chest and waist. There are five levels of height, four levels of bust, four levels of waist and four levels of waist.
The basic size series of work clothes are as follows:
XS ltd
Coat model150/76a155/80a160/84a165/88a170/92a.
Skirt/trousers size150/5a155/6a160/6a165/7a170/7a42
Washing instructions:
1, indicating whether it can be washed, the choice of washing method (hand washing or machine washing) and temperature, detergent (alkaline, neutral and acidic), and the dehydration method (spin drying and wringing drying). Water washing refers to washing clothes graves in water containers, including the following operations: soaking, pre-washing, conventional washing (usually heating, applying mechanical action and adding detergent) and washing. Dehydration, that is, dehydration during or at the end of water washing. Water washing can be done by machine or by hand.
2. Chlorine bleaching: chlorine bleaching agent is used in water solution before, during or after washing to improve whiteness and remove stains.
3, ironing; Use appropriate tools and equipment to iron textiles or uniforms to restore their shape and appearance.
4. Dry cleaning: use organic solvents to clean uniforms, including necessary decontamination, washing, dehydration and drying.
5. Drying after washing: After washing, remove the residual moisture on the uniform. If it is not suitable for spinning or twisting, it can be dropped directly.
6. The symbols of washing instructions are shown in the following figure (when any of the following symbols is covered with an "X", it means that the operation shown in the graphic symbol is not allowed).
Ordinary fabric
Main fabrics
Common professional wear fabrics:
How about gabardine?
It is one of the important varieties of worsted wool. Generally, it is a twill weave with two tops and two bottoms, and the twill angle is about 60 degrees. There are also single-sided, double-sided and satin backs.
Composition: 100% polyester fiber weight: 280-400g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: smooth and flat surface, no hair loss, clear and straight lines, uniform evenness, smooth and waxy feel, plump and flexible, elastic body and bones, strong and wear-resistant. The luster is natural and soft, and the light is infinite, which makes it more solemn.
Serge:
Bili Bili is a traditional variety of worsted wool. Generally, it is a double-sided twill fabric with two tops and two bottoms. The warp density is slightly larger than the weft density, the twill angle is about 45 degrees, the diagonal line is obvious, and the groove is thicker. Most of them are piece dyeing, and navy blue is the most common. According to the composition, it can be divided into wool-like serge, wool serge and all-wool serge.
( 1)
Composition: 100% polyester fiber weight: 225 ~ 300g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: soft and light color, rich feel, good elasticity of body and bones, and durability.
② Hairy serge
Composition: 65% wool fiber 35% polyester fiber weight: 225-300g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: soft and light color, rich feel, good elasticity of body and bones, and durability.
③ Full wool serge
Composition: 100% gross weight: 225 to 300g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: soft and light color, rich feel, good elasticity of body and bones, and durability.
Tweed:
Tweed is the product with the most varieties and colors and the richest organization in worsted fabrics. Using various combed colored yarns, colored twisted yarns and inlaid yarns as warp and weft yarns, and using the changes and combinations of plain weave, twill weave, twill weave or warp double-layer weave, tweed can present various stripes, plaids, small jacquard patterns and colored hidden stripes. For example, according to its weight, it can be divided into three types: thin, medium and thick tweed:
(1) tweed
Composition: 100% polyester fiber weight: 280g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: common plain weave weaving. It feels smooth and thin, has good elasticity and bones, beautiful and elegant patterns, bright and elegant colors and elegant temperament.
Medium thickness tweed
Composition: 100% polyester fiber weight: 285 ~ 434g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: smooth and rough surface. It is characterized by natural and soft luster, rich colors, bright and pure, smooth and rich feel, and flexible body and bones. Suitable for making suits and suits.
③ Thick tweed
Composition: 100% polyester fiber weight: 434g/m width:150cm.
Main performance features: plain tweed and mixed color tweed. It is characterized by strong and rich texture, good elasticity of body and bones and clear surface, and is suitable for making various long coats and short coats in autumn and winter.
Valentine:
Also known as plain fabric, it is one of the lighter varieties of worsted fabric. Its plain weave can be divided into plain weave, stripe and hidden stripe.
Composition: 65% polyester staple fiber 35% viscose fiber Gram weight:180 ~ 350g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: tweed is straight, bright and uniform in color, natural and soft in luster, smooth and crisp to the touch and cool.
Flexibility and elasticity, good wrinkle resistance, uniform evenness, good air permeability and drape.
Good sex, comfortable wearing, suitable for making all kinds of summer clothes.
Cotton wool and camel hair:
It is an ideal high-grade professional clothing fabric. On the one hand, it is twill weave, on the other hand, it is camel weave, and the yarn count is very high.
Composition: 65% polyester staple fiber 35% viscose fiber Gram weight: 250 ~ 350g/m Width:150cm.
Style characteristics: smooth and delicate surface, smooth feel, natural and soft luster, compact structure and hairless.
Worsted wool products also include: Paris, Haval, breeches, Melton, flannel, coat, women's tweed and so on.
Jinshunni
Composition: 100% polyester filament, weight: 300g/m, width:150cm.
Structure: 2/ 1 single twill
Main performance characteristics: smooth lines, clear and delicate, full texture, comfortable feel, excellent drape and stiffness,
Anti-wrinkle, breathable, lint-free, no snagging, no deformation, etc. Suitable for high-grade professional uniforms or fashions in various industries.
Where's weibao?
Composition: 80% polyester fiber, 20% cotton, weight: 300-350g/m, width:150cm.
Structure: 2/ 1 single twill weave
Main performance characteristics: full texture, smooth texture, delicate and clear, soft to the touch, comfortable to wear, wear-resistant,
Hairless ball, no deformation, good drapability, good hygroscopicity and permeability, and certain permeability.
Antistatic function. Suitable for making school uniforms, professional suits and engineering suits.
Smooth tweed (small twill)
Composition: 100% fine denier polyester fiber, weight: 260g/m, width:150cm.
Structure: 2/2 double-sided twill
Main performance characteristics: pure and soft luster like silk, simple and meticulous texture, smooth and waxy texture.
And excellent drapability. Suitable for middle and high-end men and women in spring and summer clothes, professional clothes and fashion.
Super smooth tweed
Composition: 55% modified polyester filament, 45% differential polyester filament, weight: 300g/m, width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: it has the appearance style like wool, which is easier to wash and store than wool, wrinkle-resistant, crisp and good in color. Suitable for men's and women's professional wear, suits, suits and fashion.
Xuemi
Composition: 100% polyester filament, weight: 280g/m, width:150cm.
Organizational structure:11plain weave.
Main performance characteristics: tight and uniform structure, smooth cloth surface, strong three-dimensional sense, wrinkle resistance, pilling, no deformation, vertical and straight. Suitable for all kinds of professional uniforms and high-end fashion.
Dust-proof and antistatic thickness
Composition: 98.8% polyester fiber, 1.2% conductive fiber, weight:180g/m, width:150cm.
Structure: 2/ 1 twill weave.
Main performance characteristics: this product is made of conductive fiber imported from Germany, which has excellent conductivity and washing resistance. Suitable for electronics industry, food industry, pharmaceutical industry, cosmetics, bioengineering, etc.
Jiajiadian
Composition: 65% polyester fiber, 35% viscose fiber, weight: 320-330g/m, width:150cm.
Structure: 2/ 1 single twill weave.
Main performance characteristics: bright color, natural and soft luster, good wool feeling, good sag, no pilling and good wrinkle resistance. Suitable for shopping malls, enterprises, organizations, schools and hotels.
High density tweed series
Composition: 100 special polyester fiber, width: 150cm.
Fabric structure: 3/2 twill woven with special polyester.
Main performance characteristics: the fabric texture is clear and meticulous, comfortable to the touch, strong drape, no wrinkle, no pilling, no spinning, and bright color.
Kuni series
Composition: 100 DTY/ toy twist, width: 150cm.
Fabric structure: strong twist11plain weave
Width: 150cm
Main performance characteristics: cool, breathable, thin and hanging, not wrinkled but fluffy.
Antistatic cloth series
Composition: 175D composite wire × antistatic special material, width: 150cm.
Fabric structure: 175D strong twist composite yarn 1/3 twill.
Main performance characteristics: The fabric is made of antistatic special materials. This product is different from other electrostatic fabrics, it has the function of no wrinkling and no pilling. Work clothes, uniforms, uniforms, gloves, etc. Suitable for special industries.
Rolf series
Composition: 100% special spinning elastic polyester fiber, width: 150 cm.
Fabric structure: net11plain weave
Width: 150cm
Main performance characteristics: the fabric is compact, uniform and flat.
Where's Shute?
Composition: polyester filament and polyester-cotton plied yarn are interwoven, containing 20% cotton, twill weave, weight: 260-275g/m, width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: pure cotton is smooth, clear in texture, soft and comfortable to the touch, good in moisture absorption and air permeability,
It has certain antistatic function and is comfortable to wear. Suitable for making school uniform suits, ladies' professional suits, close-fitting tops and shirts.
Oxford spinning company
Composition: 70% cotton, 30% polyester fiber weight: 200g/m width:144cm.
Main performance characteristics: it has the characteristics of good hygroscopicity, strong breathability and wear resistance.
Cardan yellow
Composition: 100% polyester strong twist weight: 400-420g/m.
Main performance characteristics: good drape, anti-pilling, anti-wrinkle, bright color and delicate feel. Suitable for hotels, schools, shopping malls, corporate uniforms.
Where's buddy
Composition: 100% medium-long polyester viscose fabric weight: 340-360g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: the fabric has high strength, good elasticity, stable size, stiffness, strong wool feeling, full hand feeling and soft luster. Suitable for middle management uniforms.
A uniform suit/coat
Composition: 100% polyester mesh weight: 300-320g/m width:150cm
Main performance characteristics: smooth and flat, clear lines, fullness, good elasticity, good drape, natural and soft luster and bright color. Suitable for waiters, office workers, security guards, school uniforms, etc.
Doboji
Composition: 100% Special polyester filament width: 150 cm.
Main performance characteristics: the cloth surface is slightly wrinkled, similar to hemp fabric. Anti-wrinkle and shrink, easy to wash and dry, wear-resistant. Suitable for shirts, women's wear, etc.
How about big (small) Milan?
Composition: 100% polyester filament weight: 280g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: the materials with different denier and shrinkage rate present a crisp and three-dimensional dry feeling, the surface is floating white, and it is comfortable to wear. Suitable for making high-grade uniforms in various industries.
Oufangni
Composition: 100% polyester fiber strong twist weight: 350g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: high density, fine grain, wrinkle resistance, air permeability, pilling resistance, no reeling, no deformation, good drape and other advantages, soft, smooth and comfortable to wear. Suitable for many industries, high-grade spring and summer uniforms.
Abadi people
Composition: 100% polyester filament weight: 480g/m width:150cm.
Main performance characteristics: Polyester has the advantages of strong twist, high density, fine grain, wrinkle resistance, air permeability, pilling, no spinning, no deformation and good drapability. And it is soft, smooth and comfortable to wear. Suitable for many industries, high-grade spring and summer uniforms.
Cotton-containing tool
Composition: 65% polyester fiber and 35% cotton. Weight: 360-380g/m. Width: 150 cm.
Main performance characteristics: the fabric has clear grain, strong wear resistance, good wrinkle resistance, wet washing resistance, good air permeability and soft hand feeling, which is the replacement product of yarn card and polyester card. Professional wear suitable for industrial and mining enterprises.
Gram weight, yarn count and composition of the best professional wear fabric;
Summer clothing weight:180 ~ 250g
Weight of winter clothes: 250 ~ 380g
Yarn count thickness: 70s- 120S (the higher the yarn count, the finer the fabric).
Total content: more than 45% and less than 90%.
Unified collocation and color selection
Uniforms refer to clothes worn by a group of people in the same group, which are used to identify members of various occupations or different groups, such as students, soldiers, doctors, nurses and policemen. Some professional uniforms are uniform all over the world, such as airplane pilot uniforms and navy uniforms. Schools in some places, such as some countries in Asia, require students to wear school uniforms. The following are some problems that should be paid attention to when matching school uniforms:
1. The most suitable clothes to wear during office hours are: skirt suit, trousers or skirt with jacket, and western-style jacket.
It is not advisable to wear brightly colored clothes in the office. The best clothes are:
Gray, medium blue, dark blue, camel yellow, black, iron gray, dark brown, grayish brown, dark yellow, crimson, brown and white.
3, pantyhose: except skin color or near skin color, light brown, other colors are not suitable.
4, shoes: low heel (about one and a half inches), Baotou, neutral or dark.
5, makeup: light makeup, lipstick can not be avoided.
6, hairstyle: the length is best not to be over the shoulder, nor should it be too short. Should be dominated by natural waves or straight hair.
7. Ornaments: one or two decorative pieces, mainly small and simple.
The principle of choosing uniform color is to choose neutral color as much as possible. Examples: navy blue, medium gray, crimson, camel, reddish brown, black, beige, brown, dark taupe, dark millet, cream, olive, turbid series, etc. Try to avoid gaudy colors, and don't choose gaudy and eye-catching colors. Some colors are conspicuous, such as red, blue and dark green, but they are not inappropriate, while banana yellow or bright orange looks unprofessional as a suit skirt.
The changing history of work clothes fabrics
Guangzhou Ephraim Garment Co., Ltd., as a work clothes manufacturer with more than ten years of rich experience, has witnessed great changes in people's concept of work clothes during these ten years. In the past, the work clothes in everyone's mind were synonymous with labor protection clothes and labor protection clothes. The color is monotonous, and the fabric is even more lacking.
Nowadays, as a part of corporate identity system, work clothes have carried more meanings, and have been improved in appearance and function. Rich colors and diverse fabrics fully reflect the personalized characteristics of enterprises.
Summer work clothes can be divided into: polyester-cotton work clothes, washed cloth work clothes, plain cloth work clothes, silk work clothes, cotton silk work clothes, Oxford work clothes, twill work clothes, etc. Some are breathable, some are quite scraping, and each has its own characteristics and needs.
Work clothes in autumn and winter can be divided into: sanitation work clothes, beauty work clothes, chef work clothes, restaurant work clothes, radiation protection work clothes, administrative work clothes and labor protection work clothes.
In addition, some industries, such as automobiles, electronics, semiconductors, etc. You need anti-static, you can choose some anti-static fabrics.
be of high quality
1998, a group of experts and scholars from the National Textile University and Institute of Fashion shouted: "Without the first-class uniform design art and level, it is rare to have the healthy development of China's uniform industry!" In fact, China's uniform design is still largely undertaken by fashion designers. However, due to the numerous classifications of uniform industry, involving many factors and constraints other than clothing, uniform design is extremely professional and special. Many fashion designs may be able to adapt to a certain part of uniform design, but most of the time it seems impossible to design excellent uniforms, which limits the development of the uniform industry in China.
Excellent school uniform design must first have a highly harmonious and unified micro-thinking and macro-thinking. The object of clothing design is people, and uniforms are no exception. It should beautify individuals and show their elegance and temperament. On the other hand, to face a group, the designer must be able to accurately predict whether several individuals can express the spirit and concept of the whole group after superposition and integration. Only the individual beauty, not the overall beauty of the uniform is messy; Only the overall beauty, without the unity of individual beauty, is quite shallow.
Only the organic unity of the two aspects can produce excellent uniforms, and the uniform designer must be an expert who can control this skill. Excellent uniform design must also accurately grasp the customer's corporate marketing strategy and business characteristics, and meet their customers' needs and hobbies. For example, when designing uniforms for hotels located in ancient cultural cities, it is necessary to correctly consider that the marketing target of hotels is mainly people who are interested in China's ancient culture, including many foreign tourists. Therefore, the style of uniforms should fully reflect the essence of China's traditional culture, so as to blend in with the surrounding environment and match the interests of guests, thus bringing good reputation and economic benefits to enterprises.
On the other hand, if you have no sensitive business vision, you can design western-style uniforms in fashion, which will make guests feel out of place and have no characteristics, and the impact on business can be imagined.
Excellent school uniform design should also be based on extensive knowledge and rich life experience. Because modern uniforms are characterized by the unity of artistry and practicality, when designing uniforms for enterprises, we must be familiar with the work requirements, environmental characteristics, work experience, etc. of the design object, and we cannot simply consider aesthetics, otherwise it will bring inconvenience to the wearer's work and even cause security risks.
For example, a designer who seldom does housework will not be able to understand the physical feelings of room attendants when they often bend over, squat down and move their arms greatly. Therefore, when designing such uniforms, they often ignore the increase in the looseness and flexibility of joint parts, resulting in the bad consequences of "looking good but not using it". Furthermore, if you are not familiar with national customs and international practices, you may be ridiculous when designing uniforms, or even lose your manners, especially in foreign-related hotels. In addition, uniform design also involves various related disciplines such as clothing hygiene, meteorology, psychology and even enterprise management.
In a word, uniform design is a marginal comprehensive science, and with the increase of emerging industries and the refinement of social division of labor, the marketing concept of enterprises continues to develop to a deeper level, and the requirements for uniform design will be further improved. As a professional uniform design company or department, we must have a high-quality, diversified talent structure and take all-round consideration for customers, in order to create a modern uniform that truly meets the needs of enterprises and is recognized by the society. Only in this way can we keep up with the world uniform trend, which is the hope of China uniform industry.
Clothing difference
Uniforms are clothes customized by enterprises to unify employees' clothes for corporate image. Professional wear is a kind of uniform, which is customized according to work needs and professional characteristics. Clothing has been gradually valued by various enterprises and units.
According to the characteristics of the industry, professional clothing can be roughly divided into four categories: professional clothing, professional uniforms, tooling and protective clothing. It is a kind of symbolic clothing which is symbolic, fashionable, practical and scientific, with industry and professional characteristics, and can reflect team spirit and clothing culture.
With the rapid development of China's social economy and the gradual growth of textile and garment industry, the development of professional garment industry also presents a thriving scene.
Professional clothing mainly refers to the so-called "white-collar workers" and the clothing of some government departments, which is called "clothing". As the name implies, its design tends to be fashionable and personalized, and its wearer is standardized, neat, beautiful and unified. Through the unified, organized and standardized systematic dissemination of excellent corporate culture, we can fully display the image of enterprises or departments, represent a culture, form a sense of identity inside and outside, and increase internal cohesion.
Generally speaking, professional clothing has higher requirements on clothing texture, production technology, wearing objects and collocation, which is characterized by simple and smooth modeling, self-cultivation and generosity, but it does not emphasize the special functional requirements of professional clothing.
Professional uniform is the most familiar professional clothing for the public, and its application range is very wide. Including: business; Law enforcement management and security; Public utilities and non-profit organizations.
For professional uniforms, we should first emphasize symbolism and unity, followed by functionality. Symbolism and unity are reflected in the requirements of the industry. Different industries need different uniforms, which can clearly reflect the characteristics of the industry, such as taxation and customs. Uniforms with distinctive symbols can first bring harmonious aesthetic feeling to the public, which can not only increase their sense of authority, but also reflect their affinity.
Functionality is mainly reflected in the needs of work and the feelings of the wearer. Reasonable design and material application of professional clothing can not only protect and improve safety, but also make the wearer feel comfortable, thus improving work efficiency.
The application range of tooling is very wide, and its emphasis should be on functionality and safety, supplemented by practicality and symbolism. The scope of application of tooling generally includes front-line production workers and outdoor workers. And it has high requirements for the function of work clothes. For example, oil workers working in the field should not only adapt to the visual prominence in the desert environment, but also have special effects such as oil pollution prevention, waterproof, cold prevention, dust prevention, fire prevention and chemical erosion prevention.
Protective clothing is actually a kind of clothing with special requirements improved on the basis of tooling. On the basis of the function of general tooling, the protection function is emphasized, which is mainly based on the safety needs of special working environment. In addition to clothing, it also includes shoes, helmets and various external functional equipment. The "medical gloves" mentioned above strictly belong to the category of protective clothing.
Generally speaking, as an important branch of the clothing industry, professional wear has been paid more and more attention by the society and has been widely used in the industry. This is the social competition and the improvement of people's aesthetic awareness of life, a manifestation of self-improvement and a silent language.
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