Getting started

Who do you supply uniforms to?

We've supplied corporate clothing and workwear for over 30 years, to businesses of every size across the UK and worldwide, from start-ups ordering a handful of polos to large organisations with hundreds of staff.

We work across corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare, beauty and spa, security, aviation, automotive, leisure and industrial sectors. Clients include Harrods, Heathrow, Hilton, Rolls-Royce, Wembley Stadium, the Co-op, ZSL and the City of London. See our case studies.

How do I choose the right garments for my team?

Talk to us. Our sales team will ask about your budget, how the uniform will be worn, how many people need it, your brand and any safety or laundry requirements, then recommend a range that fits. You can reach us by phone, live chat or email, or we can visit you.

For larger projects we offer a full consultation with site visits, storyboards and fabric options. See our Complete Uniform Solution.

Can I see samples before I order?

Yes. We offer loan samples, samples on a sale-or-return basis and size sets so your team can try garments on. Our sales team can also visit you with a selection.

Sale-or-return samples need to come back within 21 days (unless agreed otherwise) with a PCL Returns Note, using a signed-for delivery service.

How do I get a quote?

Use our quote request form, call 01296 663220 or email info@pclcorporatewear.com. Tell us the garments, quantities, branding and when you need them, and attach your logo if you have it.

Quotes are for UK delivery unless stated, and prices are exclusive of VAT and delivery.

Do you offer a bespoke uniform design service?

Yes. For larger contracts, our design team can create a uniform exclusive to your organisation. We start with a consultation (visiting your sites if needed), then present storyboards, fabric options and garment samples. Every bespoke project includes pre-production samples and wearer trials before the full run.

Much of our bespoke manufacturing is done in the UK, alongside our network of accredited partner factories. That lets us keep minimums low and turnaround fast, and it's also useful for hard-to-fit sizes. For smaller orders, we can customise existing stock garments and help with basic logo alterations.

More about bespoke design and manufacturing

What are your opening hours and how do I contact you?

We're open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, and aim to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours.

Our office and warehouse are at Unit 1 Williams Court, Pitstone Green Business Park, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 9GJ.

Ordering, pricing and payment

Can I order online?

Yes. Choose your garments, colours and sizes, add them to your basket, then select the items to brand and upload your logo. You can add embroidery, heat-applied transfers and tax tabs online. How to add your logo online

Screen printing, sublimation, direct-to-garment printing, labels, badges and bespoke work are available by quotation. Contract customers can order through their own web shop.

What is your minimum order?

We keep minimums low:

  • Website orders (non-contract customers): £100 net minimum order value
  • Embroidery: typically 12 items
  • Print and transfers: typically 20 items
  • Contract customers: no minimum on unbranded garments

We're flexible, so if you need fewer, just ask.

Do you offer discounts on bulk orders?

Yes. We price one-off bulk orders and ongoing contracts individually, and contract customers get their agreed prices built into their own web shop. Ask for a quote.

Are your prices shown with or without VAT?

Unless stated otherwise, our prices and quotes exclude VAT and delivery. Branding prices on our website are also shown ex VAT.

Can I pay in euros or US dollars?

You can view prices in euros or US dollars using the currency switcher. That's a guide only: all payments are taken in pounds sterling, and your card provider will convert at its own rate.

How can I pay?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, JCB, Diners Club and PayPal. All card payments go through 3D Secure.

Businesses can apply for a 30-day credit account, subject to approval. Invoices are raised once your goods are despatched. Apply for a credit account or call 01296 663220.

What is the Trade Login?

The Trade Login is for contract customers with a PCL account or web shop. Log in to order your agreed range at your contract prices, view order history and manage returns. If you don't have an account yet, choose "Request Account" on the login page or contact us.

Who will look after my order?

Every customer gets a dedicated Account Manager, including one-off online orders. They'll send an order acknowledgement with your branding details and expected delivery date, sign off your logo with you, and keep you updated until delivery. After that, they're your contact for every future order.

Can I cancel or change an order?

Please contact your Account Manager as soon as possible. Under our terms and conditions, orders are a firm commitment and can only be cancelled if we agree in writing. Branded or bespoke items that have already gone into production usually can't be cancelled.

Branding and artwork

What branding methods do you offer?

All branding is done in-house in our own factory unit, which has six multi-head embroidery machines, transfer printing, heat presses and a sewing unit. We offer:

  • Embroidery, which is hard-wearing, premium-looking and best for garments washed at high temperatures
  • Screen printing, which is vivid, durable and economical for larger runs
  • Heat-applied transfers, ideal for short runs in one colour or full colour
  • Sublimation and direct-to-garment printing for full-colour designs
  • Appliqué
  • Woven, printed and embroidered labels and badges
  • Tax tabs

Not sure which suits your logo? Send it to us and we'll recommend one. Explore our branding services

How much does branding cost?

It depends on the size and detail of your logo, the method and the quantity. Our online prices for embroidery and heat-applied transfers are:

ItemPrice (ex VAT)
Set-up, per new design (one-off)£35.00
Small logo, approx. 7–8cm wide£3.75 per garment
Large logo, approx. 15–20cm wide£5.95 per garment

You only pay set-up once. After that, your design is saved for repeat orders. Screen printing and other methods are quoted individually, and contract and volume pricing is available on request.

What file format should my logo be in?

For the best reproduction, send a vector file (.ai, .eps or .pdf). Otherwise, send a high-resolution image of at least 300 dpi. We can sometimes work with a .png (ideally with a transparent background) or .jpg, depending on the design. If you know your Pantone colour references, include them.

No usable file? Our artwork service can redraw or develop your logo from a minimum charge of £25 ex VAT. Artwork guidelines

How do I know my logo will look right?

We never brand a garment until you've approved your design. For embroidery, we stitch a sample on fabric and send you a photo (or the sample itself). For transfers, screen prints, woven labels and tax tabs, we email you a digital proof showing the size, colours and position on the garment.

Can you use any logo or design I send?

You must have permission to use any logo, image or design you ask us to reproduce. We take copyright seriously and may ask for proof.

What are tax tabs and do I need them?

A tax tab is a small, permanent woven label with your company logo, usually sewn discreetly into a side seam, cuff or waistband. It identifies the garment as company-owned uniform so HMRC doesn't treat it as a taxable benefit in kind. A name badge doesn't count, but a permanent embroidered or printed logo usually does.

The most cost-effective way is a batch of 1,000 tabs, which costs around £250 (about 25p each), plus £1.75 per garment to apply. We store your tabs and apply them as needed. About tax tabbing

Sizing and fit

Do you have a size guide?

Yes. Each product page has its own size guide under "Size & Fit". For suiting and business wear, see our men's and women's size guide (PDF). Our measuring guide shows your team how to measure themselves accurately.

Do you offer a fitting service?

For larger contracts, our fitters can visit your site with size sets and help each wearer find the right size. For smaller orders, we'll send size sets on a sale-or-return basis so your team can try before you order. Either way, you avoid unnecessary returns. Fitting service

Do you cater for all shapes and sizes?

Our ranges are chosen for corporate wearers, with extended size ranges and a choice of fits, including maternity wear. If stock sizes don't work for someone, our bespoke manufacturing service can make garments to fit.

Web shops and uniform management

What is a customer web shop?

A private, password-protected online shop set up just for your organisation. It shows only your approved garments, with your branding and your agreed contract prices. You can pay by card or on account, and we can update your range at any time.

Every order is automatically numbered and passed to your Account Manager, who confirms it with you. You can also get regular management reports on spend and usage.

How do I get my own web shop, and what does it cost?

Set-up is free. Call us on 01296 663220 or email info@pclcorporatewear.com. We'll agree your range and prices, then build the shop around how your organisation orders. About web shops

How do I use my web shop?

Download our web shop user guide (PDF) for step-by-step instructions. You can log in through the Trade Login. If you get stuck, your Account Manager can help.

Can employees order their own uniform allocation?

Yes. Each wearer logs in to your web shop with their employee reference number and can only order the garments and quantities in their allocation, so the system controls spend for you. We then pack and label each person's uniform individually, ready to hand out.

Can you pack uniforms individually for each employee?

Yes. It's our customers' favourite service. We pack each person's uniform separately, labelled with their name and a copy of their allocation, and provide a box list for large orders. We can deliver to multiple sites. Prices start at £1.50 per pack. Manpacking

Can you store our uniforms and send them out when needed?

Yes. We can hold your stock, including garments already branded, at our purpose-built warehouse near Tring and dispatch as you need it, whether that's bulk deliveries to several sites or single orders to individual locations. It's ideal for new starters and replacements. Stockholding

How many uniform items should each employee have?

Enough to rotate garments and allow for washing. We recommend:

GarmentFull-timePart-time
Jackets, waistcoats and coats22
Trousers, skirts and dresses32
Knitwear and fleeces32
Polos, shirts and blouses53

Uniform allocation and care guide

How long will my uniform last?

With the recommended allocation above and proper care, you can expect garments to last 12 to 24 months. Rotating garments rather than wearing the same item on consecutive days makes a real difference.

Delivery and lead times

How much does delivery cost?

ServiceTimescalePrice
UK mainland standard2–4 working days£9.95 · free over £150
UK express1–2 working days£12.95
UK next dayMost products; call to arrangeOn request
Europe, ROI and Northern Ireland3–5 working days£35.00
Rest of the world7–10 working daysQuoted

Timescales are for unbranded stock. Please add the branding lead time below. Contract customers can agree their own delivery service levels. Delivery information

What are your lead times?

  • Unbranded stock garments: dispatched for 2–4 working day delivery, and most are available next day.
  • Branded garments: our standard lead time is 10 working days from artwork approval. Allow a little longer for a new embroidery design, which we sample first.
  • Chef Works garments: these may not be in the UK and can take 2–3 weeks. Check with us before ordering if you need them urgently.
  • Bespoke garments: quoted per project.

Can you handle urgent orders?

Yes. Because we brand in-house, we've turned branded orders around in a matter of hours. Call 01296 663220 as early as you can and we'll do everything possible to meet your deadline. Contract customers can also agree faster standard lead times. Priority order processing

Do you deliver outside the UK?

Yes, we deliver worldwide. Europe, ROI and Northern Ireland cost £35 and take 3–5 working days. For the rest of the world, contact us for a price. Any import duties, taxes or customs charges outside Great Britain are paid by the customer.

What happens if my garments are out of stock?

If an item will be unavailable for a long time, we'll tell you straight away and suggest a similar alternative at a similar price, with samples for you to approve.

What happens if a garment is discontinued?

Any garment we recommend for your uniform will be available for at least two years, and usually much longer. If one is discontinued, we'll work with you to find a close match so your team still looks consistent.

Returns, faults and aftercare

Can I return garments?

Unbranded garments can be returned for a refund or exchange within 21 days of the invoice date. They must be new, unwashed, unaltered, in their original packaging and with all labels attached.

Branded, personalised or altered garments can't be returned unless they're faulty.

To return: if you ordered online or through a web shop, log in, open your Order History, select the items and click "Return Items" to get a returns note. Otherwise, email returns@pclcorporatewear.com for a returns form and authorisation number. We can't accept parcels without a PCL Returns Note. Use a signed-for service. Returns policy

What if my order is wrong or a garment is faulty?

If we've sent the wrong items, call 01296 663220 or email cs@pclcorporatewear.com within 48 hours of delivery.

Faulty garments, including branded ones, will be replaced promptly. Please return them within 7 working days with the fault clearly marked (without damaging the garment). We'll inspect the item before sending a replacement.

How should I wash branded garments?

Always follow the care label first. For printed, transfer and embroidered garments: wash inside out at 30°C or below, don't bleach, dry flat, don't tumble dry and iron on the reverse. Never iron directly over a print.

If your uniforms need hot washes, choose embroidery rather than print. Garment aftercare

Sustainability, tax and policies

Do you offer sustainable uniforms?

Yes. Our sustainable ranges include recycled polyester jackets and fleeces, organic cotton polos and T-shirts, and eco-friendly suiting. We design with longevity in mind, so garments are built to last and easy to repair (we supply repair kits), and we recycle them at the end of their life.

Sustainability at PCL

What can I do with old uniforms?

Send them to us. Our uniform recycling is free for new and existing customers:

  • Secure shredding for branded uniforms that can't be reused. Garments are held in a secure lock-up, shredded to BS EN 15713, converted to energy for the National Grid, and you get a certificate of destruction.
  • Reuse through our on-site clothing bank. We can remove tax tabs and labels first.

Uniform recycling

What is PCL doing to reduce its carbon footprint?

We're working towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We're improving our supply chain, moving to renewable energy and combining deliveries with responsible logistics partners. Read our 2026 Carbon Reduction Plan (PDF).

Are uniforms a taxable benefit for my employees?

Clothing you provide that staff haven't paid for could be treated by HMRC as a taxable "benefit in kind". It generally isn't if it's clearly a uniform: the garment should carry a permanent company logo, such as embroidery or a sewn-in tax tab. A removable name badge isn't enough.

Employees who wash their own uniform may also be able to claim tax relief. See GOV.UK. This is general guidance, not tax advice.

Do you have a quality policy?

Yes. We're committed to supplying the highest quality products and services and to continually improving how we work, in line with ISO 9001:2015. Our quality policy statement (PDF) sets out how.

Are you ISO accredited?

Yes. PCL Corporatewear's quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015. The certification covers the design, development, storage, supply and distribution of corporate and branded clothing to businesses.