Custom Uniforms for Restaurants & Hospitality

Custom Restaurant + Hospitality Uniforms — Aprons, Polos, Bar Towels

Restaurant + hospitality uniforms tell guests who's who within seconds of arrival. Our hospitality apparel program covers custom chef uniform options, custom restaurant aprons (bib + bistro + cobbler), branded polos for front-of-house, bar towels for bartender essentials, and cold-weather layers for patio service + valet teams. Port Authority A700 Extra-Long Bib ($17.38 blank), A510 ($13.98 blank), K540 Performance Polo ($22.06 blank), PT390/PT400 bar towels ($3.78 blank). Built for commercial laundry — 100+ wash cycle durability. From 1 piece.

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Which garments to personalise for a restaurant team

A restaurant uniform program splits by station. Back of house needs a full-coverage bib apron that survives commercial laundry. Front of house needs a bistro or waist apron plus a branded polo. Bar needs towels and a short waist apron with pockets for a wine key and pen.

What we run most, with real decorated pricing (blank + embroidery): Port Authority A700 Easy Care extra-long bib apron — from $33.38 decorated (blank $17.38 + embroidery $16); A701 full bistro apron from $30.98; A510 medium-length apron with pouch pockets from $32.98; K540 Silk Touch Performance polo from $34.06; PT390 hemmed bar towel from $17.56.

Embroidery is the usual choice for aprons and polos because it holds up to daily hot-wash cycles. Order from 1 piece so a chef or owner can approve fit before the full rollout; production is 1–3 business days for a single and 3–5 business days for bulk after artwork approval. Volume discounts start at 12 pieces (−5%), 24 (−10%) and 48+ (−20%), and apply across multiple locations in one order.

What commercial laundry does to a branded apron

Restaurant garments are washed hotter and more often than office wear, and that is what decides the decoration method. Embroidery is thread stitched into the fabric, so it does not lift, crack or fade at commercial wash temperatures — after a year of daily cycles the logo is still the sharpest part of the apron. Prints sit on the surface and are better suited to short-run event pieces and staff tees than to a garment that goes through the laundry five times a week.

Two practical notes for aprons. Placement: a logo on the top front of a bib apron stays visible when the apron is tied high; a pocket-level placement disappears when staff lean over a pass. Fabric: poly-rich twill releases grease better than heavy cotton canvas and dries faster between shifts, which matters when a location keeps two sets per person rather than four.

Common Questions

What apparel does my restaurant team need?

Most restaurant programs combine 4 categories: chef/BOH aprons (Port Authority A700 bib, $17.38 blank), server bistro aprons (A701, $11.98), FOH polos (K540 moisture-wicking, $22.06), and branded bar towels (PT390, $3.56). Add hoodies/fleece for patio service + valet teams in cooler weather.

How long does production take for a restaurant uniform rollout?

1-3 business days for single samples (chef/owner approval), 3-5 business days for bulk orders (full-restaurant programs typically 25-100 pieces) after artwork approval. Restaurant openings can be expedited — let us know the date when you request a quote.

Can you handle multi-location restaurant groups?

Yes. Bulk-tier pricing across all locations (one logo setup, mixed shipping addresses). Volume discounts at 12 + 24 + 48+ pieces. Recurring reorders ship at quoted volume rate without re-setup.