What sort of workwear is suitable for cleaning staff?
Cleaning staff work in other people’s buildings and must be immediately recognisable as staff whilst there. Their clothing comes into daily contact with cleaning products, is washed frequently and must be able to withstand both chemicals and washing cycles.
What matters in this industry
- Recognisable in the unfamiliar building
- Anyone cleaning in an office block should be recognisable at a glance as a service provider.
- Contact with cleaning products
- Fabrics that can withstand chemical treatments and frequent washing without fading.
- Exercise
- Bending, stretching, carrying — the cut must allow for the full range of movement.
- Early and late shifts
- Working outside office hours often means travelling in the dark, sometimes outdoors.
Suitable brands from our range
- Mascot Workwear
- Hakro
- Printer
- Clique
Relevant protective standards
- EN ISO 20471
- High-visibility clothing for outdoor cleaning and winter maintenance
Whether a standard is mandatory always follows from the employer’s risk assessment (SUVA/EKAS) — not from the industry alone.
What stands behind every order
- rund 35 employees in Gossau and Shenzhen
- 1.4 Mio. prints per year on 15 screen-printing presses
- since 2011 our own sourcing office in Shenzhen
- über 165 company shops we run
No project has been published for this industry yet. The requirements largely match the related fields below, where you will find references.
Frequently asked questions
How often do cleaning uniforms need to be replaced?
More frequently than other workwear, as chemicals and wash cycles put the fabric under greater strain. Durable quality really pays off here.
What do you need to bear in mind when carrying out winter maintenance?
On top of that, there’s the need for high-visibility clothing and safety gear — working in the dark and on roads requires high visibility.
How can staff be identified?
Featuring a uniform colour scheme and clearly visible branding, usually on the chest and back.