Spring weather creates new demands on workwear
Let’s be honest – British spring is nothing if not unpredictable. One morning it’s sunny and warm; the next, it’s drizzling and cool. It’s the kind of thing that can create real challenges for anyone working outdoors or in environments where temperature control isn’t consistent. Traditional heavy-duty winter uniforms may now cause discomfort due to the warmth, while lightweight summer gear might not provide enough protection against the cooler air or sudden showers.
That means now’s the time to consider whether your current workwear suits the changing season. Breathable fabrics, moisture-wicking technology, and versatile layering systems are key considerations. You may want to pay particular attention to adaptable garments, like softshell jackets, lightweight waterproofs, and technical base layers. All of these can help your team stay comfortable, safe, and ready to focus, whatever the forecast.
For indoor teams on the other hand, it’s often more about ventilation and freedom of movement. Warmer temperatures can highlight flaws in older uniforms, especially if they’re made from rigid or outdated materials. A spring review gives you the chance to resolve these problems before they lead to frustration or reduced productivity.
Workplace routines often shift in spring
As well as heralding a change in the weather, Spring also often changes the rhythm of work. In industries like construction, grounds maintenance, logistics, and retail, spring marks the beginning of a busier period. Outdoor projects resume, footfall increases, and client activity often rises after the lull that follows the post-Christmas months.
This shift can create new demands on both people and their clothing. For example, hi-vis customised workwear might need to perform throughout longer hours outside. Footwear requirements might shift as surfaces become softer, wetter, or more uneven. As well as reflecting the brighter season, updated uniforms help customer-facing staff present a more polished and approachable appearance.
In short, reassessing workwear now prepares your team for what’s coming next. As an extra bonus, it also enables you to make changes without scrambling in response to urgent complaints or last-minute supply issues during busy spells.
Teams respond positively to a fresh start
There’s something about spring that just feels like a clean slate. With daylight stretching further into the evening and the promise of warmer days ahead, people tend to feel more energised and open to change. (Again, you may have even found this yourself!) This makes it a suitable time to introduce uniform updates.
Whether you’re looking to improve functionality or simply refresh the appearance of your team, a well-timed update can strengthen morale. Staff are more likely to support changes when they’re introduced as part of a wider seasonal refresh and less likely to push back against them.
This is also a valuable time to invite feedback from your employees. What’s working? What’s causing discomfort or inconvenience? Inviting input shows you care about their everyday experience and can lead to more practical outcomes when selecting new garments.
Those are just a couple of the key reasons – you may well be able to think of plenty more yourself! Whatever the case, if you’re looking to refresh your staff’s workwear, you’re in exactly the right place. At City Workwear, we have a huge range of garments to choose from – ranging from T-shirts and polo shirts. And as we’ve touched upon, all of our customisations are done in-house using our experienced team of designers and print machinists, so you can liaise directly with us to get exactly what you’re looking for. We also provide a FREE workwear printing and embroidery service and FREE delivery for orders over £150!
Feel free to take a look around our website to see what you can find, or alternatively give our team a call on 0330 004 0440, and we’ll be happy to help however we can!
