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Team Clothing for Apprentices: How Joint Ordering Works
In short
Apprentices benefit from uniform team clothing from the start – they feel part of the team immediately and appear professional to customers. The easiest way is to include apprentices in the regular team order: their items count towards the total quantity and help reach a cheaper tier. Keep in mind that apprentices may still grow in their first year – a small size buffer can make sense.
Why include apprentices in the team clothing?
An apprentice who turns up from the first working day in the same company clothing as the experienced colleagues immediately comes across as part of the team – to customers, suppliers and colleagues alike. This makes the induction phase easier, strengthens team spirit and sends a clear signal: welcome to the company. For trade businesses that send apprentices to building sites or to customers, uniform clothing is a quality feature anyway.
Including apprentices in the tiers
The tiered prices at macherkleidung.de apply to the total quantity of all items in an enquiry. If you order, for example, 20 items for your core team and add 5 items for new apprentices, the tier may improve. From 25 pieces the unit price already drops noticeably, and again from 50 pieces – so it pays to bundle all new joiners, including apprentices and interns, in one joint enquiry.
Which products suit apprentices?
For most businesses, T-shirts and sweatshirts or hoodies are the first choice: robust, easy to care for and not too costly for multiple sets. In the trades, long-sleeved shirts or sweatshirts are a good option because they offer more protection than short-sleeved variants. If your apprentices have customer contact – e.g. in restaurants, medical practices or retail – a polo shirt can be a neater alternative. For apprentices who are still growing, choose a slightly more generous cut or plan a reorder.
Apprentice start as an occasion for a bulk order
Many businesses use the annual apprentice start in autumn as an occasion to refresh all team clothing. That way new items for all employees and the apprentices end up in one enquiry – this is more efficient than several small orders a year. If you know the date, plan a buffer of at least two weeks before the first working day: the standard delivery time is 5 working days from print approval, plus the time for agreeing the design and collecting sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Can we order different colours for apprentices than for the core team?
Yes, colour variations within an order are possible. All items count together for the tier, regardless of colour. Make sure the print design is easy to read on all colour variants.
What is the minimum quantity if we only want to equip apprentices?
The minimum quantity for online guide prices is 10 pieces. If you are only equipping two or three apprentices, it is worth including them in a larger team order to reach the minimum quantity and benefit from cheaper tiered prices.
Do apprentices have to wear different models than qualified staff?
No, that is your decision. Many businesses prefer uniform clothing for everyone – it strengthens team spirit. Others differentiate, for example by colour or model. Both variants can be implemented with macherkleidung.de.
