Short answer: Choose ordinary branded hospitality apparel by role, movement, layering and laundry needs. Review the garment with the actual apron or other normal layers, then confirm where the logo stays visible. Keep food-safety and protective-clothing requirements with the responsible employer; branding does not satisfy them on its own.
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Choose garments and logo visibility by hospitality role
| Role | Garment and placement to discuss | Quantity and reorder record |
|---|---|---|
| Hosts or reception | A polo or work shirt with a visible chest mark | Sizes by style, pieces per person and an approved logo reference |
| Counter staff | A tee or polo checked with apron straps in position | Garment rows separate from aprons or other employer-provided items |
| Service staff | A shirt with a front, back or sleeve location that the usual outfit leaves visible | Each print location and the actual number of wearers |
| Promotional or event staff | A matching tee with the event artwork clearly distinguished | Event quantities kept separate from the permanent uniform record |
Choose a shared colour and artwork direction before deciding whether every role needs the same garment. The T-shirt versus polo comparison helps separate appearance from fabric and fit. Then send your role breakdown to ANCO's Calgary hospitality-uniform service.
Check the logo with the apron in place
- Identify the apron or other layer normally worn with the proposed shirt.
- Position it as worn during service, including straps and ties.
- Inspect the proposed logo location from the customer's likely view.
- Mark any overlap on the reference image and request a revised proposal if needed.
- Confirm artwork dimensions, garment style and final location before approval.
A design may need a different location or scale to remain useful. The application still needs review: STAHLS' heat-press guidance explains how raised construction affects the pressing surface. A visible location is not automatically a suitable production location.
Illustrative example: a café's chest logo
An apron strap changes the proposed placement
Illustrative example · Not a documented customer order
A café selects a proposed staff tee and shows a chest logo on a flat mockup. When a staff member tries the outfit with the usual apron, a strap crosses the logo. The coordinator marks the overlap and asks for a revised location to review.
The staff member also checks ordinary reaching across the counter and chooses a preferred fit from the style chart. The coordinator records the approved location only after the garment and artwork review, keeping apron compatibility and print feasibility as separate checks.
Plan washing and replacements alongside the first order
- Describe the actual laundry routine and identify any special process before choosing garments.
- Resolve garment and decoration care instructions together.
- Record the approved style, colour, size range and artwork version.
- Give new staff the current style chart rather than another employee's size recommendation.
- Ask for explicit approval before accepting a replacement style or colour.
For any protective-clothing requirement, the CCOHS PPE-program framework supports keeping the decision with the employer's hazard assessment. This guide does not select kitchen protective clothing or establish food-safety compliance.
Bring the role and apron checks to ANCO's work-uniform service. Keep the final decisions in a uniform reorder record. When roles or layers change, repeat the work-uniform planning review before treating the previous specification as suitable.
Sources and scope
Manufacturer examples explain specific products and do not confirm ANCO stock, equipment or suppliers. ANCO reviews the proposed garment, artwork and order before confirming suitability.