Whilst people may order clothing in bulk and believe that it is the best solution, a singular sizing session can save you in the long run.
Valuing your employees’ opinions is a great way to build trust and increase morale, and therefore increase retention. The best way to do this is through a sizing session. No two people are going to be the same shape or size, reducing individuality and comfort for the sake of perceived convenience may lead to problems down the road. Sizing sessions will save you time, energy, and money in the long run.
What Is a Sizing Session?
A sizing, or fitting session, is a great way to simplify the uniform roll-out process. In many cases, a bulk uniform order will be placed without catering to the needs and individuality of those wearing it.
In a sizing session, a designated portion of time is set aside for those needing the uniform to find their best size. This allows for ease of movement whilst wearing their uniform, ensures safety and allows people to feel confident.
What Are the Benefits of a Sizing Session?
A sizing session allows you to flag any issues before they build up. Each employee will be able to voice their opinion and ensure that their uniform fits them correctly and allows them to do their best work. This increases the efficiency of the process and makes it smoother for everyone.
Above all, it enhances employee morale. High morale is the key to a successful work environment, when people feel their best, they are able to perform their best.
Enhanced Employee Comfort
Comfort is paramount when it comes to uniforms. When ordering in bulk, it is easy to end up with a uniform that is restrictive or chafing which only gets worse over time. This may lead to more wear and tear, resulting in having to replace the garments more frequently.
Taking the time to ensure that each garment fits correctly and provides full range of movement is essential. Your staff are your greatest asset, and it is vital that they feel comfortable wearing those clothes every day.
Professional Appearance
Your uniforms are your brand. Sloppy sizing will reflect poorly on your company, and it is important that the uniforms are clean and cohesive across the board. This is extremely difficult to achieve in a bulk order as no two people are the same shape or size.
When people receive uniforms that do not fit them correctly, you run the risk of them not wearing them at all. On the other hand, when people are comfortable and seeing the benefits of the uniform, they will be more than happy to wear the clothes that represent your brand in the best way possible.
Improved Safety
In many industries, the safety of staff is paramount. This starts with uniforms. Ill-fitting uniforms can quickly become a safety hazard, from loose clothing getting caught in machinery or restrictive clothing causing accidents.
In a bulk order it would be extremely difficult to go through people’s uniforms individually to ensure that safety protocols are being followed. Or waiting for complaints to fix it. A sizing session gets in front of these issues and solves them before they become problems.
A uniform sizing session ensures that all garments fit appropriately and adhere to safety standards, thus reducing the risk of workplace accidents.
Cutting Long Term Costs
A uniform sizing session may seem like an additional upfront cost but can lead to long term savings. Properly fitting uniforms from the start are less likely to suffer from wear and tear caused by improper fit. Ensuring garments fit correctly allows for durability, meaning that uniforms have to be replaced less frequently.
Increased Efficiency
The uniform distribution process can be long and arduous. Whilst a bulk order may seem like the easier option, it can lead to difficulties down the line. Sizing sessions streamline the distribution process.
Ensuring the correct fit for each person reduces the need for exchanges or alterations. This efficiency minimises delays and allows for everyone to have their uniforms in a timely manner.
Personalisation
Giving people a choice in what they wear is essential to morale and encourages team values. Unlike bulk ordering, where each person is just another cog in the machine, sizing sessions provide a personal experience.
They allow for people to find the most comfortable size, and any body shapes or additional requirements can be accommodated easily. This personalisation provides an overall satisfaction with the uniform distribution process.
Inventory Management
Sizing sessions promote efficiency. Conducting a sizing session allows you to collect accurate data on the uniform sizes required. In the future, if replacements are needed, you already have the data from the last session to go off. And if people need to change their size, it is far easier for them to voice this rather than doing the whole process for everyone again.
Inventory management will help to maintain appropriate stock levels and reduce wastage from ordering incorrect sizes, saving you time and money in the long run.
The Solution: Enduro’s Sizing App and PersonPack Service
Our Sizing App and the PersonPack service were designed to make the uniform rollout process simple.
With our innovative Sizing App, we use AI technology and computer algorithms to find each individual’s perfect size. The app measures the user head-to-toe and recommends the best size in a variety of products. It allows you to do individual sizing sessions at any time, in any place.
In turn, this allows you to know exactly what to order and for whom. You can be sure that each person will have correctly fitting garments, saving you time, money and effort.
Once everybody has found their perfect fit, our PersonPacks ensure that the correct uniform is distributed to the correct person. Each individual’s products are packed together with their name and description on the front. The whole process, from sizing to distribution, is streamlined with Enduro.
Read more about our PersonPack Service here.
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