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Garment Relabelling Services
Relabelling Services | House of Uniforms

Garment Relabelling Services

Garment relabelling is a service that we offer on some of our brands. It involves...
Custom Socks with Your Logo
Custom Branded Socks | House of Uniforms

Custom Socks with Your Logo

Get your Business, Brand or Crew rocking some serious style with custom designed logo socks!...
What are Epaulettes?
What are Epaulettes?

What are Epaulettes?

Epaulettes (pronounced eh-puh-lets) originated in France at the end of the 17th century. Originally, they...
How is Bamboo used in garments?
How is Bamboo used in Garments | House of Uniforms

How is Bamboo used in garments?

Bamboo has been used for centuries for everything from construction to aquaculture - this versatile...
What Makes a Fabric Breathable?
What Makes a Fabric Breathable?

What Makes a Fabric Breathable?

So, you've read about Breathability Ratings and are ready to take the next step in...
What is a Breathability Rating?
What is a Breathability Rating?

What is a Breathability Rating?

What's an R.E.T? How about an M.V.T - is that like an MVP? And what...
What is a Water Resistance Rating?
What is a Water Resistance Rating?

What is a Water Resistance Rating?

Confused about what those numbers are after the words "Water Resistant"? Don't worry, we've got...
The Cotton Blog | What is Mercerised Cotton?
The Cotton Blog | What is Mercerised Cotton?

The Cotton Blog | What is Mercerised Cotton?

So what is Mercerised Cotton? It's not a different species of cotton, but rather a...
What is Silk?
What is Silk?

What is Silk?

The earliest evidence of silk dates back to more than 8,500 years ago - but...
What is Chambray?
What is Chambray?

What is Chambray?

Chambray or denim? There's a difference ... we promise!
What is a "Fully Fashioned" Garment?
What is a "Fully Fashioned" Garment?

What is a "Fully Fashioned" Garment?

When it comes to the world of knitwear, there are two basic types of manufacturing...
What is Borosilicate Glass
What is Borosilicate Glass

What is Borosilicate Glass

Borosilicate glass provides excellent strength, clarity & visual quality, making it the perfect choice when selecting...
How is Silver used in garments?
How is Silver used in garments?

How is Silver used in garments?

We all know that silver is used in jewellery & cutlery (there's a reason it's still...
What is Spandex?
What is Spandex?

What is Spandex?

If the word Spandex has you thinking 80s fluoro activewear, you're not alone - but did...
What is Linen?
What is Linen?

What is Linen?

Derived from the flax 🌾 plant's fibres, Linen exhibits remarkable strength, absorbency & quick-drying properties. This...
UPF Ratings Explained
UPF Ratings for Clothing | House of Uniforms | Melbourne

UPF Ratings Explained

You may have noticed sometimes when purchasing clothing that a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating...
UPF and SPF | What's the Difference?
UPF and SPF | What's the Difference | House of Uniforms | Melbourne

UPF and SPF | What's the Difference?

UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) & SPF (Sun Protection Factor) are 2 different units of measure...
New Spandex Stretch Collection With Pro-Tek | Greys Anatomy
New Spandex Stretch Collection With Pro-Tek | Greys Anatomy

New Spandex Stretch Collection With Pro-Tek | Greys Anatomy

Commencing from the start of 2022 the Barco group of scrub brands will be incorporating Pro-Tek...
What is a Pantone Colour?
Pantone Colours | House of Uniforms

What is a Pantone Colour?

Looking to create brand consistency & save yourself time & hassles? Assigning a Pantone colour to...
What is a Vector file & why do I need one?
What is a Vector file & why do I need one?

What is a Vector file & why do I need one?

A Vector or EPS file is essential in helping to achieve a great outcome for...
Nano Gear Fabric
Nano Gear Fabric | House of Uniforms

Nano Gear Fabric

What sets Nano-Gear fabric apart from Cool Dry or other high-tech, high-performance fabric is it's uncommonly...
Silver Tech Fabric Range
Silver Tech Fabric | House of Uniforms

Silver Tech Fabric Range

A blend of yarn treated Cool Dry & nano-scale silver technology. Silver Tech by Stencil...
Ice Cool Fabric
Ice Cool Polo Range | House of Uniforms

Ice Cool Fabric

Specifically designed for the Australian climate. Ice Cool takes comfort to a new level. Lightweight,...
Eco Thread Collection | Coffee Charcoal Fabric
Coffee Charcoal Fabric | House of Uniforms

Eco Thread Collection | Coffee Charcoal Fabric

The Kahve Coffee Charcoal polo by Stencil is crafted from a yarn made from coffee...
Employee Appearance How to Have the Uncomfortable Conversation
Employee Appearance How to Have the Uncomfortable Conversation

Employee Appearance How to Have the Uncomfortable Conversation

How your employees dress can have a huge impact on the success or failure of your...