Work Uniforms in NZ: What a Team Uniform Costs and How to Budget
A work uniform costs the garments plus the branding. On our listed prices in November 2026, kitting out a team of five with two polos each costs about $197 before branding, and two drill shirts each cost about $416. Branding is quoted separately, and it covers a one-off set-up fee, the logo application and freight.
What Garments Cost
These are our listed prices at the time of writing. Many are currently discounted, so prices can change, and every figure here is before branding.
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Portwest Naples Polo Shirt
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$19.70 |
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Portwest Turin Premium T-Shirt
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$19.70 |
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Portwest Naples Ladies Polo Shirt
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$21.40 |
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Bisley Original Cotton Drill Shirt
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$41.59 |
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Essential Two Tone Polo Shirt
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$40.50 |
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Bisley Recycle Taped Two Tone Hi Vis Drill Shirt
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$45.50 |
Budgets for a Team of 5, 20 and 50
These examples assume two garments per person, and they’re before branding.
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Naples polos
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$39.40 | $197.00 | $788.00 | $1,970.00 |
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Bisley cotton drill shirts
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$83.18 | $415.90 | $1,663.60 | $4,159.00 |
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Bisley taped hi-vis drill shirts
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$91.00 | $455.00 | $1,820.00 | $4,550.00 |
Choosing garments is about more than price. Durability, comfort, and fit decide how long a uniform lasts, which is why durability is your best safety metric when it comes to workwear.
What Branding Adds
- A one-off set-up fee may apply to prepare your artwork. It isn’t charged again on repeat orders once your artwork is approved, and larger orders may qualify for set-up fee incentives.
- A per-logo application cost, which varies with the method, the logo size and the quantity.
- Freight, which is included in your quote.
- Heat-press logos don’t need a set-up fee, but they carry a per-logo charge.
Every branded order has a minimum of six garments, which keeps the set-up and application fees cost-effective. Your quote covers your products, set-up fees, logo costs and freight, and you approve it before production starts. See our branding FAQ for the details.
Ways to Save on Work Uniforms
- Keep the range small. Fewer garment styles mean simpler ordering and easier replacements.
- Use one logo placement where you can, because each extra logo adds an application cost.
- Supply a vector logo file so there’s no artwork clean-up cost. See how to brief a workwear supplier.
- Order for the whole team at once, because bulk screen printing costs less per garment as quantities rise.
- Reuse your approved artwork for new starters and reorders. There’s no new set-up fee.
- Plan ahead. Production takes 3 to 15 working days, and a rushed order is harder to budget.
Getting an Accurate Quote
Tell us the garments, sizes and quantities, your logo and where you want it. Use the Add My Logo button on a product page or our enquiry form, and we’ll send a mockup and quote. For planning advice, read our guide to setting up staff uniforms or the business uniform guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do work uniforms cost in NZ?
On our listed prices, a polo costs from about $20 and a drill shirt about $42, so two polos for a team of five cost about $197 before branding. Branding is quoted separately, so ask for a mockup and quote.
How much does it cost to add a logo to workwear?
It depends on the method, logo size and quantity. A one-off set-up fee may apply, and each logo has an application cost. Your quote covers products, set-up fees, logo costs and freight, so ask for one.
Is there a minimum order for branded uniforms?
Yes. All branded workwear orders have a minimum of six garments, which keeps the per-logo set-up and application fees cost-effective.
Do set-up fees apply to repeat orders?
No. Once your artwork is set up and approved, it can be reused for future orders without a new set-up fee. That helps when you add new starters or replace worn garments.
How long do branded uniforms take?
Our standard production turnaround for branded workwear is 3 to 15 working days, depending on order volume and decoration method. You’ll approve a digital proof before production starts.
Can I get a quote for my team’s uniforms?
Yes. Send an enquiry through the branded workwear page, use the Add My Logo button on a product page, or call 03 266 1595. We’ll create a mockup and a quote covering products, set-up, logos and freight.
Ready to budget your team’s uniforms? Request a quote or call 03 266 1595.