Workwear & Corporate Uniform Manufacturing in Sialkot, Pakistan
- Est. 2005 · Sialkot, Pakistan
- MOQ 20–25 pcs per design · no limit for brands
- Free 24h digital mockup
- Sample 5–7 days, credited on bulk
- Bulk 15–25 business days · express 7–12
- DHL/FedEx/UPS 5–10 days
- 🛡️ Free remake within 3 days
What a company can have made in Sialkot: the uniform range
A company, facilities contractor, hospitality group or uniform distributor can have work polos and tees, work trousers and shorts, coveralls, hospitality aprons, work jackets and hi-vis vests and jackets manufactured in Sialkot, Pakistan from 20–25 pieces per design, embroidered with its own logo and delivered under its own label. Disclosure: this page is published by ZipaSports, itself a Sialkot manufacturer.
Uniform-making is an established trade in the city rather than a sideline. The Punjab Government's industry profile lists military and police uniforms among Sialkot's export product families, alongside sportswear, martial-arts uniforms, gloves and leather goods. The corporate and commercial end of that trade, polos for a cleaning contractor or aprons for a restaurant group, uses the same cutting, sewing and embroidery lines.
One wording rule applies throughout this page and on every ZipaSports quotation. Hi-vis garments are described as designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements: fluorescent fabric and reflective tape placed to the standard's layout. The factory does not make any claim beyond that, and buyers whose contracts require third-party test reports should say so at enquiry. The workwear range covers hi-vis and safety, work polos and tees, work trousers and shorts, coveralls, work jackets and hospitality aprons.
Why a sportswear factory is set up for company uniforms
What “made in Sialkot” means for a company uniform
“Made in Sialkot” for a company uniform means the polo, trouser or apron was cut, sewn, embroidered with the company logo, labelled and packed to a written specification inside one Sialkot factory, and that specification is kept on file so next year's reorder matches this year's. A uniform programme lives or dies on that second part: a facilities firm with staff on forty sites needs the polo issued in March to match the one issued in November.
The overlap with sportswear is closer than it looks. A work polo is the same polyester or poly-cotton piqué as a pit shirt or a golf polo; a work hoodie is the same 280–350 GSM fleece as a team hoodie; a company sports-day tee is a sublimated jersey. ZipaSports runs Tajima multi-head embroidery for logos, flatbed screen printing and DTF for larger prints, and lockstitch lines for twill trousers and coveralls, all on the same floor as the teamwear lines.
There is no stock catalogue and no price list at ZipaSports; every uniform is made from the buyer's specification, which suits companies that want a particular collar, pocket layout or colour rather than a nearest match from a blanks supplier. The city supports that model: the Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry reports about 6,800 firms on its register, so trims, threads, reflective tape and packaging are sourced locally rather than imported to order.
Garment by garment: fabric, weight and decoration options
The table lists the standard fabric and decoration options for each workwear garment; GSM ranges are given where the factory states them, and woven twill and canvas weights are specified per order against the buyer's brief.
| Garment | Fabric options | Weight | Decoration and construction options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work polos | Polyester piqué, or poly-cotton piqué | Piqué 160–200 GSM; poly-cotton 200–240 GSM | Embroidered logo on the left chest, contrast collar and placket, pocket, long or short sleeve |
| Work tees | Polyester interlock (performance) or cotton and poly-cotton jersey | 140–180 GSM; jersey weight per order | Screen-printed or DTF logo, back print, pocket |
| Hi-vis vests | Fluorescent yellow or orange polyester with reflective tape | Per order | Designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements; screen-printed or heat-transfer logo on the back, ID pocket |
| Hi-vis jackets and bombers | Fluorescent outer with reflective tape, quilted or fleece lining | Per order | Designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements; embroidered chest logo, zip-off sleeves |
| Work trousers and shorts | Poly-cotton twill, ripstop or canvas | Per order | Cargo and holster pockets, knee-pad pockets, triple-stitched seams, embroidered logo |
| Coveralls | Poly-cotton twill | Per order | Zip or stud front, elasticated back, reflective trim option, embroidered chest logo and back print |
| Hospitality aprons | Cotton canvas, poly-cotton twill or denim | Per order | Embroidered logo, adjustable neck strap, cross-back straps, leather-look strap option, pockets |
| Work hoodies and sweatshirts | Cotton-polyester fleece | 280–350 GSM | Embroidered or screen-printed logo, full or quarter zip |
Sizes run adult XS–5XL and women's XS–4XL, with women's-fit polos, trousers and coveralls drawn as separate patterns; custom size charts are drawn on request.
Corporate branding methods: embroidery, print, DTF and reflective tape
Embroidery is the default branding method for a corporate uniform because a stitched logo outlasts the garment and survives industrial laundering; print methods suit large, multi-coloured artwork or hi-vis back panels. All of them run in-house at ZipaSports in Sialkot.
| Method | Used on | Suits | Reorder note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embroidery (multi-head) | Polos, jackets, aprons, coveralls, caps | Company logos, staff names, department wording on the left chest or sleeve | Stitch file and thread codes kept, so the logo matches on every reorder |
| Screen printing (flatbed) | Tees, hoodies, hi-vis vest backs | Large one- or two-colour logos and site names across the back | Screens re-made from the same artwork; Pantone-matched inks |
| DTF transfer | Tees, polos, poly-cotton garments | Detailed multi-colour artwork on small runs | Prints from the same digital file each time |
| Reflective tape application | Hi-vis vests, jackets, trousers, coveralls, trim on work jackets | Visibility bands placed to EN ISO 20471 layout requirements | Tape width and placement are recorded on the approved spec sheet |
| Heat transfer vinyl | Polos, tees, vests | Names, roles or site codes added to garments already made | Adds a new joiner's name without a new run |
| Dye sublimation | Polyester tees and polos | All-over designs for company sports days, charity runs and event crews | Print file kept on record |
Send a vector logo (AI, EPS or PDF) and brand colour references; the free design service converts it to a stitch file and shows it on a mockup within 24 hours, and a physical sample in 5–7 days shows the embroidery on the actual fabric. A fuller comparison is on sublimation vs DTF vs embroidery.
Ordering checklist for a company uniform programme
A uniform programme is a size problem and a consistency problem before it is a design problem, so the checklist below is what the factory asks a company to settle before the mockup is approved; most delays come from a size roster that changes after production starts.
| Item | What to decide | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Size run across staff | A size for every employee against the factory's chart, men's and women's fit separately | Mixed sizes sit inside one 20–25 piece minimum; guessed sizes are the usual cause of remakes |
| Spares | Add spare pieces in the common sizes for new joiners and replacements | Avoids a fresh minimum run for two polos in June |
| Reorder consistency | Approve a physical sample; record Pantone references, thread codes, fabric spec and label positions | The approved sample becomes the reference standard for every reorder |
| Private labelling | Woven neck label, printed size and care label, hang tag, polybag | Applied in-house, so the garment carries the company's or distributor's name only |
| Department coding | Colour, collar or sleeve-stripe per department or site | Each colourway is a separate design for minimum purposes; plan the split |
| Names and roles | Embroidered name or role wording, or heat-transfer names for late additions | Personalised pieces cannot be reissued; decide before the roster closes |
| Packing and delivery | Pack per employee or per site; one delivery or split by location | Saves a sorting day at head office |
Distributors ordering for several client companies run each client as a separate specification file under the wholesale workwear or private-label workwear route, each with its own label and colour record.
Pakistan vs China vs Bangladesh for workwear: an honest comparison
Bangladesh wins very large plain-uniform tenders, China wins technical shells and hardware-heavy garments, and Sialkot wins mixed small runs where every piece carries an embroidered logo and a company label. A buyer with a 10,000-piece single-style tender should be talking to Dhaka or Chittagong, not Sialkot.
| Factor | Sialkot, Pakistan (ZipaSports) | China | Bangladesh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where it wins | Mixed orders of 20–25+ per design with embroidery, private label and several colourways | Technical outdoor shells, insulated and laminated garments, hardware-heavy jackets | Very large single-style tenders in basic woven and knit uniforms at line scale |
| Minimum per design | 20–25 pieces, lower on request; no limit for established companies and brands | Commonly 500–1,000+ per style | Set at line scale; ask the supplier for its current minimum per style |
| Embroidery and personalisation | In-house multi-head embroidery, names and roles included in the run | Available; usually a separate minimum | Available at volume; less suited to per-person variation |
| Duty into the UK and EU | 0% on apparel under UK DCTS and EU GSP+ as of mid-2026; confirm the current rate with your customs broker | Standard rate for the HS code | Check the applicable scheme for the origin with your broker |
Minimums: Fabrioza's comparison reports that Chinese contract manufacturers commonly set 500–1,000 or more pieces per style. UK duty: the TDAP's DCTS note states that Enhanced Preferences give 0% duty on 92% of product lines, apparel included, and that single-stage transformation qualifies most apparel. On the EU side, Business Recorder reports that more than 85% of Pakistan's exports, textiles and clothing included, enter the EU duty- and quota-free under GSP+. These preferences and the 0% apparel rate they give stand as of mid-2026; confirm the current rate with your customs broker before you budget. Neither scheme reaches the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Gulf: for those markets ZipaSports quotes delivered pricing that already includes import duty and local tax, so the buyer pays nothing extra at customs.
Timeline, reorders and the guarantee for a uniform programme
A first uniform order from ZipaSports runs to a fixed set of lead times: the digital mockup is free and returns within 24 hours; a physical sample takes 5–7 days, charged at sample cost and credited against the bulk order; bulk production is 15–25 business days after approval; express is 7–12 days at additional cost; and DHL, FedEx or UPS deliver in 5–10 days. For a large annual programme sea freight at 3–6 weeks is the cheaper leg, while courier suits a first run and top-ups.
Reorders are faster because the sample stage is skipped. The approved sample, Pantone references, stitch file and size chart are already on record, so a company sends the new size roster and the order goes straight to production. A facilities firm that issues uniforms twice a year can hold one specification and two delivery dates.
Every shipment leaves with a commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and the factory sends pre-shipment photos on request so head office can check the embroidery and labels before dispatch. Wash-fastness checks on printed pieces and measurement checks against the approved size spec are part of final QC.
Quality Guarantee: if any garment arrives with a manufacturing defect, we remake it free of charge — the remake goes into production within 3 days of your report. Defects covered are print or embroidery faults, open seams or missing trims, a wrong size against the approved chart and a wrong quantity; uniforms made to a company's own specification and label cannot be returned for change of mind, which is why the physical sample matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a company get embroidered work polos made in Pakistan?
Yes. ZipaSports in Sialkot, Pakistan manufactures work polos in polyester piqué at 160–200 GSM, or in poly-cotton piqué at 200–240 GSM, and embroiders the company logo in-house on multi-head machines, from 20–25 pieces per design with mixed sizes. The stitch file is kept for reorders.
Do your hi-vis vests meet EN ISO 20471?
ZipaSports hi-vis vests and jackets are designed to EN ISO 20471 visibility requirements, using fluorescent fabric and reflective tape placed to the standard's layout. The factory makes no claim beyond that wording; if your contract requires third-party test reports, say so at enquiry so we can advise before sampling.
What is the minimum order for a company with 30 staff?
One design of 30 polos in mixed sizes is a single order, because the minimum is 20–25 pieces per design and sizes mix freely inside it. A company with 30 staff can order polos, trousers and jackets as three designs, each from 20–25 pieces, and add spares in the common sizes.
Can we reorder the same uniform next year in the same colour?
Yes. The approved physical sample, Pantone references, thread codes, fabric specification and label positions are recorded after the first run, and the reorder is made to that record. Shade tolerance between dye lots is small and is explained before the reorder is confirmed.
Can uniforms carry our company's own label instead of a factory label?
Yes. Woven neck labels, printed size and care labels, hang tags and polybags are applied in-house, so the finished uniform carries only the company's or distributor's name. Uniform distributors can hold a separate label and colour record for each client company.
How long does a corporate uniform order take from Pakistan?
A first order runs to a mockup within 24 hours, a sample in 5–7 days, production of 15–25 business days once the artwork is approved, and 5–10 days by courier — roughly seven to nine weeks door to door. Reorders skip the sample and express production runs in 7–12 days at additional cost.
Is Pakistan or Bangladesh cheaper for workwear?
Pricing depends on fabric, quantity and decoration, so no honest general answer exists. Bangladesh suits very large plain-uniform tenders at line scale; Sialkot suits mixed runs from 20–25 pieces per design with embroidery and private labels. Send your specification for a quotation within 24 hours.
Do you make hospitality aprons and chef wear?
Yes. Bib, waist and cross-back aprons are made in cotton canvas, poly-cotton twill or denim with an embroidered logo, and chef jackets, trousers and front-of-house shirts are cut to the buyer's specification. A restaurant group can order aprons, chef jackets and staff polos as one order.
Does a UK company pay import duty on uniforms made in Pakistan?
No. Apparel made in Pakistan enters the UK at 0% duty under the DCTS Enhanced Preferences, and the EU at 0% under GSP+; both rates are as of mid-2026, so confirm the current rate with your customs broker. That access stops at the UK and EU border: it does not reach the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the Gulf, and into those markets ZipaSports quotes delivered pricing with import duty and local tax already inside it, so nothing extra is payable at customs.
Can staff names be added to uniforms?
Yes. Names and roles are embroidered under the logo during production, or applied by heat transfer vinyl for late additions such as a new joiner. Personalised pieces cannot be reissued to another employee, so most companies name only the polos and keep trousers and jackets generic.