If youre here, youre probably doing one of two things: dialing in your own kit, or standardizing uniforms across a team. Either way, TILIT Supply works best when you make a few decisions up front so youre not re-ordering twice.

Jump to: Uniform checklist | Fit and role planning | Logo and marking | Next steps

Uniform checklist (what to decide before you order)

• Who is this for? Solo replacement, new hire kit, or a tight-SKU team program.
• Roles and movement: Line, prep, pastry, expo, bar, service, management. Each role wants different pocketing and freedom through the shoulders and hips.
• Heat and mess: Think about how often you hit the dish pit, how much flour or oil is in the air, and whether youre moving between kitchen and floor.
• Laundry reality: Home wash, service, or both. Plan for repeat cycles, stain exposure, and how fast you need pieces back in rotation.
• What has to match: Color consistency, silhouette, and logo placement. The fewer variables, the easier it is to re-up later.

This is the a fit for everyone part of uniforming: not one garment for every person, but one standard that still respects body types, roles, and the way people actually work.

Fit and role planning (so the kit gets worn)

Uniforms dont earn loyalty by being precious. They earn it by disappearing during service. When youre choosing pieces, focus on the friction points you already know:

• Reach and bend: If someone is constantly overhead or deep in lowboys, prioritize mobility through the back and shoulders and avoid restrictive rises and waistbands.
• Pockets that make sense: Pens, tweezers, thermometer, wine key, notepad. Choose pocket layouts that match the tools your team actually carries.
• Apron workflow: Tie length, neck comfort, and where the towel lives matters more than people admit. Make it consistent and you cut daily annoyance.
• Womens fit considerations: If you offer womens fit options, treat them as a first-class SKU in the program, not an exception you solve case-by-case.

If youre building a program for operators, aim for a small, repeatable set: one or two tops, one apron style, and one pant silhouette that covers most roles. A tight SKU count makes forecasting and restocks easier and keeps new-hire ordering clean.

Logo and marking: decide placement before youre in a rush

If youre adding branding, choose a placement that holds up to real use and doesnt fight the job. In practice, that means:

• Placement that stays readable: Areas that dont fold, knot, or get covered by apron bibs and towels.
• One standard for the whole team: Consistency looks intentional, and it prevents one-off approvals.
• Think about reorders: Pick a location that works on future batches even if you shift sizes or update the kit.

Keep it simple and repeatable. The goal is a uniform that gets worn everywhere you work, not a one-night look.

Next steps (quick actions that save time)

1. List the roles youre outfitting and write the must-carry tools for each.
2. Set your core kit for day-to-day: the pieces people will reach for when theyre slammed.
3. Confirm sizing coverage across your team before you commit to a standard.
4. Document the spec (color, fit, logo placement) so reorders are frictionless.