There are a few ways to go if you are looking to purchase t-shirts for your pizza delivery drivers. Think about potential issues with staining, know your production challenges, understand what their look will mean to the customer, and then the choice becomes more clear.
The Flour:
If you’re the owner of a chain of pizza delivery stores, or you run a single local pizza shop, you know the business. You’ve likely delivered or been the maker of pizzas in the way back. You’ve worn, and still wear, a t-shirt for your business. You know what elements are all over the store. There are ingredients everywhere, one of the biggest being flour.
It’s white, and it’s everywhere, and even drivers who don’t make the pizzas inevitably find themselves around it, having to help in one way, shape, or form. So, maybe you’re thinking a white t-shirt is the “slice” of life with which to go for your company. We’d tell you, “No.”
Flour is easily wiped off or brushed away by hand. And there are other factors to take into consideration.
The Sweat and the Wet:
Those ovens crank out some serious heat. Around 700-800 degrees to be precise. Your drivers might help take pies out of those ovens. If they do, they’re exposed to the high temperatures. Even if they’re just nearby waiting for their delivery, they are still close enough to roast. In thinking about fabric decisions, going with a light cotton vs a heavier cotton is the right call.
Cotton in general is very breathable compared to other fabrics. Cotton is very light, yet sturdy as well, which will provide durability. That fabric of custom t-shirt is highly beneficial for both the comfort of the employees, as well as your wallet.
When it’s slow, at the end of their shift, or at closing time, your drivers are washing dough trays. Invariably, they’ll get wet from the splash of those industrial sinks. Not fun.
So, are you now pondering a black t-shirt for your business? After all, black hides a sweaty or wet look on most shirts. It’s your company, so it’s your call. But we would recommend going in a different direction.
The Secret Sauce:
It’s that red liquidy stuff that seems to be the most prevalent thing your business employees get on their t-shirts. How it happens is almost a mystery. It’s like pizza sauce is magnetically attracted to shirts.
You know it can stain a t-shirt, even when removed as good as can be. That’s why we recommend red shirts for you. The remaining sauce will be masked. When your driver shows up at the customer’s door, the sauce will seem nearly imperceptible. Your employee won’t appear slovenly. And guess what? Kinda a bonus—the red custom t-shirt will bring about a Pavlovian response from the customer. The color the shirt displays will have the customer thinking about the yummy sauce they’re about to feast on, and they will begin to salivate. They’ll eat a few minutes later, enjoy it, and will associate your business with their satisfaction. They’ll be reminded of the custom red t-shirt and your logo, and they’ll order again.
Quick Note on Printing Method:
If you’re looking to purchase custom t-shirts for your pizza shop or chain, silk screen printing is the method of choice if you’re purchasing in bulk (at least 12 shirts).
And assuming you’ll most definitely have at least this many employees, screen printing will be best for you. It’s a quick turnaround for us to make bulk orders, and it’s a cost-saver for you when you purchase a higher volume of shirts.
Your Red T-Shirt & Logo: What You Should Know:
If you are going to take our recommendation and run with red, here’s something you should know. Regarding your t-shirts and a logo, red and white is a brilliant combination. Recognize this pretty successful logo?
Even if you’re stocking your cooler with Pepsi products, you get the idea. The pairing of red and white is so enticing as a duo. Colors in this scheme pop boldly. In addition to the sharp, crisp colors that draw the eye, the contrast between red and white is high, making the colors stand out even more.
In Closing:
While the majority of our focus in this article was about the color of your custom t-shirt, there are other pieces of the “pie” to mull over when purchasing garments for your business. Remember, it’s not just a t-shirt. It’s your brand. It’s as important as the pepperonis you put on your pizza.