Restaurant Uniforms

Arklavo offers a wide range of customizable apparel for restaurant and cafe staff, including embroidered polos, button-down server shirts, apron-ready tees, zip-up fleeces for hosts, and branded caps. You can add your logo via embroidery, DTG printing, or heat press, depending on the garment and design. Every item ships with a free digital proof so you approve how everything looks before production starts.

No, there is no minimum order requirement at Arklavo. Whether you are outfitting two front-desk staff or an entire kitchen and front-of-house team, you can order exactly the quantity you need. This makes it easy for small independent restaurants and cafes to get professional branded apparel without committing to large bulk runs upfront.

Most orders ship within about 2 business days after your proof is approved. Because there are no lengthy production queues or minimum run setups, the turnaround is fast. Restaurants that need to replace uniforms quickly or onboard new staff in a hurry will find this a big advantage over traditional uniform suppliers that routinely take two to three weeks.

Embroidery is the most popular choice for restaurant poloshirts and button-downs because it holds up through repeated commercial washing and looks sharp against both light and dark fabrics. DTG and heat press printing are better for complex, multi-color logos on softer tees. Arklavo can advise on the right method for your specific logo during the free proofing stage, before you commit to any order.

Yes. Arklavo provides a free digital proof for every order before production begins. You review exactly how your logo is positioned, sized, and colored on the garment. If anything needs adjusting, you simply request changes and a revised proof comes back. No money changes hands until you are satisfied with the design, so there are no surprises when the shirts arrive.

Yes, orders over $150 ship free within the United States. For most restaurant and cafe uniform orders covering even a small team, reaching that threshold is straightforward. Orders under $150 still ship at a standard flat rate. All orders are fulfilled and shipped from the US, so delivery times are consistent and predictable for domestic buyers.

Yes. Use the code FIRST15 at checkout to take 15% off your first order. This applies to the full range of custom apparel, including shirts, polos, caps, and outerwear. It is a good way to test the quality and fit with a starter batch before placing larger follow-on orders for the rest of your team.

You can request a quote directly at arklavo.com/pages/request-quote. Helpful details to include are the garment style you have in mind, your preferred decoration method, approximate quantity, and your logo file if you have one. Arklavo's team will come back with pricing and, once you are ready, send a digital proof before production. There is no commitment required to get a quote.

Embroidered polos are the most common choice for servers, hosts, and cashiers at cafes and casual restaurants because they are comfortable for long shifts, easy to wash, and look consistently professional. Branded quarter-zips and softshell jackets are popular for hosts who spend time near entrances. Button-down oxfords are common for full-service restaurants aiming for a slightly more polished front-of-house look.

Absolutely. Many restaurants use color-coding to distinguish servers from hosts, kitchen supervisors from front-of-house staff, or part-time from full-time employees. Arklavo lets you mix garment styles, colors, and logo placements within a single order, so you can configure each role's look independently while keeping the overall brand consistent across your team.

Vector files such as AI, EPS, or high-resolution SVG are ideal because they scale cleanly for embroidery digitizing or print preparation. A high-resolution PNG at 300 dpi or above also works well for DTG and heat press. If you only have a low-resolution file, Arklavo's team can often work with it and will flag any concerns during the free proofing stage before production begins.

Embroidery is the most durable decoration method for high-frequency commercial laundering. The thread is stitched directly into the fabric and will not peel, crack, or fade the way printed graphics can over repeated wash cycles. For restaurant uniforms that get washed daily or multiple times per week, embroidery is the recommended choice and holds its appearance through years of regular use.