Adding Your Logo to Hi-Vis and Safety Apparel in Saskatchewan

For construction, oil and gas, mining, and industrial companies in Saskatchewan, hi-vis and safety apparel is the uniform. Adding your logo turns required gear into a brand that clients, site managers, and the public recognize. But a logo in the wrong place can undercut the very thing the garment is for. Here is how to brand hi-vis vests, safety jackets, and workwear the right way.

Why Brand Your Safety Apparel?

• Site identification. On a busy site with multiple contractors, a logo shows at a glance who belongs to which crew.
• Professional image. Branded crews look organized to clients, inspectors, and the public driving past.
• Accountability and security. Branded gear makes it easier to spot someone who should not be on site.
• Recruitment. A sharp, consistent crew look helps when you are competing for skilled workers.

Where Should the Logo Go on Hi-Vis Gear?

In Canada, high-visibility safety apparel is covered by the CSA Z96 standard, which sets requirements for the fluorescent background material and retroreflective striping. Decoration should never cover the striping. The safest placements are:

• Left or right chest, on the fluorescent background between stripes
• Upper back, above the horizontal stripe, for larger company names
• Sleeves, on jackets and long-sleeve shirts where space allows

Keep logos reasonably sized and confirm placement with your safety lead or the garment manufacturer, especially if your company has its own PPE policy.

Embroidery vs. Printing on Safety Apparel

The right method depends on the garment:

• Hi-vis jackets, parkas, and soft-shells: embroidery is durable and looks premium on heavier fabrics.
• Mesh and lightweight vests: heat transfers or screen printing lay flat, where embroidery can pucker thin fabric.
• Hi-vis t-shirts: screen printing for larger runs, DTF for small runs or full-colour logos.
• Hard hats: durable vinyl decals with your logo or crew identification.

For a full comparison of methods, see screen printing vs. DTF vs. vinyl.

What About Flame-Resistant (FR) Clothing?

FR coveralls and shirts are common in Saskatchewan oil and gas and utility work. Not every decoration method or material is suitable for FR garments, because the decoration itself must not compromise the protection. Before ordering, send us the garment brand and model and check the manufacturer guidance. We will tell you plainly if a garment is not a good candidate.

Ordering Branded Workwear for a Whole Crew

1. Decide which garments every crew member gets (vest, jacket, toque, hard hat decal).
2. Collect sizes, and add a few extras for new hires and replacements.
3. Send your logo file and placement notes with your quote request.
4. Approve the proof. Standard turnaround is 1.5 to 2 weeks after approval.
5. Keep the same logo file and garment list on hand to make reorders quick.

Already buying safety garments through a supplier? We decorate customer-supplied workwear too. Read our guide to branded workwear for construction crews and trades, see custom embroidery in Saskatoon, or set up a repeat account through corporate orders.

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