Shirts | Work

Work Shirts for Trades, Warehouses & Outdoor Work

The right work shirt needs to do more than look professional. It should suit the conditions you're working in, allow comfortable movement and provide the practical features your job requires.

At House of Uniforms, our work shirts range includes traditional cotton drill shirts, hi vis work shirts, lightweight vented designs and specialised flame-resistant garments.

Whether you're fitting out a construction crew, warehouse team, maintenance business or outdoor workforce, you'll find work shirts from established Australian workwear suppliers including Syzmik, Bisley, JB's Wear and KingGee.

Our collection includes both short sleeve and long sleeve work shirts, with different fabrics, fits and features to suit different working environments.

Cotton Drill Work Shirts

Cotton drill work shirts are a popular choice for trades and industrial workplaces thanks to their sturdy woven construction and practical everyday comfort.

Drill fabric is typically woven with a diagonal structure that provides a durable feel. Many of our drill shirts are made from 100% cotton, although fabric composition and weight vary between styles.

Cotton drill work shirts are available in different weights, allowing you to choose between more substantial fabrics and lighter options for warmer conditions.

Depending on the garment, features may include chest pockets, reinforced stitching, ventilation panels and different button or closure arrangements.

Cotton drill can also provide a suitable base for logo embroidery, subject to the individual garment and its intended workplace use.

Hi Vis Work Shirts for Day & Night

Our range includes hi vis work shirts for workplaces requiring high visibility clothing, with selected day-only and day/night designs.

Options include traditional high visibility shirts, reflective taped work shirts and styles with specialised taping arrangements.

The correct garment depends on your working environment, visibility requirements and applicable workplace standards.

Always check the Australian Standards and classification stated on the individual product page, and confirm that the garment meets your workplace's requirements before ordering.

If you need other high visibility garments to coordinate with your shirts, explore our Hi Vis & Safety collection.

Flame-Resistant Work Shirts

Some workplaces require specialised protective clothing because of exposure to heat, flame or other hazards.

Our work shirts collection includes selected flame-resistant garments from Syzmik and Bisley, including specialised protective fabrics.

These garments are not interchangeable with ordinary cotton drill shirts or standard hi vis clothing.

Protection properties, certifications and suitability depend on the individual garment. Always check the manufacturer's specifications and your workplace's PPE requirements before purchasing.

Branding on flame-resistant work shirts must be assessed before decoration, as embroidery threads, backing materials, transfers and placement can affect the garment's protective properties or compliance.

Our team can review your branding requirements, but decoration should only proceed where a suitable method has been confirmed. See our flame retardant embroidery option.

Lightweight & Vented Work Shirts for Summer

Working outdoors or in warm environments can make fabric weight, ventilation and garment construction especially important.

Our collection includes selected lightweight cotton drill, ripstop and vented work shirts designed with warmer working conditions in mind.

Look for styles such as Cool Lightweight Drill, X Airflow and Work Cool, checking each product for its specific features.

Depending on the garment, ventilation panels, breathable fabrics and lighter construction can help improve comfort during physically demanding work.

Long sleeve work shirts can provide additional arm coverage, while short sleeve styles may be preferred where workplace requirements permit.

For warmer weather, consider the balance between fabric weight, coverage, durability and any mandatory safety requirements.

Men's & Women's Work Shirts

Our collection includes work shirts in men's and women's fits, making it easier to coordinate clothing across a workforce.

Some ranges offer complementary styles, colours and features in different cuts, allowing team members to select garments that suit their fit preferences while maintaining a consistent uniform appearance.

When choosing work shirts for a team, consider garment measurements, sleeve length, movement and whether different roles require different clothing features.

Custom Embroidered Work Shirts With Your Logo

Adding your business logo to suitable work shirts helps create a consistent, recognisable uniform across your team.

At House of Uniforms, we provide logo embroidery completed in-house at our Moorabbin, Melbourne facility.

Logo embroidery is a popular option for compatible cotton drill and general work shirts, particularly for chest logos and company identification.

For hi vis and flame-resistant garments, the suitability of embroidery or other decoration methods must be confirmed before production, including any potential effect on the garment's safety performance or compliance.

Personalised Work Shirts With Employee Names

Employee names can be a practical addition to staff uniforms, especially for customer-facing tradespeople, service teams and businesses with multiple employees.

Our Personal Name Embroidery service has no minimum order quantity and can be added to suitable work shirts.

Names can also be combined with a company logo where the garment and decoration requirements allow.

For specialised protective garments, decoration suitability must be assessed before any names or logos are applied.

Work Shirts FAQs

What's the difference between cotton drill and regular work shirts?

Cotton drill refers to a woven fabric construction commonly used in workwear for its durability and substantial feel. Other work shirts may use ripstop, polyester blends, stretch fabrics or specialised protective materials. The best option depends on your working conditions and requirements.

Do you sell short sleeve and long sleeve work shirts?

Yes. Our range includes both short sleeve and long sleeve styles, including cotton drill, hi vis and selected specialised work shirts.

Do you have hi vis work shirts with reflective tape?

Yes. We offer selected reflective taped hi vis work shirts, including day/night styles. Check the individual garment's stated classification and confirm it meets your workplace requirements.

Which work shirts are best for hot weather?

Lightweight drill, vented and selected ripstop work shirts are worth considering for warmer conditions. Look at each garment's fabric weight, ventilation features and coverage, while ensuring it meets any applicable workplace safety requirements.

Can you embroider our company logo on work shirts?

Yes. We embroider logos on suitable work shirts in-house at Moorabbin.

What's the minimum order for embroidered work shirts?

New logo embroidery orders generally require a minimum of 12 garments. Repeat orders using existing embroidery artwork have no minimum. Plain work shirts can be ordered individually.

Do you have women's work shirts?

Yes. Our collection includes selected women's work shirts from leading workwear brands, with different fabrics, fits and sleeve lengths.

Do you also sell business and casual shirts?

Yes. For office and corporate clothing, browse Shirts | Business. For more relaxed everyday styles, explore Shirts | Casual.

How much do custom work shirts cost?

It depends on the garment, branding method, logo size and quantity. Our How Much Does Custom Branding Cost? page gives ballpark examples, and we'll quote properly once we know what you're branding.

Do you deliver work shirts Australia-wide?

Yes. House of Uniforms is based in Moorabbin, Melbourne and delivers plain and branded work shirts throughout Australia.