UNIFORM DESIGNING FOR ‘SKILLS ODISHA’

BY NIFT BHUBANESWAR
 INTRODUCTION - SKILLED IN ODISHA

To shift the conversation from “Skill” to "Skilled-in-Odisha", we will create an aspirational, branded idea that the best skilled people
from Odisha - stands as the ultimate mission of Odisha Skill Development Authority. It will enable the youth to train themselves to
their best, unlocking abundant opportunities in the near future, enabling their upliftment and bringing a drastic change to the society

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 HISTORY

● Uniforms have played vital roles since time immemorial. Be it in a ruler and its army, or people from a particular civilization.
Only can only differentiate them from the crowd was through their distinct dressing, which was wore by that particular group,
maintaining an uniformity, thus giving birth to a terminology called - Uniform.
● Historical research suggests that the first semblance of work uniforms can be traced back to the middle ages. During this time,
workers would wear badges on their own clothes to denote their specific job role, or to align themselves with a certain
employer, often the army or in service of Lords. This allowed them to quickly prove their legitimacy when carrying out their
services and also allowed for ease of recognition by others.
● Merchants who belonged to specific guilds also wore badges to show that their work and goods were deemed to be a high
enough quality for acceptance, showing to the people that these merchants could be trusted.

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 MODERN DAY UNIFORMS

All thanks to the growing industrialisation happening in our nation which has given birth to numerous firms striving to place
themselves on the top and rule the market. The rise of modern work uniforms can be tied to the growth of chain companies who
began to operate in different areas. By having a single uniform that employees would wear regardless of the area they operated in,
would give customers the reassurance that they would receive the same service wherever they were. This familiarity also helps
customers to quickly recognise a brand, even in a different location.

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 UNIFORM AND ITS IMPORTANCE

● It refers to a particular style of clothing which a group of people wear to show they belong to a group or a movement.
● Uniforms are a great team-building resource for your staff, and they can improve overall customer service as well as brand
awareness.
● Work uniforms can also help promote togetherness, unity, and pride. In short, they foster team spirit. When workers and
managers wear the same uniform, it shows that they are all part of the same team.
● It reduces anxiety for your employees over what they should wear work and saves them a lot of stress in the morning.
● It takes away the pressure of not keeping up with fashion trends and having the latest clothing.
● It doesn't bias between employees.
● Uniforms give employees a professional and an executive look.
● Not only do uniforms physically protect employees from harm, they also provide security.

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 BRANDING OF AN UNIFORM

1. CHEST

● The chest is the most common place to place branding on clothing. The left side is where one would
normally see a logo. It is the place where customers are used to looking for a logo.
● The right chest is also available for branding. This is great if the staff wears a name badge on their right side.
This is also a prime position if your organisation has two logos that they would like to showcase.
● Having a slogan or the name across the chest is also a very effective position to brand. It is clearly visible and
allows one to use more space on the item of clothing.

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2. SLEEVES

● In the modern-day uniform trend, sleeves have become a popular position to brand ones clothing. It allows
people to print or embroider on without needing to over crowd the front of a shirt. This is a great position
for branding clothing items such as polo shirts, t-shirts, tunics and hoodies.
● The sleeves are also a wonderful space to personalize the clothing with a name for sporting teams. It can
also include a team member’s number.

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3. ACROSS SHOULDER

● This position would be the largest for branding.

● In sports it is often where you would see the surname of the player.
● It is the space you would use for maximum exposure.

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4. LOWER BACK

● The lower back is perfect to add a slogan, name, team name or even a tagline.
● This area can be printed on easily.
● While it is possible to print on most items of clothing the most popular are the t-shirt, jumper and jacket.

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5. LEGS

● It is a common place today to see a small logo printed on the hip of a pair of tracksuit pants.
● It is a perfect position to place a club name, players name and number. For a more corporate look one can
embroider a logo on the back pocket of cargo pants.

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UNIFORM AND ITS NECESSARY ELEMENTS

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ELEMENTS NECESSARY IN AN INNERWEAR

● Easy to wear
● Easy to clean
● Stain resist
● Breathable
● Pockets
● Formal look
● Friction resistant

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1) Comfort: size and stitching

2) Practicality : usefulness of design features, pockets, etc.

3) Durability and ease of maintenance type of fabric used

4) Suitability : with regard to individual appearance

5) Appearance / Aesthetics: colours, design, styles

Points to be considered while designing uniform:

1. General profile of the employee Image and identity of the property Comfort in wear
2. Purpose of worK
3. Appearance & style
4. Climatic conditions of the place Budget & value for money Fabric
5. Ease of availability of material Staff turnover

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Since the wearer has to wear the uniform for long hours, they should be most comfortable. It should be loose enough to allow the staff to perform all tasks efficiently
without causing impediments. Tight clothes restrict movement while causing continuous irritation and physical discomfort and result in reduced output and poor job
performance. Staffs whose jobs involve carrying heavy suitcases, balancing food trays, or any reaching, lifting and stretching need space or stretch room under the
arms, across the back and around the waist and chest.
2) Practicality : Usefulness of design features, pockets, etc.
●Besides comfort, certain other points need to be kept in mind. Pockets, collars, belts or sash design should be carefully thought out. Collars and cuffs should be
smooth and not puckered, not too tight or stiff.
●Accessories should be avoided as far as possible since they make laundering difficult. They also have a tendency to get lost or misplaced creating an incomplete look
appearing very shabby. Zips are more convenient than buttons and hooks. Trouser and shirt combinations work best for most strenuous jobs for both genders.

3) Durability and ease of maintenance type of fabric use

●The type of fabric used will differ with the location of the employee. The requirements of a chef working in a hot kitchen will be different from those of a front office
assistant in the air- conditioned lobby.
●Various fabrics are available according to their launderability, comfort and ease of maintenance.

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 FABRICS

TON – 100% cotton items are advisable for hot, uncomfortable areas especially kitchens since they ‘breathe’ and are
er. Pure cotton is difficult to maintain so unions or blends of cotton and synthetics can be used.
OL – is a requirement in cooler temperatures (air conditioning) and is indicative of status. Blended or pure wool can be
d for suiting. This needs dry-cleaning and is therefore expensive to maintain. These are frequently used only for
nagement positions
– is another fabric commonly used for the female supervisory and management staff. It is commonly used for restaurant
esses, front office staff and housekeeping supervisors. RAYON – is another popular fabric, especially when blended with
er fibres.
ON – has good washability but develops static, tending to stick to the body in hot areas as it allows no circulation of air.
RYCOT – most popular choice for uniforms as they have the advantages of both natural and synthetic fibres.
LL – Drill cotton is the popular choice for chef coats and aprons as it is cool, durable and easy to maintain.
ERDINE – popular suiting material, as they keep up appearances.

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FINALISED DESIGNS

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 Student’s final uniform:-

1. Student’s uniform: - 18

(i) shirt & trousers

(ii) waistcoat

2. Final uniform for students. - 27

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80-20 polyster cotton dyed(36”
width)

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80-20 polyester cotton dyed (36” width)

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Yarn count- 2/18*2/18
70-30 polyester viscose dyed
1mtr- 365 gm
Width-58”

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Final Uniform of Students:-

Tshirt :
Polycotton 60-
40 , 220-240
gsm double
teck knit, Matty
collared

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 Faculty Uniform
1. Faculty Casual Uniform (Polo t-shirt & Trousers) Tech Pack & Final look - 29

2. Faculty Formal wear Uniform ( Shawl Jacket , Trousers and shirt) Tech Pack & Final look - 30

3. Bill of materials for blazer. - 36

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Polycotton 60-
40,220-240
gsm,double teck
knit, Matty
collared

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Shirting-. 100% cotton dyed
 Shirting-. 100% cotton dyed

Mandarin collar
Count yarn 2/18*2/18
70-30 cotton viscose dyed
1mtr- 365gm

Width- 58 ”
Count yarn 2/18*2/18
70-30 cotton viscose dyed
1mtr- 365gm

Width- 58”

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Uniforms for students as per specification

Waist Coat : 1,000

Pants : 700 * 2 : 1,400
Shirts : 550 * 2 : 1,100
T-shirt : 450
Shoes : 1000

Total : 4500 + 5%GST

Uniforms for teachers as per specification.

Blazer : 1,550
Pants : 700 * 2 : 1,400
Shirts : 550 * 2 : 1,100
T-shirt : 450
Shoes : 1000

Total : 5000 + 5% GST

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