A cleaning crew uniform that works is a branded polo that copes with a day of bending and reaching, stretch pants or shorts with real pockets, and a warm layer for the 5am office clean or the late shift after the tenants go home. Add a hi vis vest only for the jobs where a site asks for one. Below are the styles we'd suggest, and what each listing does and doesn't say.
Why a logo matters more for cleaners
Cleaners often work in someone else's building after hours. A polo with your business name on the chest tells the building manager, a security guard or a tenant working late who you are before anyone asks, and does the same at a client's front door for end of lease and domestic teams.
The polo: two fabrics, two kinds of shift
Both of these Aussie Pacific listings describe the fabric as snag resistant, which matters when you're brushing past trolleys, door latches and bin lids all day.
Lightweight polyester for hard physical work
The Aussie Pacific Tasman Mens Polo 1311 and the Tasman Womens 2311 are 150gm, 100% polyester. Both listings describe a "Moisture removal micro-knit", a "Dri-wear antibacterial finish", easy care fabric and side vents "for modern fit and enhanced movement". Light fabric and side vents suit a crew mopping, vacuuming and carrying gear between floors.
The men's and women's versions share the same 30 two-tone and solid colourways. Men's sizes run S to 3XL and 5XL in every colour, with 7XL in Black and Navy only; women's run 4 to 26. Several colourways are neon, and the listing warns neon "may have a variation to the actual garment", so see one before you order. And a neon yellow or orange Tasman is a sports style polo, not hi vis: its listing names no hi vis standard.
Polyester cotton pique for office and strata work
The Aussie Pacific Hunter Mens Polo 1312 and Hunter Womens 2312 are 210gm, 65% polyester and 35% cotton pique knit, listed as "Snag resistant fabric for longevity" with a "corporate look and feel". It's a heavier polo that looks at home in an office foyer or strata lobby during the day. There are 17 colours; men's sizes run S to 3XL and 5XL, with 7XL in Black, Navy and White and 8XL and 9XL in Black and Navy, and women's run 6 to 26.
What neither polo listing says: anything about stains, bleach or cleaning chemicals. Don't assume a polo will shrug off a splash. More ranges are in our polos collection; our men's vs women's polo fits guide explains how the two cuts differ.
Pants and shorts that bend and kneel
Cleaning means squatting at skirting boards, kneeling at a shower recess and reaching up to high shelves. Stretch and a gusset help stop pants pulling.
- The FXD WP-5 Lightweight Stretch Work Pant is 180gsm two way stretch cotton, polyester and COOLMAX fabric, with "COOLMAX® Fiber moisture wicking technology", an elastic side waistband, a gusset "for increased movement" and multiple utility pockets. It comes in Black, Khaki and Navy, in waist sizes 28 to 44.
- For women, the FXD WP-7W Womens Work Pants are 260gsm lightweight ripstop in 60% cotton, 38% polyester and 2% elastane, with flex hip panels in the waistband, an inleg gusset and knee darts "for shape and comfort", in Black, Khaki and Navy, sizes 6 to 20.
- For summer, the FXD WS-3 Stretch Short is a regular fit with a slimmer leg, in 295gsm stretch cotton canvas with back yoke stretch panels, in Black, Green, Khaki and Navy, waist 26 to 44.
Limitations worth knowing. Neither pant listing mentions knee pad pockets, so if your team kneels a lot, ask us first. The WS-3 is a heavier fabric than the WP-5 pant (295gsm against 180gsm), so it isn't the lightest choice for a hot day. The WP-5 comes in waist sizes only, so for women's sizing look at the WP-7W. For more short lengths and fits, our ruggers and work shorts guide compares them.
A warm layer for early and late shifts
An office with the heating off at 5am is cold, and so is the car park after a night clean. The Aussie Pacific Selwyn Mens Jacket 1512 and Selwyn Womens 2512 are a 320gm two layer soft shell, with a polyester and elastane outer, listed as "Light weight water repellent and wind resistant", with two side zip pockets. Black, Dark Navy, Navy and Slate are in both. Men's run S to 3XL and 5XL, with 6XL to 8XL in all but Slate; women's run 8 to 26, with Slate stopping at 22.
It's water repellent, not waterproof, and lists no hood: a layer for cold mornings, not a rain jacket. The outer is 5% elastane, so expect a little give when reaching.
Hi vis: only where the site asks
Hi vis depends on the site, not the job. Some sites ask for it, such as car parks, loading docks and building sites at handover. Rather than putting the whole team in hi vis, keep a few vests to go over the polo or jacket for those sites.
The Ritemate Hi Viz Vest RM4245T is 120gsm polyester with 50mm reflective tape in an H pattern front and back, listed with "Extra Strength Velcro and Binding", in orange, yellow or pink and sizes XS to 4XL. The listing states it meets AS 4602.1:2024 for "High Visibility for Day Wear". It names day wear only, so if your crew works a car park at night, check what the site requires. Our hi vis day and night guide explains the difference.
Always check the site's requirements with the building manager or principal contractor first. If you want your logo on a vest, keep it clear of the reflective tape. We don't describe any decorated hi vis garment as compliant.
If your crew also cleans warehouses, our warehouse and logistics kit list covers forklift areas.
Putting your logo on it
A left chest logo on both the polo and the jacket keeps the business name visible once the jacket goes on. Our embroidery or printing guide explains which method suits which fabric.
When you know your team's roles, sizes and sites, send us the styles, colours and your logo through our custom workwear enquiry form, and we'll come back with a quote.
