Beyond the Price Tag: Evaluating Uniform Total Cost of Ownership

When you're responsible for sourcing uniforms for a large workforce, the stakes go far beyond price. It’s about ensuring every dollar delivers long-term value. That’s where Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) becomes essential. TCO is the full picture. It’s not just the upfront cost of garments—it’s everything that happens before, during, and after the purchase.

Sustainability Case Study: Supplier Risk Assessment

In 2024, we undertook a comprehensive Supplier Risk Assessment to enhance transparency and assess potential risks within our supply chain. As part of this process, a Discovery Questionnaire was distributed to all our Tier 1 suppliers to evaluate their policies and standards for mitigating modern slavery risks.

Sustainability Case Study: Pre-loved Uniform Programme for DoC

To help utilise the reuse of uniforms by short-term workers, the Department of Conservation (DoC) launched a “pre-loved” uniform initiative.

Planet Positive: Deane Apparel's Journey Towards Waste Reduction

We aim to cut our landfill waste by 75% by 2028—a bold goal that focuses on end-of-life materials. This involves rethinking how we design, dispose of, and repurpose materials across our value chain. This commitment reflects our belief in minimising our environmental footprint and contributing positively to the planet.

The Frankie Shirt Dress

This is a uniform staple, contemporary, super comfy and flattering style. Lots of function – pockets galore and an elasticated waist.

Sustainability Case Study: Changing Habits

Sustainability is not just about large-scale initiatives—it’s also about the small, everyday changes that shift mindsets and build better habits. Over the past year, our team has made meaningful progress in reducing waste, sparked by education, personal commitment, and a culture of accountability.