Deane Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

General

What does Deane Apparel do?

Deane Apparel designs, manufactures and supplies high-quality uniforms and workwear for organisations across Australia. We help businesses create professional, practical and brand-aligned uniform programmes through custom design, in-house branding, managed stock holding and online uniform management.

From national franchise networks and healthcare providers to corporate teams and essential services, we deliver uniform solutions that work in the real world.

Who owns Deane Apparel?

Deane Apparel is proudly owned by the Alsco Group, a global textile and workplace services organisation. This backing provides the scale, stability and investment needed to support large Australian uniform programmes, maintain stock availability and continually improve our customer experience.

Uniform Design & Customisation

Can I customise my uniforms?

Yes. We offer extensive design and customisation— whether you're looking for a completely bespoke range or want to adapt existing garments, our design team can create a uniform solution that reflects your brand, supports your employees and performs in Australian working conditions.

Do you offer branding services?

We provide a complete range of branding options including embroidery, screen printing, heat transfers and custom trims, helping ensure your team presents a consistent and professional brand image across every location.

What makes your design process unique?

We don't start with garments. We start with your people. Our design team takes the time to understand your roles, workplace requirements, climate considerations and brand objectives before developing a tailored uniform solution. We combine the latest fabric innovations with practical design expertise to create garments employees actually want to wear.

Customer Experience

What kind of support do you offer?

Uniform programmes can be complex, especially when managing multiple sites, departments or states. That's why every Deane customer is supported by a dedicated team that includes account management, customer care, design, supply chain and technology specialists. From implementation through to day-to-day support, we're focused on making uniform management simple.

What do your customers value most?

Australian organisations choose Deane because we're easy to work with. Our customers consistently highlight our responsiveness, proactive communication, reliable delivery and user-friendly online ordering platform,. We pride ourselves on solving problems quickly and delivering on our commitments.

Who does Deane work with?

We're trusted by some of Australia's most recognised organisations across healthcare, retail, hospitality, transport, finance and franchising. Our customer portfolio includes organisations such as Commonwealth Bank, Bupa, McDonald's, Subway and Hertz, along with many other national and regional employers.

Uniform Quality & Supply Chain

How do you ensure product quality?

Quality has been at the heart of Deane for generations. Every garment is developed with a focus on durability, comfort and performance. Our quality assurance programme includes rigorous product testing, factory audits and ongoing supplier evaluation to ensure consistent standards are maintained throughout our supply chain.

What does your supply chain look like?

We operate a global supply chain supported by long-term supplier partnerships and clear ethical sourcing standards. Our sourcing approach is built on transparency, responsible procurement and continuous improvement, helping Australian organisations feel confident about where and how their uniforms are made

Can you support national uniform programmes?

We regularly support organisations with employees and locations across multiple Australian states and territories. Our warehousing, stock management and online ordering capabilities make it easier to maintain consistency across large and geographically dispersed workforces.

Sustainability

Is sustainability important to Deane?

We're committed to building a more sustainable uniform industry through responsible sourcing, reduced waste, improved supply chain transparency and investment in more sustainable materials. Our sustainability strategy includes goals focused on emissions, packaging, circularity and ethical sourcing.

How do you address ethical sourcing and modern slavery risks?

We maintain clear supplier standards and conduct supply chain assessments to identify and manage risks. Our approach is guided by ethical sourcing principles, supplier accountability and transparency.

Read our Modern Slavery Position Statement

Heritage & Experience

How long has Deane been operating?

Deane has been creating uniforms since the 1930s and has grown into one of Australasia's most experienced uniform providers. With decades of expertise across design, sourcing and programme management, we've helped organisations of all sizes build uniform solutions that strengthen their brand and support their people..

WWhat makes Deane different?

We combine the service of a dedicated uniform partner with the scale and capability required to support large organisations. Our customers choose us because of our design expertise, reliable supply chain, commitment to sustainability and customer-first approach. Most importantly, we make uniform programmes easier to manage.

What is Deane’s vision for the future?

Our vision is to create a better working world by delivering uniform solutions that unite and empower the workforce of tomorrow. We're continuing to invest in innovation, sustainability and customer experience to help Australian organisations get more from their uniform programmes.