Quick answer: CentralCustom embroiders or prints your logo onto branded gilets and bodywarmers — padded, softshell, fleece, hybrid and hi-vis — for company staff, trades and clubs. Choose from more than 50 styles including women's fits, with no minimum order, a free digital proof on every job, and standard dispatch 7–14 working days after you approve that proof.
A branded gilet is the layer most UK teams reach for once the mornings turn cold: warm enough to stand outside in, smart enough for client-facing staff, and sleeveless so anyone driving, lifting, coaching or serving keeps full arm movement. Because it's worn as the outer layer, your logo stays on show all autumn and winter — not hidden under a coat.
Corporate gilets and bodywarmers for every kind of team
"Gilet" and "bodywarmer" mean the same thing in the UK, so we stock both under either name. The main styles we decorate are:
- Padded and quilted gilets — the warmest option for cold, static work such as groundstaff, market traders and delivery drivers.
- Softshell gilets and bodywarmers — windproof, water-resistant and smart, the usual choice for corporate gilets worn by office, sales and front-of-house staff.
- Fleece and microfleece gilets — light, breathable and the most budget-friendly branded layer for indoor teams and warehouses.
- Hybrid and thermal bodywarmers — insulated front with stretch panels for active outdoor roles and coaching staff.
- Hi-vis gilets — fluorescent bodywarmers with reflective tape, branded for site and roadside teams.
Browse the full ranges: branded gilets and branded bodywarmers. Not sure which type suits your team? Our guide What is a gilet? explains the differences.
Embroidered or printed gilets?
Embroidered gilets are the hardwearing standard. A left-chest logo, stitched directly into the garment, survives years of wear and washing and suits quilted and textured fabrics that can distort print. Printed gilets make sense for large back designs, sponsor logos or names on smooth softshells and "printable" styles designed for transfer print. Many customers do both: an embroidered chest logo plus a printed back. We'll recommend the right method for your garment and artwork when we send your proof.
Why UK businesses and clubs order branded gilets from us
- No minimum order — one gilet for a new starter or fifty for a full rollout, at the same per-unit process.
- Free digital proof — you see exactly where your logo sits before anything goes into production.
- Women's and junior fits — many styles come in women's cuts, and some bodywarmers are available in kids' sizes for clubs.
- Matches your existing workwear — we keep your logo setup on file, so a gilet matches the embroidered polos, fleeces or softshell jackets you already have.
- Quote within one working day — email your logo and rough numbers to promo@centralcustom.co.uk, or use our quote form.
Who orders branded gilets?
- Trades and site teams — electricians, builders, landscapers and van-based crews who want a warm, visible, branded layer over a t-shirt or polo.
- Company and client-facing staff — estate agents, sales, events and hospitality teams wanting a smart corporate gilet that doesn't look like a hi-vis jacket.
- Sports clubs and coaches — a gilet over training wear marks out staff and coaches on the touchline and is warmer than a fleece in the wind.
- Schools, nurseries and care settings — fleece and softshell bodywarmers for staff on playground or outdoor duty.
Building a full winter kit? See our branded workwear and corporate uniforms range, or read how to kit out a UK team for the cold months.
FAQs
What's the difference between a gilet and a bodywarmer?
In the UK there isn't one — both describe a sleeveless insulated or shell jacket. We list padded, softshell and fleece styles under both names.
Can you wear a gilet in the office? Is a gilet professional?
Yes. A dark softshell or fine-quilted gilet with a neat embroidered chest logo, worn over a shirt or knit, reads as smart business casual and is one of the most popular corporate uniform layers we supply.
Is embroidery or print better for a gilet?
Embroidery for a chest logo on most gilets, especially padded ones. Print for large back designs on smooth softshell or printable styles.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We produce from a single gilet upwards. Per-unit cost comes down at higher quantities, but there's no minimum to order.
How long does a branded gilet order take?
Standard dispatch is 7–14 working days after you approve your free digital proof. Tell us if you're working to a tighter deadline and we'll be honest about what's realistic.
Do you offer women's and junior gilets?
Yes, on many styles — several gilets and bodywarmers come in women's fits, and junior microfleece bodywarmers are available. Tell us your sizes and we'll confirm options.
Ready to get a price? Request a quote or browse our gilets and bodywarmers. Still deciding between layers? Our fleeces vs softshells vs bodywarmers guide compares them side by side.
