THE CLIENT AND EVENT:

Volair is a council-owned, not-for-profit organisation established to maintain leisure services across an entire borough. Any profits generated are reinvested back into the services provided, ensuring a continued benefit for the community.

THE BRIEF:

Volair required the design and development of a high-quality, functional uniform suitable for multiple roles, including Lifeguards, Reception Staff, Supervisors, Management, Personal Trainers, and Cleaning Employees. The uniform needed to offer comfort, durability, and ease of care while ensuring a professional appearance.

THE SOLUTION:

Wild Thang successfully secured the contract through a competitive tender process, leveraging expertise in complex uniform solutions across sectors. Key aspects of the solution included:

• Bespoke Uniform Design: Tailored garment options for each staff category to ensure role-appropriate attire.
• High-Quality Stock Management: Ensured a steady supply of uniform pieces with a wide range of sizes available on short notice.
• Comfort and Durability: Focused on movement flexibility and garment care, ensuring practicality for each role.
• Efficient Ordering System: Implemented a corporate scheme with streamlined ordering and ongoing personal support.

The outcome was a highly successful uniform program with positive feedback from both senior management and staff after extensive testing and wearing of the garments.

Results Summary:

Wild Thang’s collaboration with Volair delivered a tailored uniform solution designed for functionality, comfort, and ease of distribution:

• Customised Uniform Design: Garments were tailored to suit various roles, including Lifeguards, Reception Staff, and Personal Trainers, ensuring professional and role-appropriate attire.
• Packaged for Easy Distribution: Uniforms were pre-packed for individual staff members, streamlining the distribution process and ensuring a seamless handover at each site.
• Durable and Practical: The uniform range focused on comfort, movement flexibility, and ease of care, meeting the demands of active roles.
• Streamlined Ordering: A corporate scheme with personal support simplified the ongoing uniform replenishment process, ensuring availability of all sizes when needed.
• Positive Reception: Both staff and management praised the practicality and quality of the garments, highlighting the success of the program.

This partnership demonstrates Wild Thang’s ability to deliver efficient and innovative uniform solutions, combining tailored design, quality control, and logistical expertise to support leisure and community-focused organisations.