November 19, 2025

As the temperatures drop and the winter months approach, a smart layering piece becomes indispensable. At First Avenue Supplies, we know that comfort and practicality are just as important as branding and fit when you’re outfitting a team or building workwear wardrobes.

Here’s our guide to help you choose the right body warmer and how we can add your company branding to make it part of your corporate identity.

What To Look for When Choosing a Body Warmer as part of Your Branded Uniform

Finding the perfect body warmer isn’t just about picking the warmest or most stylish option; it’s about matching the garment to its purpose. Making the right choice depends on how and where it will be used: a lightweight gilet might be ideal for layering in mild conditions, while a heavy-duty, insulated body warmer could be essential for outdoor winter work.

Taking all the practical aspects into consideration, you also need to be thinking about the uniform and branding element. This makes your team recognisable and keeps consistency among your workforce. At First Avenue we not only supply a large range of body warmers, but we also offer personalised company branding on all products we supply. So, make sure you contact us today to discuss your requirements.

Here are some of the top considerations you should be thinking about when searching for the perfect branded body warmer for your team this winter.

1. Purpose & Activity

Because they have no sleeves, body warmers allow full arm movement, which is ideal for active roles, outdoor work, delivery, maintenance, events, or casual layering.

Ask: Will it be worn as an outer layer or mid-layer? Is the user indoors, outdoors, static or active? If it’s for winter outdoor use, more insulation is required.

When layering under another jacket, a lighter body warmer will often suffice; however, when worn alone in cold conditions, you’ll want something with more padding and insulation.

2. Insulation & Materials

Insulation: Down (natural feathers) offers excellent warmth but will lose its efficiency if it gets wet. Synthetic insulation will perform better in damp or humid conditions.

Outer material: Look for wind-resistant or water-resistant shells if used outdoors.

Fit: A snug fit helps trap warm air close to the body; if it is too loose, you’ll lose heat. However, having enough room to layer underneath is also important.

3. Sleeveless Design Benefits

With your employees’ arms uncovered, there will be less bulk and greater mobility. This makes body warmers ideal for tasks, outdoor work and for layering.

The design means you warm your core without overheating your arms, which is especially useful.

4. Practical Features to Check

Pockets: zipped external pockets, fleece-lined hand-warmers, internal compartments.

Adjustable hems/collars: help seal in the warmth and reduce drafts.

Visibility / hi-vis version: If the wear is work-oriented (construction, site work, outdoor security), you may need hi-vis colour, reflective tape and compliance with relevant standards.

Why Branding Matters for Your Body Warmers – and How First Avenue Supplies Helps

Once you’ve found the right body warmer, the next step is making it truly your own. For businesses, teams and organisations, custom branding transforms a practical garment into a professional uniform, one that reinforces your image, promotes team unity and enhances visibility. At First Avenue Supplies, we offer a complete end-to-end branding service to help you achieve exactly that.

Custom logo placement – Add embroidered or printed logos, company names or brand elements to the chest, back or sleeve.

Uniform or fleet-wide delivery – Whether outfitting a small team or a large workforce, we handle sizes, variants and branding consistency.

Durability and practicality – Branding methods are chosen for long-term wear, so logos stay sharp and vibrant through heavy use.

By combining a carefully chosen body warmer and thoughtful branding, you ensure your team is warm, mobile, professional and on-brand all season long. Get in touch today to discover our branding expertise.

Quick Checklist for Your Workwear Winter Body Warmer Selection

Before you order, it helps to review your priorities and ensure your choice balances comfort, performance, and presentation. Use this checklist to confirm you’ve covered all the essentials:

❑ Will it be outer or mid-layer?

❑ Indoor/Outdoor use? Activity level?

❑ Insulation: down or synthetic?

❑ Shell materials: wind/water resistant?

❑ Fit: snug yet allows layering?

❑ Sleeveless design makes sense for mobility?

❑ Pockets, adjustability, features checked?

❑ Branding requirements: logo, colour, hi-vis?

❑ Sizes and gender cuts covered for your team?

❑ Budget vs durability vs performance balanced?

Choosing the Right Body Warmers for Winter Workwear with First Avenue Supplies

A quality body warmer is more than just an extra layer, it’s an investment in comfort, confidence and brand visibility throughout the colder months. Choosing the right combination of insulation, fit, and finish can make all the difference to your team’s productivity and wellbeing.

With First Avenue Supplies’ branding knowledge and trusted workwear options, you can stay warm, look professional, and keep your company identity front and centre, whatever the weather.

Contact us today to discover more!