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Branded Clothing for a Modern Office Environment

Today’s modern office environment embraces individuality and comfort, making branded clothing a strategic tool for both employers and employees. Companies can use subtle brand elements on high-quality, comfortable pieces like golf shirts, jerseys, or scarves to foster a sense of unity and belonging. Employees, in turn, benefit from attire that reflects their personal style while adhering to professional standards. At XCO Group, we offer a wide range of corporate and lifestyle clothing that creates a shared identity among staff.

To better understand how the concept of uniforms has evolved into the stylish, comfortable, modern branded clothing worn today, let us at XCO Group take you on a journey of discovery to find out how the introduction of lighter, more breathable fabrics, interchangeable wardrobes, and mass production has changed the staid approach towards formal corporate wear.

Branded Clothing: The Evolution of Uniformed Workwear

While blue jeans and steel-toed boots might first pop into your head, workwear has shed its industrial revolution skin and evolved into something much more diverse. It all began with practicality, driven by the need for tough clothes that could handle the sweat and grime of manual labour. Back in the 19th century, workers relied on heavy cotton and wool, stitched at home by local tailors, prioritising function over fashion. With the mid-19th century came industrialisation, completely changing the game. Mass production and new techniques made branded clothing more accessible, cheaper, and easier to manufacture, paving the way for factories and the demand for branded workwear.

The 20th century saw workwear shed its purely utilitarian skin and combine the latest fashion trends. Innovative manufacturing techniques, such as those embraced by us at XCO Group, have turned corporate clothing on its head by combining both functionality and fashion. Workwear no longer just protects you from the elements; it makes a statement.

Command Attention When Wearing an XCO Wardrobe

At XCO Group, we understand the pressures of modern-day living and have incorporated interchangeable branded clothing items into our corporate and lifestyle range. We don’t want you to miss an important event or meeting because you don’t have time to change. With our corporate clothing range, you can comfortably pair sneakers with chinos and have a tailored jacket on standby.

Formal meetings to attend? No problem. Our dresses and tailored skirts make a statement in the office or boardroom. If polished casual ensembles suit your business, simply add your company logo to a smart-casual button-up shirt or T-shirt from our lifestyle clothing range. From presentations in front of board members to representing your company at a corporate-sponsored sports event, we will make sure that you are fashionably attired.

Turn Your Team into Brand Ambassadors with Branded PPE Wear

Forget billboards and ads – invest in branded PPE and clothing, and you will have a whole team of walking, talking advertisements. Imagine your employees equipped with stylish and functional gear sporting your corporate branding, interacting with customers and the public daily. Every interaction becomes a brand encounter, boosting exposure and building trust in a natural, authentic way. Your employees will feel proud and empowered representing your company in high-quality branded clothing, strengthening team spirit and loyalty. Perhaps it’s time to combine your traditional marketing channels with the power of a branded workforce. After all, it’s a win-win for your brand and staff.

Take Control of Your Brand with XCO’s In-House Expertise

At XCO Group, we offer more than just apparel. Consider us your one-stop corporate branding specialists, specialising in customised clothing, promotional items, and impactful branding. From printing to embroidery to our cutting-edge sublimation technology, everything happens under our roof, ensuring quality control and swift delivery.

Whether your logo requires intricate patterning, or you only need certain quantities of specific clothing items, our manufacturing factory is specifically equipped for customisation, giving you the flexibility to bring your unique vision to life.

Unlock Exponential Growth with XCO Digital’s Integrated Approach

Picture your marketing and sales seamlessly aligned, driving brand awareness and conversions like never before. That’s the power of XCO Digital. We blend cutting-edge technology with an extensive marketing network to craft digital strategies that deliver unmatched convenience, speed, and efficiency for your business.

Our success lies in a passionate team armed with top-tiered products and services. They bring decades of experience and creative energy to the table, ensuring your brand identity expands across the digital landscape, reaching the right audience with the right message at the same time. If you are ready to see your brand thrive in a digital age and your brand clothing in a modern era, partner with us at XCO Group and witness the transformation.

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Christelle Zietsman
Cell: 072 673 5568
Email: keyaccounts2@xco.co.za
Chevaughn van Zyl
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Martin Kruger
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Koenkie Mokwa
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Misha Joyce
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Corne Terblanche
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Mpumalanga
Humphrey Langa
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Misha Joyce
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Koenkie Mokwa
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Chevaughn Van Zyl
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Email: crm2@xco.co.za

Mariah Selamolela
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Limpopo

Karlien Van Vollenhoven
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Kholofelo Mokwele
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Martin Kruger
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Humphrey Langa
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Humphrey Langa
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Karlien Van Vollenhoven
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Email: orders1@xco.co.za

Koenkie Mokwa
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Email: dbu@xco.co.za

Mariah Selamolela
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Email: dbu2@xco.co.za

Mariette Claasen
Cell: 066 263 2882
Email: crm5@xco.co.za

Rico De Wet
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Email: rico@xco.co.za

Martin Kruger
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Email: limpopo@xco.co.za

Free State

Christelle Zietsman
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Email: keyaccounts2@xco.co.za

Jorne Du Plessis
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Kholofelo Mokwele
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Mariah Selamolela
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KZN
Christelle Zietsman
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Johan van Schalkwyk
Cell: 0767925719
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Western & Eastern Cape
Eddie Jackson
Cell: 082 927 9357
Email: wc@xco.co.za
Mariette Claasen
Cell: 066 263 2882
Email: crm5@xco.co.za
Northern Cape

Christelle Zietsman
Cell: 072 673 5568
Email: keyaccounts2@xco.co.za

Humphrey Langa
Cell: 082 967 9522
Email: dbu1@xco.co.za

Jorne Du Plessis
Cell: 082 550 8561
Email: fsandnc@xco.co.za

Koenkie Mokwa
Cell: 074 465 4171
Email: dbu@xco.co.za

Africa
Dave Tippett
Cell: 079 389 4793
Email: keyaccounts3@xco.co.za
Chevaughn van Zyl
Cell: 079 220 0312
Email: crm2@xco.co.za
Botswana - Gabarone
Batul Zainy
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Lawrence Swanepoel
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Namibia
Christo Bronkhorst
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Derick Bronkhorst
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Email: derick@xco.co.na

Namibia – Windhoek
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Windhoek
Namibia

Rozelle Bronkhorst
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Email: sales@xco.co.na


Jahno Louw

+264 81 626 5718
sales2@xco.co.na