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Custom Security Uniforms for Guard Teams

Security uniforms are the shirts, pants, outerwear and high-visibility layers that make officers instantly identifiable, project authority and hold up through long patrols in all weather. Custom Uniform Factory cuts and sews them in its own Los Angeles factory with your company name and logo embroidered or printed, from about 50 pieces per style, giving guard companies and in-house security teams a uniform they own and control.

Product photos are illustrative renderings of styles we make; every order is produced to your spec.

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Two security guards in blue long-sleeve uniforms and caps standing watch at a building glass entrance
Minimum order
About 50 pieces per style
Production
Cut & sewn in Los Angeles, imported fabric
Typical garments
Uniform shirts, tactical or dress pants, hi-vis vests, outerwear
Identification
Embroidered or printed company name, logo and SECURITY marking

Security by style

16 styles in 4 families · each made to order in your fabric, color and branding from 50 pieces.

Customize your uniformsYour fabric, colors, pockets and branding
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Cargo pants for patrol officers

Officers carry radios, flashlights and notebooks, and cargo pockets take them off the duty belt. We cut the waist to sit comfortably under gear and make them from about 50 pieces per style in LA.

  • Khaki cargo work pants with bellows thigh pockets and flapsKhaki cargo work pants
  • Black cargo work pants with zip phone pocket and gussetBlack cargo work pants
  • Olive green cargo work pants with ripstop fabric and side pocketsOlive cargo work pants
  • Navy cargo work pants with hook-and-loop flap pocketsNavy cargo work pants
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Landscaping crew leader in a hunter green polo talking through a planting plan

Polos for site and event security

Many sites prefer a polo with a clear SECURITY mark over a formal uniform shirt. We embroider or print the company name and produce from roughly 50 pieces of a style.

  • Hunter green short-sleeve polo with three-button placket for crew leadersHunter green polo
  • Khaki short-sleeve button work shirt with two flap chest pocketsKhaki button work shirt
  • Charcoal grey performance polo with sun-protective long sleevesCharcoal performance polo
  • Olive vented long-sleeve work shirt with back mesh yokeOlive long-sleeve work shirt
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Equipment operator in a yellow-green breakaway vest climbing into a loader cab

Breakaway vests for traffic and parking posts

Guards directing traffic or working parking lots need a vest that tears away if it snags. We print the company name front and back, made to order with runs from around 50 pieces.

  • Fluorescent yellow-green breakaway safety vest with tear-away shoulders and sidesYellow breakaway vest
  • Short yellow-green public safety vest with orange side panels and breakaway seamsShort public safety vest
  • Fluorescent orange breakaway safety vest with mesh body and reflective tapeOrange breakaway vest
  • Fluorescent orange solid safety vest with segmented silver reflective tape and hook-and-loop frontOrange vest, segmented tape
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Rail yard worker in a yellow-green hi vis bomber jacket inspecting a rail switch

Visible jackets for night patrols

Outdoor patrols after dark call for a jacket that keeps officers seen and warm. Badge tabs and patch placement are planned with you, with production once a style reaches about 50 pieces.

  • Fluorescent yellow-green hi vis bomber jacket with black trim and reflective tapeYellow hi vis bomber jacket
  • Fluorescent orange hi vis rain jacket with hood and sealed-look seamsOrange hi vis rain jacket
  • Yellow-green hi vis soft shell jacket with black shoulders and reflective bandsYellow hi vis soft shell
  • Fluorescent orange hi vis parka with detachable hood and quilted liningOrange hi vis parka
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Customize your work shirts

Pick the style, fabric and colors, add your logo and names, then attach the design to your quote. We cut and sew it in Los Angeles from 50 pieces per style.

What do security uniforms have to do?

Security uniforms have to identify officers at a distance, project a professional image for the client and survive long shifts of standing, patrolling and climbing stairs in changing weather. The uniform does a job before the officer says a word: it tells the public who to go to for help and deters trouble by being visible.

  • Clear identification

    company name, logo and a SECURITY marking readable from a distance.

  • Professional appearance

    a crisp, consistent look that holds up after many washes.

  • Durability

    strong fabric and seams that handle movement, duty belts and daily wear.

  • Comfort across shifts

    breathable layers for heat and warm outerwear for night posts.

Security guard uniforms by role

Security guard uniforms should match the post: rugged shirts and pants for patrol, a crisp shirt for access control, a blazer look for corporate lobbies, large printed markings for events and hi-vis for parking and traffic posts. Supervisors wear the same base uniform with a different color or rank marking.

RoleTypical garmentsPriorities
Patrol and mobile officersUniform shirt, work or tactical-style pants, jacketDurability, pockets, weather protection
Static and access-control officersUniform shirt or polo, dress or work pantsProfessional look for long standing shifts
Corporate lobby and concierge securityBlazer or dress shirt, tailored pantsDiscreet, business-like appearance
Hospital and campus securityUniform shirt or polo, work pants, jacketApproachable but clearly identified
Event and crowd staffPrinted shirt or tee with large SECURITY text, hi-vis vestInstant visibility in crowds
Parking, traffic and site securityUniform plus hi-vis vest or shirtVisibility near vehicles and equipment
SupervisorsSame base uniform, different shirt color or rank markingEasy to identify on post

Security shirt design

A security shirt design comes down to four decisions made before sampling: style, color, features and markings. Button-front shirts read as formal for patrol and corporate posts, while knit polos are cooler for warm climates and event work; the rest follows from where officers stand and what they carry.

  • Style

    button-front for patrol and corporate posts; knit polo for heat and events.

  • Color

    dark navy and black project authority and hide wear; white or light blue suits lobby posts.

  • Features

    chest pockets for notebooks and pens, epaulets for rank slides or radio mics, and a reinforced area for a badge where your state allows one.

  • Markings

    company name or logo on the chest, SECURITY on the back, optional sleeve identification.

Most security shirt projects run through our custom design and sampling service: we sample the shirt with your markings, you approve it, and later reorders match.

Khaki cargo work pants with bellows thigh pockets and flaps

Which rules govern security patches and badges?

State licensing agencies govern security patches and badges in many states, and the rules can cover patch wording and placement, badge approval and how closely a uniform may resemble police. California is a detailed example, and client contracts often add requirements of their own, so confirm the design before anything is produced.

The California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) uniform FAQ says licensees must follow its badge and patch requirements if they carry a baton or exposed firearm or wear a badge; badges must be Bureau-approved and worn only on the upper left breast of a distinctive uniform. Proprietary private security officers employed in-house need only a distinctive uniform that clearly identifies them as security. Patch, badge and cap insignia designs go through the Bureau’s insignia review process.

Requirements differ by state and sometimes by city. Confirm your design with your licensing agency and clients, then send us the approved artwork; we reproduce it as embroidery or print but do not advise on legal compliance for your state.

Tip: Get patch and badge artwork approved before you sample the shirt. Changing patch wording after production means re-making every shirt.

Which functional features do guard uniforms need?

Guard uniforms need belt loops and pockets that work with a duty belt, room to climb, run and restrain, layers for weather, visibility near traffic and space for body armor. These details decide whether officers wear the uniform as issued on a twelve-hour post or start adding their own clothing.

  • Duty belt compatibility

    belt loops sized for a duty belt and pocket openings clear of holsters, radios or keepers.

  • Mobility

    room across the shoulders and seat for stairs, running and the restraint techniques taught in training.

  • Weather

    breathable summer shirts and an outer jacket that carries the same markings.

  • Visibility near traffic

    the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 11th edition, Section 6C.05, calls for ANSI/ISEA 107 Class 2 or 3 apparel for workers in a temporary traffic control zone, and OSHA’s flagger rule (29 CFR 1926.201) points to the MUTCD for flagger garments.

  • Body armor

    shirts or outer carriers need room and identification visible on top. Armor itself is outside what we make.

Which fabrics suit security uniforms?

Poly-cotton woven fabric suits most security shirts because it stays crisp, resists wrinkles and holds color through frequent washing. Performance knit polos suit events and warm climates, durable twill or ripstop-style pants suit every post, and a hi-vis vest worn over the uniform adds visibility only where a post needs it.

OptionStrengthsWatch-outsBest for
Poly-cotton woven shirtCrisp, wrinkle resistant, holds colorWarmer than knitPatrol and corporate posts
Performance knit poloCool, stretchy, easy careLess formalEvents, warm climates, campus posts
Durable twill or ripstop-style pantsAbrasion resistant, hold a creaseHeavier in heatAll posts
Hi-vis vest over uniformAdds visibility only when neededMust keep enough visible background and reflective areaTraffic, parking and site posts

We confirm which fabrics and features, including epaulets, badge tabs and mic loops, we can supply at quote stage.

Hunter green short-sleeve polo with three-button placket for crew leaders

Pants, outerwear and hi-vis

Security pants are usually one shared style across every post, in navy or black, which keeps the style well above the minimum. Durable work pants for officers need a waistband that supports a duty belt and pockets placed so equipment does not block them.

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Officers who control traffic or patrol parking structures need visibility. Our hi-vis clothing and custom safety vests can carry your logo and a SECURITY marking, and our ANSI 107 guide explains the performance classes.

Fluorescent yellow-green breakaway safety vest with tear-away shoulders and sides

Branding and color-coding security uniforms

Branded security uniforms rely on embroidery for chest logos, company names and sleeve marks on daily shirts and jackets, and on large printed text for event shirts and vests where SECURITY must read across a venue. Name embroidery helps clients and the public identify individual officers.

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Our embroidery and printing is done in the same factory that sews the garments. Keep colors simple: one dark base for patrol and static posts, one lighter shirt for lobbies, and supervisors marked by rank insignia rather than a new color, which avoids a separate style below the minimum.

What determines the cost of custom security uniforms?

The cost of custom security uniforms depends mainly on fabric, the quantity per style, the number of site-specific variants, shirt features such as epaulets and badge tabs, and the patches and markings on each garment. No prices are listed here; every order is quoted on its actual fabric, artwork and quantity.

Cost driverHow it moves the unit priceHow to keep it in check
FabricPerformance knits and specialty wovens usually cost more than standard poly-cottonMatch fabric to the climate and post
Quantity per styleLarger runs spread cutting, setup and sampling across more piecesShare pants and outerwear across all sites
Site variantsEach design or color is a separate style with its own minimumAdd site variants only where a client requires them
Style complexityEpaulets, badge tabs, mic loops and pocket flaps add sewing timeKeep the features officers use on post
Patches and markingsPatch count, stitch count and back prints add time per garmentStandardize markings across every post
PersonalizationIndividual names add handling for every pieceSend one clean name list with sizes

How to roll out a security uniform program

A security uniform program rolls out best from one core uniform, with site variants added only where a client needs them and patches approved before sampling. Our minimum is about 50 pieces per style with sizes mixed inside each style, so shared shirts, pants and outerwear across posts reach it fastest.

  1. 01

    Define a core uniform

    one shirt style, one pant style, one jacket and one hi-vis vest.
  2. 02

    Count sets

    per officer and check each style against the minimum.
  3. 03

    Size the outerwear,

    adding a reserve for new hires if one jacket per officer falls short of the minimum.
  4. 04

    Add site variants only where needed,

    such as a white lobby shirt for one corporate client.
  5. 05

    Approve a sample

    with all patches and markings in place, after licensing approval.
  6. 06

    Issue and track

    garments by officer and post.

How should officers be sized over duty gear?

Officers should be sized over the gear they actually wear: shirts over concealable body armor, pants with a loaded duty belt and outerwear over everything. Sizes taken in street clothes usually come out too tight once a vest, holster, radio and flashlight are added, leading to exchanges after the first shift.

  • Shirts over body armor

    officers who wear concealable vests often need a size up through the chest.

  • Pants with a duty belt

    check waist and rise with the full belt on, and confirm side pockets stay reachable.

  • Outerwear

    jackets should close over shirt, armor and belt without riding up when an arm is raised.

  • Shift length

    on twelve-hour posts, tight collars and stiff waistbands decide whether the uniform is worn as issued.
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Reorders and uniform recovery

Reorders of security uniforms match the first run because the approved spec stays on file, and reserve stock decides whether a new post starts on time. Security companies hire continuously and win contracts at short notice, so keep common sizes in stock and recover uniforms from departing officers, since branded garments in the wrong hands are a risk.

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Some firms keep unbranded pants from our wholesale blanks program and brand only the shirt and outerwear.

Fluorescent yellow-green hi vis bomber jacket with black trim and reflective tape

How should security uniforms be washed?

Security uniforms keep a crisp look when dark garments are washed inside out in cool or warm water, removed promptly from the dryer and hung. Fluorescent color and reflective tape on hi-vis vests wear with washing, so follow the vest’s care label, which can state a maximum number of wash cycles.

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Retire hi-vis garments that are faded, dirty or have cracked reflective tape.

Common mistakes with security guard uniforms

The most common security guard uniform mistakes are producing before patches are approved, copying a police look and running too many site-specific styles. The first two can breach state rules; the third multiplies minimums and reorders. A missing recovery process is the mistake firms notice last.

  1. Producing before patches are approved

    by the licensing agency.

  2. Copying a police look,

    which can breach state rules and confuse the public.

  3. Too many site-specific styles,

    each with its own minimum.

  4. No uniform recovery process

    when officers leave.

  5. Logos that cover hi-vis background

    or reflective tape on vests.

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What to send us for a quote

A complete security uniform quote needs approved patch and badge artwork, headcount by post type, the states you operate in and any hi-vis needs. With this list in the first message, we can suggest styles that meet the minimum, confirm fabrics and lead times, and arrange a sample. Hotel and resort security teams can coordinate with our hotel uniforms program.

  • Logo and approved patch, badge or marking artwork.
  • Headcount by post type and sets per officer.
  • The states you operate in and any client uniform requirements.
  • Garments you issue today, with photos.
  • Hi-vis needs and the class your sites require.
  • Name embroidery needs and a name list if ready.

Questions about security

Need something not covered here? Ask our Los Angeles team and we’ll answer with options for your order.

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What should a security shirt include?

Most guard companies want a durable button-front or polo-style shirt in a dark or neutral color, the company name or logo on the chest, a clear SECURITY marking on the back or sleeve, and pockets for a notebook and pen. Shoulder epaulets and reinforced pocket flaps are common on patrol shirts. We confirm available features at sampling.

Do security guards need high-visibility clothing?

Guards who direct traffic, patrol parking areas or work near vehicles and equipment benefit from hi-vis garments, and some sites require them. Where guards work inside a temporary traffic control zone on a roadway, apparel meeting ANSI/ISEA 107 Performance Class 2 or 3 is expected. Many companies issue a branded hi-vis vest over the standard uniform.

Can a small guard company meet the 50-piece minimum?

Usually. The minimum is about 50 pieces per style, with sizes mixed inside it. A small company can share one shirt style and one pant style across every post and add a reserve for new hires, which is often enough to reach the minimum on both garments.

Can different client sites have different uniforms?

Yes. Many contract security firms run a standard uniform plus site-specific versions, such as a blazer look for corporate lobbies and rugged patrol wear for industrial sites. Each different design or color is its own style for the minimum, so we usually suggest keeping pants and outerwear common across sites.

Should security uniforms look like police uniforms?

No. Many states restrict how closely a private security uniform may resemble a law enforcement uniform, and resemblance can confuse the public. Distinct colors, clear SECURITY or company wording and patches approved by your licensing body keep officers identifiable as private security. Confirm the rules in each state where you operate before approving a design.

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