Eco-Friendly Employee Uniforms: Why Port Authority and Port & Company Deliver Sustainable Excellence
By: Diana Posted on: Apr 16, 2025Why Eco-Friendly Uniforms Matter in 2025
Employee uniforms aren’t only about looking professional at the job. Today’s uniforms can represent a brand’s values and its commitment to customers. Eco-friendly uniforms go a step further, reflecting the company’s commitment to our planet. ShirtsBargain is your source for top-quality sustainable employee uniforms that are now transitioning from “niche products” to workplace essentials across America.
And they make business sense, too. At ShirtsBargain, you can choose from various styles of eco-friendly uniform polo shirts and t-shirts to outfit corporate teams, construction crews, restaurant staff, blue-collar workers, and more, from leading brands in the wholesale apparel market. Businesses are steadily switching to sustainable workwear to respect the growing eco-conscious values of the consumers in the USA.
Top Materials for Sustainable Workwear: Cotton, Bamboo, Recycled Polyester
Though our apparel collection doesn’t feature a style made of bamboo, we have quite a lot of styles made of sustainably sourced/organic cotton and recycled polyester. The materials in the make are how you identify eco-friendly uniforms as truly sustainable. The best eco-friendly employee uniforms use fabrics that reduce environmental impact without compromising on comfort, style, or durability.
Uniform apparel from Port Authority and Port & Company stands out on that front.
Uniforms from Port Authority and Port & Company
Both brands offer sustainable workwear styles made of recycled materials, primarily polyester.
Recycled Polyester Uniforms: Eco-friendly polos and tees that recycle plastic bottles into premium-quality fabric. Each Port Authority recycled polyester polo contributes to reducing landfills, delivering exceptionally soft garments with much smaller carbon footprints. Recycled polyester workwear offers everything great about polyester, including shape retention and durability.
Organic Cotton Uniforms: The two brands specialize in cotton-poly blends with recycled polyester. But we do offer styles from other brands made of organic cotton. Organic cotton uniforms are of superior quality and offer excellent breathability for everyday office wear.
How ShirtsBargain Supports Green Apparel Goals
ShirtsBargain stands apart from other wholesale apparel providers with a curated collection of eco-friendly uniform options from our large sustainable apparel inventory, featuring styles from the biggest names in the wholesale clothing sector. We partner with SanMar, North America’s leading supplier of eco-friendly blank apparel, to bring you uniform styles from Port Authority, Port & Company, and a few other brands leading the charge toward sustainability.
We don't just sell sustainable apparel—we help businesses build complete eco-friendly uniform programs at unbeatable value.
- Lowest per-unit wholesale price on eco-friendly styles
- No minimum order quantity so you can test the clothing first
- Sustainable workwear for all sizes from trusted brands
- Bulk discounts for businesses outfitting teams
- Custom logo application through printing and embroidery
- Free shipping for blank apparel orders of value above $129
- Hassle-free returns
For Earth Day initiatives and year-round green workplace programs, ShirtsBargain's eco-friendly employee uniform collection offers the perfect styles that deliver a professional appearance.
Best Eco-Friendly Uniform Options
Construction sites demand tough uniforms that can withstand harsh conditions. Durable polo shirts are a great layering piece for construction crews. Port Authority polo shirts, combined with their sustainable jackets, deliver durability and professional appeal for executives in the crew. For the workers, these polo shirts could be part of the outfit, offering moisture-wicking and comfort. Many of the recycled polyester work uniforms are snag-resistant and can resist tears while providing comfort throughout long workdays.
Last year, a California-based construction company chose ShirtsBargain to switch their entire crew to Port Authority polo shirt uniforms and reported significant improvements in team satisfaction and client perception.
Professional Sustainable Polos for Corporate Employees
Port Authority specializes in polished workwear for office environments. SanMar positions Port Authority as a brand that offers workwear styles that combine professionalism, comfort, and style. Their sustainable uniform offerings mostly come with top-quality recycled polyester, delivering a crisp look with features like moisture-wicking and snag resistance. These uniforms look fresh even after many washes.
Comfortable Earth-Friendly T-Shirts for Restaurant Staff
Restaurant employees need uniforms that keep them comfortable and focused during hectic shifts. Organic cotton t-shirts provide breathability and movement. If the quality is high, recycled polyester t-shirts can also work as part of a layered outfit. The best option is once again Port Authority sustainable polos, specifically the styles that offer a more polished front-of-house option.
FAQs About Eco-Friendly Employee Uniforms
Q: How do I care for Port Authority eco-friendly polos?
A: Most ShirtsBargain eco-friendly uniforms made of recycled polyester, including Port Authority sustainable polos, can be machine-washed in cold water and tumble-dried on low heat. However, we recommend taking a look at the care label on the garment.
Q: Can ShirtsBargain add my logo to eco-friendly uniforms?
A: Absolutely! We offer custom embroidery and logo printing for all kinds of apparel and accessories in our inventory. Sustainable styles are still made of materials that we specialize in customizing.
Q: Are eco-friendly uniforms more expensive?
A: While some sustainable workwear options have slightly higher upfront costs than conventional uniforms, the price gap has narrowed significantly. Port & Company remains budget-friendly, while Port Authority styles cost slightly more comparatively. Regardless, ShirtsBargain offers the absolute lowest per-unit prices on all popular styles from Port Authority and Port & Company, including sustainable t-shirts and polo shirts. To maximize the value, we recommend ordering in bulk to add our volume discounts on top of the low pricing.
Q: What is the most environmentally friendly uniform material?
A: Recycled polyester. Recycled polyester is made by recycling plastic that just keeps piling up. All that plastic will inevitably do irreparable damage to the environment and the ecosystem we live in. When you consider the harm it does, recycling those plastics to make high-quality apparel fabrics is a big leap forward. If everyone prioritizes sustainable apparel made of recycled materials, the collective effort can make the planet greener and safer for future generations.
Q: Are sustainable uniform polo shirts printable?
A: Absolutamente. The sustainable uniform polo shirts in ShirtsBargain come from wholesale apparel brands that engineer their apparel for customizability. The blends and fabric compositions are carefully manufactured so the garment takes printing like any regular garment. Logo printing on these styles is much easier and more transparent with ShirtsBargain’s apparel customization services.
Making the Switch to Sustainable Custom Employee Uniforms
Ready to dress your team in eco-friendly uniforms and redefine your brand’s values?
Check out some of our bestselling sustainable styles from Port Authority and Port & Company.
Port and Company PC55
The Men's Core Blend Tee, coming in 50 colors, the PC55 t-shirt is among the top-selling styles in our Port & Company collection. The 50/50 cotton-poly blend tee has 5% recycled polyester in it from plastic bottles, except in the Ash and Athletic Heather variants.
Port and Company PC01
This Core Blend Recycled Tee, coming in 17 colors, the PC01 is made of a 50/50 blend of reclaimed, pre-consumer cotton scraps from t-shirt production and rPET poly made from recycled plastic bottles.
Port and Company KP55
This Core Blend Jersey Knit Polo. Coming in 22 colors, the KP55 is made of an easy-to-care stain-release cotton-poly blend with 5% of the polyester part recycled from plastic bottles.
Port Authority K863
This C-FREE Performance Polo, coming in 7 colors and part of Port Authority’s C-FREE lineup, the K863, is 100% recycled polyester pique. Like every other style in the C-FREE lineup, this polo’s carbon footprint has been measured and reduced through a combination of preferred materials and investing in carbon offset projects through the ClimeCo Certified Product™ Program. It’s snag-resistant, moisture-wicking, and features a UPF rating of 50.
Port Authority K867
This C-FREE Cotton Blend Pique Polo, coming in 7 colors, is also part of the C-FREE lineup. Unlike the polyester pique K863, the K867 is a cotton-poly blend with 60% recycled cotton and 40% recycled polyester honeycomb pique. Even its buttons include 26% recycled content. The K867 is engineered for exceptional comfort, durability, and ease of customization.
ShirtsBargain offers wholesale pricing on all these and more sustainable workwear for businesses of all sizes. Let’s showcase your brand’s environmental values this year through everyday employee uniforms.
Contact ShirtsBargain today to learn how our eco-friendly uniform collections can support your company's sustainability goals.