GB STUDIOS PROCESS
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1. Consultation and Discovery
Every project begins with a conversation. We take time to understand your brand, environment, and team needs — from front-of-house to management. A dedicated account manager oversees the process from start to finish, ensuring consistency and clear communication.
• Dedicated account manager assigned from day one.
• In-depth brief covering brand, roles, and environment.
• Determine whether you need bespoke, stock, or hybrid uniform solutions.
• Site visit or virtual review to assess operational requirements.
• Clear proposal and cost structure presented for approval.
2. Research & Concept
With the brief in place, we define the creative direction that will guide the project.
• Brand and visual research aligned to your identity.
• Site and environment context reviewed.
• Role-specific functional requirements assessed.
• Fabric performance and sustainability considered.
• Clear design concept established before design begins.
3. Creative Design Development
Our design team translates your brand identity into a cohesive visual story. From fabric selection to colour palette, we create designs that align with your operational and aesthetic goals, balancing creativity with practicality.
• Initial design concepts and moodboards created by GB Studios design team.
• Digital lookbooks and fabric options presented for review.
• Up to three rounds of redesigns included for refinement and sign-off.
• Sustainable and near-shored fabric choices to reduce carbon footprint.
• Brand colours, trims, and detailing finalised.
4. Sampling & Fittings
Approved designs move into sampling. We produce prototype garments to test fit and performance. Fittings can be conducted on-site, in our studios, or remotely with digital support — ensuring precision across all roles.
• Prototype garments produced for key staff roles.
• Fittings carried out on-site or at GB Studios showrooms.
• Video measuring guides provided for remote teams.
• Fitting blocks can be sent to ensure consistent sizing.
• We can make bespoke garments for any particular shapes.
• Digital fitting records and adjustments applied to final specs.
5. Production & Quality Control
Our production network spans the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Every factory is carefully selected for quality and ethics. We manage timelines, testing, and quality control to ensure garments meet our standards and your expectations.
• Production managed across UK, Europe, the Middle East, & Asia.
• Ethical manufacturing partners selected for each project.
• Materials sourced and approved before cutting.
• Mid-line and final quality checks completed before dispatch.
• Sign-off samples archived for future reference.
6. Delivery and Rollout.
Uniforms are delivered ready to wear — packaged by department or individual to make rollout seamless. We can support on-site fittings and host talks for your team on garment care, presentation, and the creative journey behind your new collection.
• Uniforms packed and labelled by department or individual.
• Managed logistics for UK and international delivery.
• Option for on-site fitting assistance and staff roll-out days.
• Client portal access for delivery tracking and stock visibility.
• Optional staff talk or event hosted by Gresham Blake — garment care, presentation standards, and the story behind choosing GB Studios.
7. Client Portal & Reordering
Our Client Portal brings your uniform programme into one easy-to-use space, giving you instant visibility on orders, stock levels and upcoming deliveries, all supported by a dedicated account manager when you need a human touch.
This is not a generic dashboard. It’s your
tailored control centre for your uniforms.
• Easy reorder system through the GB Studios client portal.
• Ongoing support from your account manager for future updates.
• Digital stock tracking with reorder alerts.
• Forecasting tools based on consumption data.
8. Warehousing & Aftercare
Our relationship doesn’t end with delivery. We offer aftercare, repairs and a full warehousing service to help manage uniform lifecycles. From secure stockholding to sustainable recycling, we ensure your supply remains organised and environmentally conscious.
• Secure warehousing for ongoing uniform needs.
• Detailed garment care and washing instructions provided.
• A repair and refresh service for long term sustainability.
• Sustainable end-of-life recycling.
• Your account manager is always there for you.
Why GB Studios
(Apart from We Care)
• Creative, structured, and sustainable approach to corporate wear.
• Very competitively Priced
• 30 years of production deadlines.
• UK-designed, near-shored, and ethically produced.
• Fully managed from design to aftercare.
• Photography / Video and brand story telling package.
• Trusted by leading hotels, restaurants, and global brands.