Travel agency uniforms: standards, fabrics and cost
Travel company uniforms for guides and ticket staff should be visible, breathable and colourfast. Mon Amie Uniform covers fabrics and prices from 150,000 VND.
A good uniform for a travel company lets guests spot their guide in a crowd and sense a well-run operation from the moment they reach the ticket desk. It rests on three things: colour and logo that read from a distance, fabrics that breathe and dry quickly through a long day on the move, and a cut that lets a guide step on and off a coach, walk a site or give a commentary comfortably.
Who wears what
Travel teams work in very different settings, so uniforms follow roles:
- Tour guides work outdoors, walk a lot and often wear the same set across several days of a trip. A polo or short-sleeved shirt with light trousers works well, with a waistcoat when an extra layer helps.
- Ticket desk and tour consultants sit at a counter in air-conditioning and serve guests one by one. Their look is closer to an office team: shirt with trousers or a skirt, plus a ladies' jacket or waistcoat for a team leader.
- Operations and managers wear a jacket or waistcoat in the same colour family, so guests know who is in charge.
Standards worth checking
Before approving a sample, review these points:
- Visibility: at airports, piers and attraction gates, groups look for a colour before they read a logo. Choose a brand tone that stands out in a crowd, with an embroidered logo on the left chest and, if needed, the back.
- Breathable and quick-drying: Ho Chi Minh City is hot and humid, and tour days are often sunny. A guide may wash a shirt in the evening and wear it again the next morning, so fast drying is a real advantage.
- Low-crease and colourfast: shirts spend days folded in a suitcase, then face sun, sweat and frequent laundering without fading or pilling.
- Pockets and badges: room for a pen and a guide card, with the name badge in a fixed spot clear of seams.
For guest-facing teams in sectors such as hotels and restaurants, see our page on hotel and restaurant uniforms. The photo below records one project with Bài Thơ Hạ Long.
Fabrics for people on the move
A guide needs breathability, quick drying and crease resistance more than a stiff structure. Real swatches are shown to your team at the design stage, and you can browse our fabric library beforehand.
| Fabric family | Strengths | Watch out for | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton-polyester blend | Breathable, low-crease, dries faster than pure cotton | Less soft than pure cotton | Guide shirts and polos |
| Cotton piqué | Absorbent, hard-wearing, easy to wash | Soft structure, not for jackets | Polos for outdoor tours |
| Polyester-viscose with spandex | Holds shape, light stretch | Press on medium heat | Jackets, trousers, skirts for the ticket desk |
What it costs
Mon Amie publishes starting prices by category. Real prices depend on fabric, style and quantity, so treat these as planning figures.
| Item | From | Minimum quantity |
|---|---|---|
| T-shirts and polos | 150,000 VND | 30 |
| Men's shirt | 600,000 VND | 20 |
| Women's shirt | 480,000 VND | 20 |
| Trousers and skirts | 600,000 VND | 20 |
| Waistcoat | 600,000 VND | 5 |
| Men's business suits | 3,000,000 VND | 5 sets |
| Women's business suits | 1,500,000 VND | 5 sets |
For guides, polos start from 150,000 VND and trousers from 600,000 VND; for women at the ticket desk, shirts start from 480,000 VND, skirts from 600,000 VND and waistcoats from 600,000 VND; for operations, the men's business suits category starts from 3,000,000 VND. These are starting prices for each category, not a quotation; a formal proposal follows the survey, and our budget estimate page helps with early planning.
Six steps from survey to warranty
Hoàng Vy – Mon Amie was founded in 1991 and works with more than 500 companies each year:
- Survey and consultation at your premises, ending with a proposal and price range.
- Design and fabrics: three options in your brand colours, with real swatches.
- Approved sample: production starts only once you sign off.
- Individual measuring at your office, with measurements stored under each employee ID.
- Production in our 1,000 m² workshop on 3/2 Street, with quality checks at three stages (cutting, assembly, finishing) and weekly progress updates.
- Delivery, fitting and adjustment on site, plus free alteration warranty for 3 years at every showroom.
Allow 4–6 weeks after sample approval. Measuring follows your schedule, including outside office hours, which suits guides often away on tour days.
Frequently asked questions
Should tour guides wear polos or shirts?
Cotton piqué polos are breathable and easy to wash, so they suit sunny, multi-day trips. Shirts suit programmes that call for a more formal look, such as receiving a corporate group. You can choose both in one colour family and let guides switch by programme.
Can a small travel company order?
Minimums vary by item: jackets and waistcoats from 5 pieces, shirts, trousers and skirts from 20, T-shirts and polos from 30. For a small team, Mon Amie advises on your specific case during the survey.
How do you measure guides who are often on tour?
Our measuring team visits on your schedule, including outside office hours, so the session can be set for a day when everyone is in the office.
How do new hires get their uniforms?
New staff are measured individually and made to the approved sample, so they match the existing team; measurements already taken are stored under employee IDs for later batches. Alterations are covered by the free 3-year warranty at every showroom.
To receive a proposal with a price range for your travel company, submit your details on our quote page or call 0888.111.118 (the same number on Zalo).
