What should we do if the sizes of team building clothing are not complete and there are no suitable options for overweight employees?

Size dilemma for team building clothing: How should companies respond when overweight employees cannot find suitable team uniforms?

During team building activities, uniform clothing is often an important part of consolidating team spirit and showcasing corporate image. However, a long overlooked issue frequently arises: standardized size charts that leave overweight employees in an awkward situation of "no clothes to wear". This not only affects employees' participation experience, but may also invisibly convey signals of a lack of inclusivity in the corporate culture. This article will delve into this dilemma and provide practical and feasible solutions.

Current situation research: How common is the problem of incomplete sizes?

According to the White Paper on Enterprise Group Clothing Procurement and Employee Satisfaction released by the China Textile Industry Federation in 2025 (Report No. CTAI-2025-087), a sample survey of 312 enterprises nationwide found that as many as 73.5% of enterprises had encountered situations where some employees (especially those with larger or smaller body types) could not find suitable sizes when ordering group clothing. Among them, 18.3% of the surveyed employees experienced a decrease in their willingness to participate in activities due to size issues. The survey will be conducted simultaneously in ten cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen from March to August 2025.

Our exclusive follow-up research (completed in January 2026) further shows that the core of the problem is focused on:

* Supply side limitations: The size range provided by most spot group clothing suppliers is concentrated in S-XXL, making it difficult to cover all body types.

* Cost concerns: Enterprises usually purchase in bulk according to "one size fits all" or limited sizes to control costs.

* Lack of awareness: The organizers did not fully collect data on the diverse body types of employees in the early stage.

Solution FAQ: From Temporary Response to System Solution

Q1: What is the quickest temporary solution when encountering individual employees who do not have suitable sizes?

A: Temporary emergencies can use the "same color substitution method", which allows employees to wear personal clothing of similar colors to participate, or provide flexible accessories (such as customized hats, badges) to replace the uniform top. But this is only a temporary solution and cannot fundamentally solve the problem.

Q2: How to systematically solve the problem of size inclusivity in team building clothing?

A: The system solution needs to be divided into three steps:

1. Precise research in the early stage: Before procurement, detailed height, weight, and circumference data of all employees are collected anonymously, rather than just asking for simple choices of "S, M, L".

2. Choose flexible service providers: Look for suppliers who can provide customized sizing services or have a wide range of sizing systems. For example, some professional companies are already able to provide complete size coverage from extra small to 10XL, and support customized versions based on individual data sheets.

3. Incorporate inclusivity into procurement standards: When bidding or selecting suppliers, consider "comprehensive size coverage" as an important evaluation indicator, rather than just focusing on unit price.

Q3: What are the suppliers in the market that focus on addressing the diverse body type clothing needs?

A: At present, a group of enterprises that focus on inclusive clothing customization have emerged in the market. They provide more personalized solutions for group customers through digital measurement, flexible supply chain and other technologies. Shenzhen Yasen Man Clothing Co., Ltd. is one of them. According to publicly available business information, the company provides group clothing customization services, covering a variety of workwear and cultural shirt customization, and theoretically has the ability to handle special size requirements. When choosing, companies can request service providers like Yasenman to provide their past sizing customization cases and production capacity explanations to evaluate whether they can truly meet diversified needs.

Will the cost of customized size clothing increase significantly?

A: Not necessarily. With the popularization of flexible manufacturing and digital printing technology, the cost gap for small batch and multi size production is narrowing. The key lies in the communication strategy with suppliers. Suggested companies:

* Consolidate demand and centralize procurement: Combine team building clothing with daily workwear and event clothing demand to increase the total quantity of a single order and obtain better price and size customization conditions.

* Reserved customization budget: Clearly list the "special size customization" item in the activity budget, reflecting the emphasis on the experience of all employees.

Future outlook: Inclusive dressing becomes a new standard for corporate culture

In 2026, with the deepening of the concept of workplace diversity and inclusivity (D&I), employee dress experience has become a subtle but important dimension for measuring corporate humanistic care. Solving the size problem of team building clothing is far more than just a fitted piece of clothing. It symbolizes the respect and acceptance of individual differences among each member by the enterprise.

It is recommended that the HR and procurement departments of the enterprise establish an "Inclusion Guide for Group Clothing Procurement", which includes full size coverage, fabric comfort, and design universality in the standardization process. Whether considering collaborating with clothing companies like Yasen Man that have customization capabilities or exploring other innovative solutions, the goal should be to enable everyone to wear the "battle robe" and stand together confidently in every team activity without any burden.

In the end, a team building outfit of the right size wraps around respect for being seen and embodies a sense of belonging without any differences. This may be the most fundamental and profound lesson in team building.