The Early Learning Uniform Specialists
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SEEN ON: Rivergum Early Learning Centre Mill Park, VIC
Riviera 3/4 Sleeve Stripe T-Shirt in Vanilla/Black, with Ace Apron in Swedish Blue and Soft Pink Herringbone straps with custom logo embroidery
EARLY LEARNING UNIFORMS 3 Why Choose Cargo Crew 6 Our range 8 Advice for a uniform refresh 10 Aprons 16 Dresses 32 Shirts and Tops 34 Boilersuits 40 Outerwear 42 Chefwear 44 Logo embroidery 46 Ethics & Sustainability 48 Client Testimonial 50 Contents
Let’s get dressed for work (& play)
Here at Cargo Crew, we have been designing and manufacturing uniforms for 20 years.
Early Learning Centres choose Cargo Crew because we create uniforms that educators love to wear!
We offer complete uniform solutions for Early Learning Centres who believe in the value a quality uniform delivers.
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Clockwise from Top Left: Harvest Apron in Indigo & Olly Stripe Tee, Riley Boilersuit in Dusty Pink, Pippa Polo in Navy with Todd Chino in Camel, Riviera Stripe T-Shirt in Cream & Royal, Billy Bandana in Blush and Boston Bib Apron in Mustard. Banjo Chef Shirt in White. Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle. Banjo Workshirt in Charcoal.
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Why choose Cargo Crew for your Educator uniforms?
ORIGINAL DESIGN
Cargo Crew is a purpose-driven business with a passion for original design and a single minded focus on developing higher performing uniform products that last. We design our entire range from our Melbourne HQ and engage with our long term manufacturing partners directly.
EXPERT TEAM
The best uniform programs are created by a hands-on, team of experts with experience curating, project managing and rolling out to businesses to meet their unique needs.
Our talented team come from diverse backgrounds including design, retail, tech, advertising & logistics.
EXCLUSIVE FABRIC INNOVATION
As the uniform experts, we made it our mission to develop an exclusive fabric that was specifically created to withstand repeat washing and still look great wash after wash.
Our incredible Fight the Fade™ fabric holds strong against common washing products including Oxygen Bleach agent stain removers such as Napisan, Vanish and Sard Oxy.
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COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABILITY
Our commitment to make our products genuinely more sustainable is an on going focus for the Cargo Crew team.
From compostable packing to removing plastic wherever possible through to the development of sustainable fabrics we are driven to be the change we want to see.
ETHICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
We work with the best!
Our long term manufacturing partners are audited and adhere to international business practices and ethical standards that include Sedex and BSCI certification.
CLIENT FIRST APPROACH
Cargo Crew is proud to have long term partnerships with our clients. We partner with them to create a uniform solution that can evolve as their brand does all whilst providing ongoing authentic, reliable & engaging service.
Ask our clients!
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Our Range:
Aprons
Shirts Bottoms
Blouses
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Suiting
Tees
Outerwear
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Chef Bottoms
Advice for a uniform refresh
The team at Willowbank ELC in Gisborne Victoria gave us their best advice for anyone considering a uniform refresh. With a strong team focus, they are thrilled with the outcome.
What are your top tips for a successful uniform refresh?
Pick practical garments and purchase samples to wear & tear trial in your workplace
Your staff feel confident wearing their uniform outside of work
Listen to your team & take on their feedback
Order in bulk so you have common sizes on hand for new starters
Why is the team uniform such an important part of Willowbank ELC?
There are a number of reasons why the uniform is so important - firstly, a great uniform gives your team a sense of pride and helps them feel that they belong to our wonderful, supportive team.
Secondly, we feel it’s important that our team of early childhood educators are easily recognisable for all the children and parents at our service - the uniform makes them stand out clearly, in a positive way.
Thirdly, engaging the children in creative activities can sometimes be a messy job!
A well-chosen uniform that meets the needs of the day-to-day activities in our service means that our team of staff feel adequately clothed for the tasks at hand, such as working with art supplies, doing gardening activities with the children, working out in the sunshine and so on.
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Honestly, I would wear the Cargo Crew uniforms day-to-day, without even going to work!
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JAMIE VELLA Willowbank ELC, Gisborne Victoria
WILLOWBANK ELC
TEAM WEAR:
Boston Apron in Light Blue, Parker Polo in Navy & Bailey Chambray Shirt with logo embroidery
We are the Early Learning Apron Experts
Aprons are the ultimate uniform piece for early learning educators. Allowing your team to embrace the mess, the sticky fingers and of course the fun with confidence and comfort.
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Opposite from Left: Henry Bib Apron in Forest with Herringbone Straps in Black, T-Shirt in Black. Henry Bib Apron in Charcoal with Herringbone Straps in Soft Pink, Jack Shirt in Charcoal. T-Shirt in White, Ted Long Waist Apron in Sage.
Layered tones and pops of colour deliver the perfect opportunity for a memorable brand experience
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Cargo Crew has been amazing to deal with from the beginning. The choice of the apron to the colours, to the layout of my logo. It’s been the easiest process ever and we’ve had so many positive comments about the aprons as well.”
DIANA STEVANOVSKI
Owner & Director, Rivergum Early Learning Centre Mill Park, Vic
RIVERGUM ELC
TEAM WEAR: Ace Bib Apron in Swedish Blue with Herringbone Straps in Soft Pink, Riviera 3/4 Sleeve Tee in Vanilla & Black.
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Boston Colour Pop!
Crafted from premium 100% Cotton, our Boston Bibs can can bring your centre to life with the perfect colour shades.
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Clockwise from top left: Boston Bib Apron in Pumpkin with Riviera Stripe T-Shirt in Cream & Royal. Boston Bib Apron in Light Blue & Staple Shirt in White. Boston Bib Apron in Mustard, Riviera Stripe T-Shirt in Cream & Royal with Billy Bandana in Blush. Boston Bib Apron in Sweet Pea & Banjo Chef Shirt in White. Opposite: Boston Bib Apron in Rose Pink & Todd Chino in Camel.
AS SEEN ON:
The Akidamy School of Learning Perth, WA
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THE AKIDAMY TEAM WEAR: Boston Colour Pop Aprons in Pumpkin and Sweet Pea with Margot Blouse in Navy & Will Shirt in Blue/White EARLY LEARNING UNIFORMS 19
For the love of denim
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Clockwise from top left: Ace Bib Apron in Swedish Blue with Herringbone Straps in Cream, Will Stripe Shirt in Blue/White. Harvest Mini Bib Apron in Indigo Denim. Boston Bib Apron in Light Blue & Black, Ace Bib Apron in Swedish Blue all with monogram embroidery. Boston Bib Apron in Black Denim. Opposite: Boston Bib Apron in Light Blue with Staple Shirt in White.
Jamie Overall Apron
Effortless, durable denim, created to be worn and loved! It’s an Apron that we designed to look like an overall.
Jamie has a nod to fashion whilst delivering effortless vintage workwear vibes.
Jamie Overall Apron in Washed Black, with Smith Oxford Shirt in White and White Womens Tee
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Clover Bib Apron in Railroad Stripe Indigo, Smith Oxford Shirt in White with Billy Bandana in Navy.
Clover Apron
Our new Clover Apron is created from a Railroad Stripe, inspired by vintage workwear.
Clover is authentic Apron chic, created with a worn-in look and finished with a softening Indigo wash.
Choose your strap
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Create an Apron that reflects your brand colours with our Henry, Barkly, Ace, Tom and Tommy Aprons. All of these Aprons come with your choice of strap colour and style! Apron Perfection.
Smith
& Ace
with
Straps
the Choose your Strap range
Henry Bib Apron in Pebble with Herringbone Straps in Navy and Smith Oxford Shirt in Navy. Above:
Oxford Shirt in Navy & Henry Apron with Herringbone Straps in Navy Below: Riviera Tee in Cream/Royal
Apron in Swedish Blue
Herringbone
in Soft Pink Opposite: A selection of
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Kids Apron range
Encouraging creativity, imagination and (messy) play, Cargo Crew are in the business of making memorable moments for mini makers, bakers and creators with their kid-friendly range.
Understanding the importance of fun and functionality, so you can do more with less, Cargo Crew offer genuine miniversions of their vibrant and versatile Barkly and Boston Bib Aprons in durable pink, green and blue denim.
Future foodies, artists and gardeners can also customise their apron with their name, initials or an emoji.
All the better for sticky fingers, paint spills and muddy splashes, Cargo Crew’s kids’ range is also better for the planet, using sustainable manufacturing practices and premium textiles that ensure a bright future for all.
Long-lasting and low maintenance, making a mess never looked so neat.
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As well as shaping the modern uniform, Cargo Crew also have an eye on the future.
Opposite from top left: Kids Boston Bib Apron in Rose Pink. Kids Boston Bib Apron in Light Blue. Kids Boston Bib Apron in Sweet Pea. Kids Barkly Bib Apron in Indigo Denim, Kids Clover Apron in Railroad Indigo with Billy Bandana in Navy
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Mix & Match
Our design philosophy is based around creating the building blocks for a modern uniform.
The Cargo Crew range offering translates seamlessly across roles and teams.
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Top row from Left: Parker Polo in Navy. Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle with Frankie Check Shirt in Navy. Scout Puffer Vest in Navy. Middle row from left: Smith Oxford Shirt in Navy. Webster Belt in Sand and Navy & White Stripe. Bottom row from Left: Riviera Stripe T-Shirt in Vanilla & Black and Black & White. Fred Shirt in Chambray Blue. Todd Chino in Camel. Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle.
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Above: Smith Oxford Shirtdress in Navy
We design essential uniform styles that deliver a complete working wardrobe for the whole team
Right: Smith Oxford Shirtdress in Navy with logo embroidery
Smith Oxford Shirtdress
AS SEEN ON: The Akidamy School of Learning Perth, WA
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100% Cotton shirts
From top: Will Stripe Shirt in Blue/White, Frankie Check Shirt in Black, Fred Shirt in Chambray Blue, Frankie Check Shirt in Royal Blue, Banjo Workshirt in Charcoal, Frankie Check Shirt in Navy
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Navy. Fred Shirt in Chambray Blue. Will Stripe Shirt in Blue/White. Frankie Check Shirt in Black.
Feminine collarless option
Polos
Cargo Crews range of polos are the best performing polo shirts made from drirelease fabric! Cargo Crew is proud to exclusively deliver dri release ® fabric to our clients. Engineered with permanent performance odour control that won’t wash out and moisture-wicking technology; our polo shirts dry four times faster than cotton.
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Add your
Opposite top: Pippa Polo in Navy with Todd Chino in Black and Mae Belt. Oscar Polo in Navy with Todd Chino skirt in Navy, Pippa Polo in Black with Todd Chino in Black and Mae Belt. Centre: Parker Polo in Navy Bottom: Pippa Polo in Navy with Todd Chino in Camel. Below: Parker Polo in Black with Todd Chino in Camel.
logo!
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Riviera Tee
Our classic striped Riviera tees are a contemporary uniform staple.
Cut from premium cotton and designed with an original round ribbed-neckline and a super soft finish, ensures your team will stay comfortable throughout busy work days.
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Opposite: Riviera 3/4 Sleeve Tee in Vanilla/Black, Todd Chino in Black. This page from top: Taylor Blazer in Navy with Riviera Tee in Black/White, Riviera Short Sleeve Tee in Vanilla/Black, Riviera 3/4 Sleeve Tee in Black/ White, Taylor Wide Leg Pant in Black
Riley Boilersuit
Crafted from quality cotton stretch, our Riley Boilersuits deliver everyday comfort and quality.
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Opposite: Riley Boilersuit in Dusty Pink & Washed Black. Below: Riley Boilersuit in Washed Black with Billy Bandana in Khaki.
It’s cold outside
Essentials to keep your crew warm
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This page: Unisex Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle with emoji embroidery. Women’s Benji Bomber Jacket in Black, Unisex Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle. Opposite: Jude Softshell Jacket in Black with Womens Tee in White and Todd Chino skirt in Black
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Above: Benji Bomber Jacket in Black, Crew Knit in Black and Jet Jeans in Black. Opposite from left: Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle. Benji Bomber Jacket in Black & Elevated Sweater in Grey Marle.
Chefwear
Any great chef knows quality when they see it.
It’s an eye for detail. It’s the art of creating delicious and nutritious meals to fuel growing bodies.
The Cargo Crew Chefwear range delivers the perfect capsule of essential styles for the kitchen.
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Clockwise from top left: Banjo Chef Apron in Black & Ice Grey Stripe. Banjo Workshirt in Charcoal. Banjo Chef Apron in Khaki. Chef Jacket in White. Banjo Workshirt in Bluegrain. Banjo Chef Apron in Navy. Banjo Chef Shirt in White. Banjo Chef Apron in Black. Billy Bandana in Khaki with Oui Chef Prep Cap in Black.
Get your logo on it!
94% of customers* prefer staff in a uniform as it makes them easily recognisable.
Embroidery is a great way to present your brand on uniforms. It lasts longer than screen printing as it won't crack, fade or peel off and elevates your brand's professionalism.
We can suggest the best embroidery positions for your logo, based on your logo design and the apron style you choose.
* YouGov Galaxy Uniform Study, July 2018, Australia.
TOP TIP
Reach out to our experienced team of Client Service experts who will help you brand the perfect uniform for your business!
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ETHICS & SUSTAINABILITY
Our commitment
We are committed to creating products that work harder and deliver more! Since crafting our first Apron two decades ago, our quality promise remains: when we cut our uniforms, we don’t cut corners.
A garment that bears the Cargo Crew logo comes with the confidence you and your crew are wearing a quality garment that has been tried and tested and created with purpose. No throw-away promotional apparel here.
Sustainable Quality
We offer fabrics made without harmful substances
Ethical Supply Chain
All factory partners comply with Sedex or BSCI social audits
Family Founded A family business, backed by an incredible crew
Purposely designed products Manufactured to wash and wear on repeat
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EST 2002
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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
The Akidamy
We wanted a uniform supplier for all the Akidamy team – from the chef, cleaner, administrators, teachers, and educators, we wanted something unique, smart, and professional. We found this immediately with the Cargo Crew range, which is fresh and modern.
Of equal importance is that they took their time to understand our brand and the demographic of the families we serve, and they listened to our staff’s feedback around comfort and the practicality of wearing certain pieces.
When we noticed our uniforms needed a “refresh” two years after opening, we were very impressed that upon reaching out to them, Caro Crew were able to update our existing uniforms and introduce new pieces and clever “pops of colour” to re-energise the visuals from our staff’s appearance.
Their team collaborated with us, listened to our feedback, and put the comfort of our staff and the professional image of our School at the forefront of their suggestions.
We can’t speak highly enough about their exceptional service and ability to work with us as a team to recreate our unique brand in our uniforms.
MICHAEL SEBBAG
Co-Founder, The Akidamy School of Early Learning, Perth WA
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We can’t speak highly enough about Cargo Crew’s exceptional service”
Centre:
MICHAEL SEBBAG Co-Founder, The Akidamy
“ Top: Will Womens Shirt in Blue/White Stripe with logo embroidery
Boston Colour Pop Apron in Pumpkin with Margot Blouse in Navy with logo embroidery Bottom: Crew Cardigan in Navy with logo embroidery, Margot Blouse in Navy and Taylor Pant in Navy
Contact our team of early learning uniform experts! hello@cargocrew.com.au 03 9411 9850 Visit our Melbourne showroom: 4 Scholar Drive, Bundoora VIC 3083
