Mobile workwear supplier to job sites

Small contractors, construction crews, trades businesses, farms, workshops and municipal or maintenance teams.

Margin on each garment sold, plus repeat orders for new hires and replacements. Some suppliers add logo printing or embroidery through a partner for higher-value orders.

• Face-to-face selling
• Route planning and driving
• Knowing sizes, fabrics and safety requirements

• Check that garments meet the safety standards your customers need, such as CSA-certified hi-vis
• Commercial vehicle insurance and commercial general liability insurance, check what covers stock in your van
• Check GST/HST registration and any provincial sales tax rules
• Check if your municipality requires a business licence for mobile or door-to-door selling
• Winter slows construction in many regions, plan for seasonal swings in orders
• Unsold stock in awkward sizes ties up cash, start with a small range

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, starting stock and sample range. Starting with a small range can help keep your costs near the lower end.

Check garments meet the safety standards your customers need, such as CSA-certified hi-vis. Also check commercial vehicle and general liability insurance covering stock in your van, GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules, and municipal licences for mobile selling.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your routes, customers and the season. Winter slows construction in many regions, and unsold stock in awkward sizes can tie up cash.