About
Brand integrity + the power to choose = UNITEN
A boutique uniform supplier built around a simple idea: unity does not have to erase the individual.
Our philosophy
Individuality
+ Unity
We know that exceptionally high consumer satisfaction ratings are tied to a high level of service delivered through employees. We understand the power of appearance and how it affects morale, confidence and enthusiasm.
In order to curate an elevated consumer experience, employees must be happy, in their element, and able to express some level of individuality. That can be a challenge when uniformity is required. UNITEN’s answer is to give employees the flexibility to mix and match their uniform items to personalise their looks.
Your brand’s identity is woven into every product we design for you, so no matter how the individual employee chooses to put themselves together, the image stays harmonious.
The capsule collection
More looks, for less cost — refreshed without redesign
- —A defined set of pieces that mix and match
- —One brand image across a large, varied team
- —Personal control that supports confidence and morale
- —A one-stop-shop for all things uniform
Capabilities
What sits behind the collection
Uniform Industry Future Direction
The world is changing, life is changing. Post-Covid, people want to be comfortable.
Athleisure is the look of our time and can be seen everywhere. Balancing athleisure with professionalism through comfort in tailoring is key.
Fabrics, Technical Performance & Safety
Our fabric is sourced, or custom made, for maximum comfort, durability and performance. We can provide technical components for performance such as anti-microbial, anti-wrinkle, moisture wicking and anti-static, while making sure that fabric treatments do not compromise the health and safety of the wearer.
We comply with the highest safety standards and utilise third-party testing to certify the safety and efficacy of any product we create.
Supply Chain
At UNITEN, we have extensive relationships with fabric mills and factories worldwide. Our network spans China, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, India and South America.
Product Categories
We are expert at developing every product category including tailored items, knits, fully-fashioned sweaters, outerwear, rainwear, down and athleisure, as well as cold-weather accessories, belts and shoes.
We have a vision that allows us to tie it all together in a cohesive way, with all the practicality that you would expect.
Consciousness & Sustainability
We will be constantly refining our process to utilise more sustainable practices over time. At UNITEN, we consider ourselves more conscious — pushing boundaries and bringing about innovation to solve problems in new ways.
We utilise recycled fibres when appropriate and create quality items that will stand the test of time.
Technical performance
Specified per programme, never assumed
Durability
Constructions and materials chosen to hold up to daily service.
Comfort
Comfort in tailoring, informed by how people actually move.
Moisture management
Moisture-wicking fabrics where the role demands it.
Anti-wrinkle
Finishes that keep garments presentable through a shift.
Anti-microbial
Available as a specified technical component.
Anti-static
Available as a specified technical component.
High-heat washability
Specified where industrial laundering is part of the programme.
Third-party testing
Used to certify the safety and efficacy of any product we create.
Fabric treatments are selected so they do not compromise the health and safety of the wearer. Third-party testing is used to certify safety and efficacy where required.
Consciousness & sustainability
Conscious decisions, made continuously
Recycled fibres when appropriate
Used where the material choice genuinely suits the garment and its lifespan.
Products built to last
Quality items that will stand the test of time, reducing replacement cycles.
More conscious decisions
Material and production choices weighed rather than defaulted.
Continuous refinement
We will keep refining our process to utilise more sustainable practices over time.
Our founder
Lewaa A. Khalek
CEO, UNITEN
Lewaa currently oversees operations, supply chain, cost management, importation and fulfillment at UNITEN.
Prior to his experience at UNITEN, Lewaa was the Executive Vice President at Jitrois USA, a high-end luxury label based in Paris, France. In this role he was responsible for the American market retail and wholesale sales and distribution. He opened free-standing Jitrois retail stores on Madison Ave in NYC, Cooper Ave in Aspen CO and the Bal Harbour mall in Miami FL, all of which he owned and operated.
Lewaa, originally from Lebanon, relocated to New York City in 2004 where he now resides. Lewaa's experience in the fashion business dates back 20 years and across 5 different countries. He started his career in retail sales and quickly worked his way up to Director of Sales at Searle, a multi-brand contemporary retailer, in 2005. In that role he oversaw the operations of 8 separate retail locations and was in charge of hiring, training and managing a staff of over 150 people.
Lewaa has experience in all aspects of the fashion business, including wholesale and retail sales, merchandising, buying, styling, operations, management and even design. He has strong relationships with suppliers all over the globe — from fabric mills to sample rooms to factories — and a strong leadership ability in all aspects of starting and running a company.
Let’s create a uniform program that feels as strong as your brand.
Tell us about your team, your brand and the conditions your uniforms have to survive.