The chevrons on a security guard's uniform are symbols of the difference between representatives of the security service and other civilians. Today it is compiled according to existing standards and requirements. Read on to find out what types of chevrons there are based on material, how to properly sew chevrons onto a security guard’s uniform, and what kind of badges to choose for security.
Regulations for the placement of chevrons
There are standard rules that prescribe how security chevrons should be located. They contain information on how the security guard's stripes should be located and where to sew them on. However, some private enterprises change the rules for their own reasons.
Regulation of the location of stripes on the security uniform according to the charter
The legislation of the Russian Federation provides for the existence of a charter with the rules prescribed in it. Those who do not have it use the general principles of a recommendatory nature. Enterprises that manufacture such products to order in Russia create sleeve, back, head and chest models.
Security guard uniform requirements
There are no uniform requirements for security uniforms and how to sew chevrons onto a security guard’s uniform and at what distance. Various legislative acts contain only some information about the appearance of a person while performing official duties. This document states that the appearance should emphasize the status of a protected object.
Emphasizing the status of the guard In addition, stripes must be present everywhere. They need to be sewn onto the back, chest of the shirt, headdress and sleeve. The inscriptions should also emphasize the business status. The color of the uniform may be standard or match the existing corporate style of the facility.
Color according to corporate style Note! In some situations the requirements are opposite. Clothes should be comfortable and inspire confidence among clients. The kits must be selected individually, regardless of the season and the specifics of the security service. The form must be selected taking into account the presence or absence of heating.
Naturally, any form should be comfortable and not attract undue attention. Every guard should be experienced craftsman disguise and, if possible, get to the potential criminal and detain him. Therefore, the uniform often acts as a convenient camouflage.
Providing comfort to security uniforms Types of chevrons by material
Chevrons are embroidered, plastisol and sublimation.
The former are strong, durable, not deformable and do not fade in sunlight. Paints with clear lines should remain that way for a long time.
The second ones are created from first-class cloth and Sanbond for the lining. Instead of cloth, mixed nylon, leather, denim and any other material can be used.
Plastisol type Still others are formed from threads and processed using Velcro tape. They are also attached using thermal film. There is an option with a pin. They are often produced with loops for sewing.
Sublimation type Benefits of embroidering patches
The security uniform is exposed to the weather, namely snow, rain, wind and sunlight. The embroidery does not lose its brightness with quality. The advantage of sewing a product onto a uniform is its durability. If the uniform breaks and becomes thinner, then the patch is gone.
Preserving the durability of the product when worn It can be cut off from an old type of suit and sewn onto a new one, if the product is embroidered in a high-quality manner. In addition, the product is well preserved after numerous washes.
Preservation of product quality during numerous washes Sewing on the finished patch
Sewing a finished patch on your own is possible either by machine or by hand after studying materials on how to properly sew patches on a security guard’s clothing. By machine method, namely using sewing machine, it is not recommended to sew the product onto a pea coat, since unwanted types of stitches may appear that are not visible from the outside and spoil the whole idea.
It’s easy to make your own ready-made patch on clothes by hand. It is enough to use a ready-made master class. Often when step-by-step instruction is not required if you know a special hidden stitch to create an invisible fastening.
So, all that is required is to take the clothes and figure out the placement of the product. To prevent it from falling or moving when sewing, you need to pin it or secure it with double-sided tape or a pin. If the product has a complex shape, more fastening points should be used.
Note! The product can be sewn onto any jacket or trousers. It can also be placed on a gun case or other work items.
You should make sure that the product does not fidget when sewing. Then you will get an accurate result. It is worth taking a pin with a needle, press it to the product, and carefully pierce it from the back to the front. If the item has a dense structure, you need to pierce it with force. This should be done carefully to avoid damage to the front part.
One more in the old-fashioned way To create a patch, you need to trace it with chalk. This way there is no need to secure the product itself. It is enough to sew along the drawn line.
Sewing the finished product yourself Emblems on hats
Security emblems on hats can be either steel or embroidered. As a rule, the latter is created using reflective threads or those that glow in the dark. This helps the security guard in a night or dark room. Not every uniform contains headdresses, but sometimes it is necessary to apply the emblem to this area. In such situations, the private security company or security emblem is used instead of the inscription. It is located on the front side in the central part.
Security emblems on hats Chevrons on Russian Railways security uniforms
The chevrons on the Russian Railways security uniform are used to increase the rating of the private security company. When creating such things, a coat of arms with a flag is used, namely with two state symbols. Sometimes they are needed for better recognition of symbolism. An ancient type of heraldry is often used. Lions with bears on the emblem speak of courage with the courage of their own owners.
Security emblem on the uniform of a railway worker Cost of stripes
The cost of security patches depends on the size, type, quantity, use of identification special characters, the use of reflective threads that glow in the dark, and other factors. Often it also depends on the presence of complex decorative elements in the form of ancient heraldry. For example, the price of a chevron with the inscription CHOP or Security is less than the price of a patch with a flag Russian Federation and a coat of arms.
Note! The highest price is for a product that was commissioned by a company with individual design sketches and symbols. It is worth pointing out that often each of them has a plastic part glued on. This makes the final product look more expensive than it actually is.
Cheapness of products as the main difference The placement of chevrons on the uniform of a security service representative must be in accordance with GOST. Their location, choice of fabric and application of the patch are regulated by existing legislation. It is important that the emblems are also present on headdresses. You can select, buy and sew on any patches yourself using the simple instructions given above.
The work of a security guard in large populated areas has become quite widespread. Special attention is given to the uniform of the security worker, which gives the employee a neat appearance and distinguishes him from other people inside and outside the premises. The need for such clothing arose during the period of massive emergence of security companies. Due to wear and tear, the mold needs to be replaced periodically.
Security guard uniform requirements
For security guards' uniforms, practicality during work is important. Security company personnel serve not only indoors, but also outdoors. This the process is underway continuously throughout the day, in any weather. In emergency circumstances, a security officer must respond quickly. The uniform should protect against unfavorable environmental factors - wind, high or low air temperature, precipitation, and also ensure freedom of movement. The fabric used for sewing must be resistant to general types dirt and mechanical friction, if necessary, have a water-repellent impregnation.
Workwear for security officers includes suits - summer and winter “Strike” (jacket + trousers); shirts (long or short sleeves), ties and trousers for indoor work; headwear (hats and caps, winter and summer); jumpers, sweatshirts and T-shirts. The material for the uniform is knitwear (wool with acrylic, pan; cotton) and mixed fabrics (polyester with cotton, viscose; polyester with spandex; Oxford) fabrics. Color options include camouflage, grey, blue, light blue, brown and black. Particularly important are accessories such as stripes and chevrons, which distinguish security workers from each other.
Purpose of stripes and chevrons, their placement and methods of fixation
Chevrons and stripes on a security guard's uniform inform surrounding people about his functions, personal data and the name of the company.
According to the legislation of the Russian Federation, all private companies (including security companies) operate in accordance with the charter. It determines the procedure and conditions for the functioning of the company, and may also contain requirements for appearance personnel, placement of chevrons on uniforms and stripes. If such rules are not written down, it is necessary to use generally accepted recommendations.
The longest patch (up to 20 - 30 cm) is attached to the back, and the image should be in the center, and the text should be at the level of the person’s shoulder blades. The chevron is placed 8-10 cm below the shoulder seams. On the left sleeve is the name of the security company, on the right are the generally accepted emblems (the inscriptions “Security” or “Security”, an image of a sword, etc.). A patch with the employee’s surname and name is attached to the left breast pockets, and the blood type is placed on the right. This arrangement of stripes and chevrons on security guards’ clothing is advisory in nature.
Inscriptions and images for chevrons or stripes are made using various printing methods or machine embroidery on fabric. The following inscriptions are applied to the stripes:
- security;
- security;
- security Service;
- security officer.
Patches come in the form of strips (sizes 120×30, 125×35, 250×75, 255×78 and 296×77 mm) or arcs (30×118 and 33×120 mm). The difference between stripes is that they are placed on the front or middle of the headdress or on T-shirts, shirts, jackets (back or chest).
Chevron is intended for clothing sleeves. In addition to the word “Security”, they depict a shield, sword and symbols of Russia (coat of arms, flag). The chevrons are the same in shape, their dimensions are 99x85, 104x87 and 105x89 mm.
There are several ways to attach chevrons and stripes to your uniform. The most convenient way is to use Velcro. You can glue them using thermal film and an iron. The most reliable method is to correctly sew these elements to the form. This is done on a machine using a sewing stitch.
In this material we will answer the question of how to sew a chevron. We will show photographs of the location on the uniform of the RF Armed Forces, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, the Federal Penitentiary Service, the FSB and other services. We will tell you how to properly sew a chevron in accordance with the order, we will offer detailed instructions with pictures.
If you are interested in the sewing process itself, how to move the needle, where to put the thread, we have posted it for you. You can also order sewing on chevrons in our Patriot studio on Lunacharskogo 15. We can process the stripes with Velcro, or we can sew chevrons to the uniform.
We have been making chevrons since 2008, our clients include many military units, state military and civil services, private security companies, Cossack troops and many private individuals. For everyone we create the very chevrons that he was looking for. Contact us, we are happy to embroider for you!
How to sew chevrons onto the uniform of the Russian Armed Forces?
The general rules for how to sew a chevron onto an aircraft uniform are specified in Order No. 300 dated June 22, 2015. The chevrons are sewn onto the outside of the sleeve at a distance of 8 cm from the shoulder seam.
Left sleeve: a badge of belonging to the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, the Logistics of the Armed Forces, branches and branches of the Armed Forces, and the Railway Troops.
Right sleeve: a sign indicating membership in military districts or fleets, special forces and services, or specific military formations. No more than one badge per sleeve!
Sleeve insignia are placed on
- woolen jackets
- demi-season jackets (except for senior officers)
- woolen jackets (except for summer woolen jackets)
- woolen jackets
- flannel
- casual winter jackets
- casual demi-season jackets
- casual suit jackets
- field jackets (except for wind and waterproof suit)
Chest patches (" Armed forces Russia" - on the right, name badge - on the left) are placed
- on jackets of casual suits
- field jackets (except for wind and waterproof suits).
Read more in our bright and detailed article about military uniforms. All models are presented there new form RF in high resolution with explanations, you can see the placement of chevrons on any type of uniform. The information corresponds to order 300 of June 22, 2015.
How to sew on police chevrons?
Order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation dated July 26, 2013 N 575, Moscow, tells how to sew on new police chevrons. The chevrons should be sewn onto the police uniform on the outside of the sleeve, at a distance of 80 mm from the top edge of the chevron to the shoulder.
Left sleeve: sleeve insignia indicating membership in the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
Right sleeve: sleeve insignia indicating affiliation with a specific unit.
On a summer shirt with a short or long sleeve The chevron is worn! General - on the left sleeve, about belonging to the unit - on the right.
Chevron patch on police uniform
Aviation division. The sleeve insignia is not worn.
Camouflage. The sleeve insignia is not worn.
Special police rank. Stripes on the back and left front of the suit.
Combat units of the traffic police. The chevron patch “DPS traffic police” is on the left side of the suit. “Police” and “DPS” stripes and reflective materials are on the back.
Special forces units. “OMON” and “SOBR” stripes on jackets.
Special police regiment of the Special Purpose Center for Private Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. “Police” patches in camouflage gray colors.
Police Regiment of the Special Purpose Security Center of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. “Police” patches in camouflage green colors.
How to sew a police patch on a shirt?
Sleeve insignia are worn on both long-sleeved and short-sleeved shirts. The same applies to female form clothing: the sleeve insignia is worn on all blouses.
On white shirts and blouses a patch with a white background is worn, on blue ones - with a blue background.
The distance from the top edge of the patch to the shoulder seam is 8 cm.
Location of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stripes on the shirt: diagram Location of the traffic police stripes on the shirt: photo Location of the Ministry of Internal Affairs stripes on the shirt: diagram for those on external duty
The badge is worn by traffic police officers and employees on external duty. The latter also have a badge on the right pocket.
For more information about which chevron should be sewn onto which item of uniform, see the article about the police uniform. All models are presented there modern form and the location of the chevrons on the police uniform. You can find the specific shape that interests you and see how the chevrons are located on it!
Location of police chevrons: badges
On jackets, raincoats, vests. The patch is attached to the left breast pocket with a pin.
On shirts, blouses, jumpers, sweaters. The patch is attached to the flap of the left breast pocket using a folding button fastening or a pin.
On the jacket. The patch is attached to the left side of the chest 1 cm below the order ribbons or in their place using a pin.
On coats, woolen jackets, demi-season raincoats. The patch is attached to the left side of the chest 8 cm below the lapel ledge using a pin.
On a sheepskin coat, a sheepskin jacket. The patch is attached to the left side of the chest 4 cm below the “Police” patch using a pin.
Location of chevrons on police uniforms
We still have the right side of our chest free. What is sewn there?
On right side breastplates of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia are placed on the chest. They are located horizontally in one row from left to right with intervals of 5 mm, to the right of the breastplate of completion educational institution. The total number of badges in a row is no more than three.
Badges for commanding officers are located 1 cm above these badges.
Now do you understand how to properly sew on police chevrons? This is it, the arrangement of the Ministry of Internal Affairs chevrons!
How to sew chevrons of the Ministry of Emergency Situations
The left sleeve is the sleeve insignia of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, at a distance of 80 mm from the upper edge of the sleeve seam.
The right sleeve is the sleeve emblem of the Ministry of Emergency Situations indicating affiliation with specific units and institutions, at a distance of 80 mm from the upper edge of the sleeve seam, above it is an arc patch with a flag.
Chest pockets - the breastplate "EMERCOM of Russia" on the left patch pocket of the suit, a patch with the surname of the Ministry of Emergency Situations on the lapel of the right pocket. Round Emercom patch - on the left pocket in the center.
POSITION
Ouniforms for security company employees
Novosibirsk.
Uniform of guard guards at security companies in Novosibirsk.
1. COMPLETENESS OF CLOTHING UNIFORMS
The uniform for security guards working in security companies includes:
Black jacket with a zipper, with patch chest pockets with flaps with a button, and two side pockets. Yellow stripes are sewn above the chest pockets.
Shirt blue or white with long sleeves, with shoulder straps, chest pockets and flaps fastened with buttons. There are two tucks on the back. The shirt is tucked into the trousers. In the summer - a short-sleeved shirt;
Black tie;
Black straight-fit trousers, with creases, two side pockets, two flaps at the back;
Black waist belt;
The boots are black.
IN winter time for security guards performing service duties with access to the street - an insulated black jacket with a fur collar, with sewn yellow stripes above the chest pockets, a fur hat with a visor and the security company’s signature badge, or a knitted black cap.
2. TYPES OF CLOTHING UNIFORM
Wearing a certain type of clothing is determined by order of the director of the security company
2.1. Summer casual No. 1
Consists of: (photo No. 1, 2)
The headdress is black with a yellow stripe above the visor with the security company’s signature badge;
Black jacket with zipper;
Tie;
Shirt with long sleeves;
Boots.
It is used when serving in warm rooms, as well as at outdoor posts in the summer. By order of the director of the security company, it is allowed to serve without a jacket.
2.2. Summer casual No. 2
Consists of: (photo no. 3)
The headdress is black with a yellow stripe above the visor, with the security company’s signature badge;
Short sleeve shirt with the top button undone, no tie;
Boots.
Used at outdoor temperatures of +20 degrees and above.
2.3. Winter
Consists of: (photo No. 4)
Black knitted hat, fur hat with a visor and the security company’s signature badge;
Insulated jacket;
Casual black jacket with zipper;
Shirt with long sleeves;
Tie;
Boots.
Applicable at outdoor temperatures + 5 degrees and below, as well as
for wearing inside cold protected areas.
3. INSIGNIA
For a casual jacket and an insulated jacket above the left pocket along its top edge rectangular stripes with the inscription “Security” are sewn on the sewn yellow stripe, above the right pocket along its top edge rectangular stripes with the inscription of the name of the security company are sewn onto the sewn yellow stripe - photo No. 5
On the shirt above the left pocket along it top edge rectangular stripes with the inscription “Security” are sewn above the right pocket along its top edge Sew on rectangular stripes with the inscription of the name of the security company - photo No. 5
On the left sleeve of the casual jacket, insulated jacket and shirt, 6 cm below the shoulder, a chevron with the brand name “Security” is sewn in the middle - photo No. 5. On the right sleeve of the casual jacket, insulated jacket and shirt, 6 cm below the shoulder, across a chevron with the private security company logo is sewn in the middle - photo No. 5. On a winter insulated jacket and a casual jacket, at shoulder level (on the back), a patch with the inscription “Security” is sewn, the height of the letters is 4.0 cm. - photo No. 5
4. PROCEDURE FOR WEARING CLOTHING UNIFORMS
When performing official duties at a post, a security guard must wear clean, ironed, and prescribed uniforms. It is allowed to wear a uniform when traveling from your place of residence to a guarded facility and back.
Weapons and specials the equipment assigned to the security guard is placed on the waist belt, while:
Service pistol in a holster with a safety strap on the right side;
Handcuffs in a case behind the back;
Gas cartridge in a case to the left of the belt buckle, palm-width apart;
Rubber baton to the left of the belt buckle under the left arm.
The transition to wearing winter or summer uniforms is established by order of the director of the security company, depending on the time of year.
Guard's chevrons are insignia and are sewn onto the uniform to emphasize its difference from civilian clothing. Special badges contain specific information about the company, the employee himself and his functions in the service. Private security companies (PSCs) differ from private security companies in that they independently develop their own protective clothing. Like the uniform itself, the insignia periodically needs to be replaced.
What regulates the placement of chevrons on a security guard’s uniform?
There are standard rules governing placement of chevrons on a security guard's uniform, but some private enterprises change them and are guided by their own considerations. The legislation of the Russian Federation requires each private enterprise to have a charter, and it, in turn, may contain the following rules: how to sew stripes on a security guard uniform.For those who have not noted this in their Charter, apply general principles, which are advisory in nature. Enterprises that manufacture custom-made products divide them into several groups: sleeves, chest pieces, “Blood type”, back or headgear.Correct placement of chevrons on a security guard's uniform
- Patches are sewn onto a uniform jacket:
- First of all, the largest chevron is applied. Its length is 20-30 cm, called CHOP, attached in the back, in the upper part, 8-10 cm from the shoulder seams. Most often this is the designation of the service: “Security”, “Security Service”, “security”. If there is an image on it, it is placed in the center of the back.
- A patch with the company name or the designation of a specific private security company is located on the right sleeve (8-10 cm from the shoulder seam). Common inscriptions include “Shift Manager”, “Security Officer”, “Duty Officer”.
- On the left is sewn the general emblem of the Russian security services: shield and sword, logo, etc. On the left sleeve there is a chevron common to all security structures.
- The blood type designation is placed on the right breast pocket. The employee's first and last name is on the left.
- An emblem or inscription indicating the service is placed on the cap or cap. The correct location is above the forehead, in the center.
These rules are not strict; they must be based primarily on the CHARTER of the enterprise itself. How to sew patches on a security guard uniform
To place a chevron on a form, first of all, use the following types of fixation:- Bonding with thermal film using an iron.
- Fastening with Velcro type velcro.
- Sewing with a stitch on a sewing machine.
- Hand sewing is the easiest custom method.
