McDONALD UNIFORMS

Uniform Professionals Serving Uniformed Professionals Since 1973


 3019 Darnell Road, Philadelphia, PA 19154

215-673-7211


Exceptional customer service shouldn’t be optional. At McDonald Uniforms, we believe it is the standard. As a third-generation, family-owned business based in Philadelphia, we’ve spent over 50 years outfitting first responders and uniformed professionals with precision, care, and respect.


Our team goes above and beyond to ensure every detail is right, every fit is exact, and every customer feels valued. When you choose McDonald Uniforms, you're not just getting quality uniforms—you’re getting a partner who puts your needs first.


Our Story: A Legacy of Service Since

McDonald Uniforms began with one man, a garage, and a deep respect for those who serve. In 1973, after retiring from his career as a U.S. Postal letter carrier, Joe McDonald, a WWII veteran, launched Joe McDonald’s Postal Uniforms from his Philadelphia home. His kitchen table became his desk, his living room and spare bedroom stored inventory, and his mission was clear: provide high-quality uniforms with personal service to the men and women of the United States Postal Service.


Joe built trust one customer at a time, driving to local post offices and supplying fellow letter carriers with the uniforms they needed to look sharp and feel confident. That commitment to craftsmanship and service became the backbone of the business—and the start of something much bigger.


By 1979, Joe’s son Dan McDonald joined the business. With Joe’s encouragement — “These are the places I go… you can go everywhere else” — Dan took on his own route and began expanding their reach and their products; now including “blue goods.”


As demand grew, the family moved the operation from the house into a detached garage, and soon after, into their first commercial space in Northeast Philadelphia. In 1985, Dan and his wife Jayne officially purchased the business, bringing fresh energy and a long-term vision to build on Joe’s legacy.


Over the decades, McDonald Uniforms steadily evolved—adding new product lines, investing in in-house tailoring and embroidery, and becoming a go-to partner for police, fire, EMS, and public safety departments across the region. In the early 2000s, the company began outfitting the Philadelphia Fire Department academy class, a tradition that continues today. In 2005, with the help of the third generation, the launch of UniformSpec.com marked a major leap toward national accessibility, which propelled the business to move into a new 10,000-square-foot facility which was needed to support its growing customer base.


Now in its third generation of family leadership, McDonald Uniforms continues to grow while staying rooted in its founding values. The next generation of McDonalds is actively involved in all aspects of the company—bringing innovation to strategic sales, marketing, technology, and customer experience.


What began as a neighborhood operation, McDonald Uniforms has grown into a regional force, with:

·         A retail showroom larger than their first commercial building, staffed by uniform experts

·         A robust outside sales team serving departments across six states: PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA and WV

·         An expanding line of in-house customization services, including tailoring, embroidery, patch application, and more

·         Online portals and digital solutions tailored for modern department needs


Through all the change, one thing remains constant: our commitment to serving those who serve—with honesty, attention to detail, and pride in every stitch.


Our Mission

At McDonald Uniforms, we proudly support the men and women who protect and serve our communities. As a third-generation, family-owned company based in Philadelphia, we are committed to delivering high-quality uniforms, exceptional service, and personalized solutions. Through all the growth, one thing hasn’t changed: our determination to providing the highest level of customer service to our partners.


Our Core Values

Service First: Our customers are our mission. We’re here to make your job easier.

Integrity Always: We do what we say we’ll do—with honesty, transparency, and pride.

Craftsmanship Matters: Details count. From tailoring to embroidery, we hold ourselves to the highest standards.

Relationships Over Transactions: We build partnerships, not just purchase orders.

Community Commitment: We proudly support those who serve and strengthen our communities.


Testimonials and Reviews


⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Trusted partner.”
“McDonald has been a trusted partner for more than a year. They have consistently gone above and beyond. No project is too small or big. We rave about their products and service to other departments in the area.
We love working with them.”


— Phil Ellingsworth Jr., Exeter Township Fire Department, Berks County, PA

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Real access to real people.”
“From my first contact with McDonald Uniforms, Mark McDonald has answered the phone when I call him or is back to me within minutes. His knowledge of the products they supply is exemplary. If there’s a backorder, they reach out with solutions. We continue to be very satisfied with the service they provide.”


— Chief David Armstrong, Thurmont Police Department, Frederick County, MD

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Above and Beyond”

 

“The experience that my department, the officers, and I have had has been excellent. McDonald Uniforms goes above and beyond with the customer service.”

 

— Chief Herron, Sharon Hill Police Department, Delaware County, Pennsylvania

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Outstanding Partner”

 

“McDonald Uniforms has been an outstanding partner for the BPD. We struggled immensely with our previous vendor for Class A uniforms with excuse after excuse for why the uniforms were not being delivered. Mark and his team have been great to work with and have delivered a great product at a reasonable price and very timely.

 

We are a small department with a small budget and McDonald Uniforms has worked with us to make getting all of our officers outfitted. We have had to order some of our Class A uniforms in ‘parts’ to fit the different budget cycles but it has not been an issue for them at all.

 

They answer calls and emails quickly and if there is a problem they fix it immediately. They have been great to work with and we look forward to a great relationship into the future.”

 

— Chief Grunwell, Brunswick Police Department, Frederick County, Maryland

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Service that stands out.”


“Dealing with McDonald Uniforms has been much better than our previous vendor. Service response times and communication have been wonderful.”


— Sgt. Nussle, Elkton Police Department, Cecil County, MD

 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Unmatched expertise.”


“McDonald Uniforms converted our entire department to a new uniform after making the switch from [another vendor]. Their expertise in the business is unmatched and the transition was seamless. No need is too big or too small. It is truly one of the best decisions we have made.


I truly can't understand why every department doesn't use them.”


— Chief CJ Winik, Bristol Township Police Department, Bucks County, PA