Sweet-Orr is proud to exhibit at the 2023 A-OSH EXPO. With a focus on employee safety in the workplace, the A-OSH EXPO is the ideal place for Sweet-Orr to showcase our superior protective workwear range that can withstand the toughest environments, providing protection from the hazards you face in the workplace. The A-OSH EXPO is […]
In the line of fire, you can rest assured knowing that the Nomex fibres in your PPE can withstand the heat. Know your Nomex® Nomex® is an innovative heat- and flame-resistant fibre that, when exposed to extreme heat, undergoes a unique reaction. It changes its properties to capture more energy in a fabric made from […]
Learn about what’s new! Visit the Sweet-Orr stand at Electra Mining Botswana 2019 to view our latest products and innovations to get the most up-to-date advice from our experts, try out our Protective Workwear range, or put our new steel-capped Protective Boots to the test.
From a teenage junior clerk at an international protective workwear company to taking over that very business and turning it into one of South Africa’s most prominent ventures of its kind: That is the story of John Jacobs, CEO of Sweet-Orr & Lybro, arguably one of the world’s oldest workwear brands. Headquartered in Cape Town, […]
Rumour has it that the numerous folded pleats in a chef’s toque were first added to signify the 100 ways a chef can cook an egg. It is also believed that the famous French Chef Marie-Antoine Carême wore a staggering 45cm tall toque in the 1800’s. In order to indicate his high status in the […]
To our everyday wearers: the tradesmen and builders, artists and artisans, creators and crafters – we would like to say thank you. With your hard-earned skills, you shape our world. And, with you tough-as-nails dedication, we believe there’s nothing you can’t do. When the going gets tough, you get tougher. You go boldly where others […]
Sweet-Orr’s core promise is to deliver Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) workwear that guarantees the safety of those who wear them. To clarify, the essential workers around the world. Now, with COVID-19 there’s a new challenge facing us, ensuring that we maintain higher standards of safety. We’ve been in the international PPE sector since 1871. So, […]
We’ll be exhibiting the Sweet-Orr Superior Protective Workwear range at the renowned A+A Trade Fair in Düsseldorf, Germany – the world’s largest and most established international trade forum for safety, security and health at work.We’ll be standing proudly alongside around 1 900 of the leading international experts. Experts in personal protective equipment, high-risk prevention, environmental […]
Learn about what’s new! Visit the Sweet-Orr stand at Electra Mining Botswana 2019 to view our latest products and innovations to get the most up-to-date advice from our experts, try out our Protective Workwear range, or put our new steel-capped Protective Boots to the test.
As part of our Boksburg Showroom July birthday month, we’re giving customers up to 50% off* selected men’s and women’s protective workwear.