High-visibility workwear or reflective workwear has made great advances in protecting the lives of not just workers but of motorcyclists, cyclists, runners and pedestrians alike. The innovation improves visibility of individuals at night or under low-visibility conditions. Subsequently, it leads to significantly lowered on and off-road fatalities. A Bright Start For High-Visibility Workwear High-visibility workwear […]
With a client list made up of over 500 companies, we interact and service a wide variety of highly-skilled individuals across many industries. While many proven entrepreneurs and highly experienced people are often confident with the terminology and jargon used within their field of work. However, the personal protective equipment industry and its workwear terms […]
When choosing workwear, it’s advisable to consider the core purposes of the garment and where it will be worn. In order to select the ideal fabric and stitching. When it comes to mixing both leisure and business, there are a few fabrics that are quite as effective as denim and chino. Fabric for Purpose If […]
Every job constantly comes with its own risks and dangers. It is important to identify these from the very beginning to avoid potential accidents and hazards. Many companies and employers may know this but have difficulty in identifying company needs, industry regulations, and basic staff requirements to complete each task. Why Is It Necessary Make […]
The benefits of choosing to wear 100% cotton, instead of a cotton blend (50% polyester and 50% cotton) are a constantly-evolving conversation in the textile manufacturing industry. Function is usually the primary determining factor influencing the choice of fabric. Workwear Basic Fabric Needs In the design process, various factors are considered to ensure garments produced […]
We have a rich heritage dating back more than 144 years, in fact the New York Times has said that Sweet-Orr: “May actually have been the first commercial jeans producer”. The company grew in notoriety to such an extent its garments are still prized collectables today. Sweet-Orr Ahead of the Trend When we refer to […]
Not certain about what you should be wearing this winter while at work? With the right choice, you can brave the blistering cold with minimal worry. The decision is not as complex as it may seem.
In their heyday, poppers and zippers were popularised as great for children because they were so easy to use. Fast forward some decades and these closing systems are now more universally functional. Resulting in them cropping up on jeans, purses, shoes and even PPE. Snap Judgements: Poppers In fact, snap fasteners work well in protective […]
For quite some time now women have been doing the same difficult and dangerous jobs that have been stereotyped male. Isn’t it about time that their PPE start following suit? We think so… Unisex Workwear? Not Really. Unfortunately, much of the PPE industry today still caters predominately for male workers under the guise of “unisex” […]
Every job comes with its own set of hazards, however some are far riskier than others. But if you find yourself in a potentially dangerous profession, you’d best ensure that you’ve got reliable workwear. Workwear You Can Trust Working where hazards are the norm can be a daunting task. But when you have reliable PPE […]