Sweet-Orr launches new Cape Town showroom

Sweet-Orr launches new Cape Town showroom

Sweet-Orr is proud to announce the opening of its brand-new showroom in Cape Town. Extending on the brand’s incredible 152-year heritage, the showroom promises to showcase the finest workwear garments for a tactile, immersive experience for both shoppers and visitors alike. The showroom will open on 1 September 2023 at the iconic brand’s Cape Town […]

A-OSH Expo – South Africa 2023

Sweet-Orr - A-OSH EXPO

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 […]

From Clerk to CEO: The proudly South African story of John Jacobs

The Inspirational story of John Jacobs

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, […]

Sweet-Orr’s Return To A+A Düsseldorf Germany

Sweet-Orr Returns To A+A Trade Fair Düsseldorf

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 […]

Sweet-Orr to exhibit at the A+A Trade Fair

Sweet-Orr to Exhibit at the AA Trade Fair in Germany

Proving that our products are world-class and innovative, the Sweet-Orr team is getting ready to showcase its latest range of products at the A+A Trade Show in Dusseldorf, Germany from the 17th to the 20th of October. The A+A Trade Show is the largest international trade forum dedicated to safety, security and health at work. […]

Why You Should Be in Uniform

Male in safety uniform from Sweet-Orr

Whether it’s worn permanently or on special events, more companies are realising the benefits that can be unlocked by uniform wearing staff. While some non-uniformed workers might enjoy expressing their individuality through carefully picked clothing choices. Do not undervalue the convenience of official work attire. Getting a Unified Look Some companies offer staff the opportunity […]

High-Visibility Workwear By Design

Sweet-Orr High Visibility Workwear

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 […]