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  • Plain Orders - Arrives by 26/06/2025
  • Branded Orders - Arrives by 04/07/2025

Experts in Custom Workwear & PPE

  • Fast, reliable service & quick delivery
  • Visual proofs with every order
  • Order portals for Corporate accounts
  • Great quality garments, guaranteed

About Essential Workwear

With over 26 years in the branding industry, we pride ourselves in providing our customers with outstanding custom workwear and the best customer service.

Our Mission: To help businesses like yours with expert and professional branded workwear that meet all necessary safety requirements.

Our Passion: Comes from the branding aspect of workwear. We love to get to know your brand and help bring that brand to life on your workwear.

Our Company: An award-winning, family owned and operated business that understands the importance of perfect branded uniform to reflect your company.

Employees

Garments branded a day on site

Plus countries shipped to

Orders processed last year

Trusted By Clients Big & Small...

NHS East London Logo
DHL logo
Henkel logo
CNBC Logo
Wren logo
Gusto logo

Competitive prices with great quality...

"We have been working with Essential Workwear for over a year now and never had an issue with their services or deliveries.

They always provide competitive prices with great quality. Their services are very professional, and I will recommend Essential Workwear to other NHS colleagues."

- Kosta, East London NHS Foundation Trust

They surpassed our expectations...

"The team hit our brief perfectly and provided exactly what we were looking for and more. I would have no hesitation in recommending Essential Workwear for all of your workwear and uniform needs.

They surpassed our expectations, and their turnaround times from garment visuals to delivery was very fast." 

- Duncan, UK & IE Henkel Ltd

Extremely quick and reliable...

"Essential Workwear has been suppliers of ours for a number of years and have always been extremely quick and reliable with their responses.

The products are always extremely high quality at affordable prices which is what attracted us to them initially.

- Rebecca, DHL

Why Choose Essential Workwear

We tailor our service to meet your different needs, we will meet you where you are.

AWARD WINNING

Award winning family business since 1998.

EMBROIDERED WORKWEAR

Customise your company uniform with perfectly embroidered workwear.

PRINTED WORKWEAR

Customise your company workwear with any of our various print methods.

CORPORATE ACCOUNTS

Personal portal for quick repeat orders & employee manpacked uniforms

FAQ's

What types of branded workwear do you offer?

We offer a wide range of branded workwear options, including embroidered uniforms, printed t-shirts, jackets, high-visibility vests, and more. Our collections cover various industries, ensuring you can find the ideal style and fit for your team.

Can I add my company logo to all garments?

We can add your company logo to most of our workwear garments through embroidery, screen printing, or DTF. However item's such as safety footwear wouldn't be possible to brand. For garments, upload your logo during the order process, and we'll handle the rest.

What branding methods do you offer?

We offer embroidery, screen printing and DTF. Depending on what finish you want, complexity of the logo and garment type, we will help you select the right branding method for you.

What is the turnaround time for workwear orders?

Our standard turnaround time is 7-10 working days, however our Essential Workwear Range has a faster delivery time due to it being stocked in-house. If you do need your order faster, please contact our team and we will try our best to accommodate it.

Will I receive a proof before my order is produced?

Yes, we aim to email you your custom workwear proofs within 3 working days after you place your order, this is when you can make any changes if required. Once you approve your visuals we will then start on producing your workwear.

Do you ship custom workwear internationally?

Yes, we ship worldwide. Europe shipping is £49 (duties will apply) and worldwide shipping is £69 (duties will apply).

Blogs & Case Studies
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19th June 2025

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Adidas brand launch
9th June 2025

Introducing Adidas: Performance-Driven Apparel for Active Professionals

We’re excited to introduce Adidas to our range of customisable workwear brands—bringing their world-renowned innovation and comfort to the workplace. Known globally…

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Brewpoint brewery case study
30th May 2025

Brewing Brand Consistency With Uniforms & Retail-Ready Merch

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Ipswich Town Football Club
23rd May 2025

Essential Workwear’s Winning Partnership With Ipswich Town Football Club

Branded Workwear to Serve Various DepartmentsKey Facts: – Outfitted 600+ Employees Across Multiple Departments.- Exceptional Service Under Tight Deadlines.- Enhanced Club’s Professional…

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SME Headline Sponsor blog
6th January 2025

From Award-Winners to Headline Sponsor

At Essential Workwear, we’re passionate about supporting businesses of all sizes, from emerging start-ups to established global corporations. We’re thrilled to announce…

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Essential workwears new single 7-head embroidery machine
22nd May 2025

Boosting Production Power: Our New 7-Head Embroidery Machine

At Essential Workwear, we believe that staying at the forefront of technology isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As a company dedicated…

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