What to Know Before Branding Hi-Vis and PPE
Yes, hi-vis and PPE can be branded but the logo mustn’t compromise the garment’s certified protection or visibility. Keep branding clear of…
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Are Uniforms Considered PPE? (A Comprehensive Guide)
Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a critical role in keeping people safe at work — but where do everyday work uniforms fit…
The Ultimate Guide to Footwear Safety Codes & Ratings
Safety footwear codes are standardised markings — such as EN ISO 20345, the S1–S7 safety classes, slip-resistance codes and additional letter markings…
UK Hard Hat Colour Codes: What Each Colour Means
In the UK, hard hat colours indicate a worker’s role and level of responsibility on site, most commonly following the Build UK colour standard…
Embroidery Stitch Types Explained: What They Are and Why They Matter
When you hand over your logo for embroidery, more goes into the finished result than you might expect. Before a single stitch…
Workwear Quote Checklist: What to Prepare Before Requesting a Quote
To get an accurate branded workwear quote first time, have these ready: the garments (and colours) you need, rough quantities, your branding method and…
Budget vs Expensive Workwear: What to Spend More On and Where to Save
When comparing budget vs expensive workwear, spend more where failure costs you money or safety, and save where garments are replaced regularly…
Yellow vs Orange Hi-Vis Workwear: Does Colour Matter?
The colour of your hi-vis workwear matters, but not for the reason many business owners think. Both fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange…
From Two Jackets to a Full Team Rollout: Kitting Out Graham Heath Construction
Graham Heath Construction, based in Nantwich, Cheshire, has spent over two decades designing and building agricultural, equestrian and industrial buildings across the…
How to Claim Tax Relief on Workwear & Uniforms in the UK
If you wear a uniform to work and wash it at home, you could get workwear tax relief from HMRC. And it’s not just washing, the…
How Many Uniforms Does an Employer Have to Provide? (UK Law & Best Practices)
If you’re an employer in the UK, one of the most common questions when onboarding new staff is: “How many uniforms should…
Uniform Policy in the UK: Current Standards and Impact
A clear uniform policy helps businesses maintain a professional image, keep teams safe, and ensure everyone understands what’s expected at work. But…
HSE Hard Hat Regulations: Understanding UK Workplace Safety Standards
UK hard hat regulations require employers to provide suitable head protection on construction sites under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations…
Understanding The Difference Between Oxford & Poplin Shirts
Oxford and poplin are both woven cotton shirt fabrics, but they differ in weave and feel. Oxford uses a textured basket weave,…
Stitch Count and Embroidery Pricing Explained
Embroidery pricing is largely driven by stitch count, or the total number of stitches needed to sew your logo into a garment….
The Complete Guide to GSM for the Workwear & Uniform Market (Fabric Weights Explained)
GSM (grams per square metre) is the standard measurement of fabric weight used throughout the clothing and textile industry, calculated by weighing a…