
Tips for Extending the Life of Your Workwear
- by Mike Johnson
Investing in high-quality workwear is essential for safety, comfort, and performance on the job. However, to maximise the return on your investment, it's crucial to maintain and care for your gear properly. Here are some practical tips to help you extend the life of your workwear, along with product recommendations...
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The Rise of Custom Workwear: Personalising Your Professional Look
- by Mike Johnson
The Rise of Custom Workwear: Personalising Your Professional Look In today's competitive landscape, branding isn't confined to your business cards or website—it's woven into every aspect of your operation, including your team's attire. Custom workwear offers a unique opportunity to enhance your brand's visibility, foster team unity, and ensure safety...
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Welcome to Active-Workwear.co.uk
- by Mike Johnson
Your Ultimate Destination for High-Quality Workwear and PPE Welcome to Active-Workwear.co.uk — your go-to provider for top-tier work gloves, boots, hard hats, clothing, and PPE. We take pride in offering unbeatable prices on products from industry-leading brands, ensuring that whether you’re a builder, welder, or electrician, you’ll find exactly what...
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Workwear Clothing Tax Deduction: Your Essential Guide to UK Claims 2025
- by Mike Johnson
Workwear Clothing Tax Deduction: Your Essential Guide to UK Claims 2025 Want to claim hundreds of pounds in tax relief for your work uniform? You could be eligible for tax deductions going back five years if you wear a uniform at work and take care of its cleaning, repairs, or...
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Premium Workwear Brands: What Makes Them Worth Your Investment?
- by Mike Johnson
Premium Workwear Brands: What Makes Them Worth Your Investment? Ever wondered what truly separates premium workwear from standard alternatives? At Active Workwear, we understand it's more than just a label - it's about protection that performs when you need it most. Today's premium workwear serves everyone from construction professionals battling...
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Workshop PPE Guide: Essential Safety Wear Your Team Needs in 2025
- by Gareth Coxon
Every day, 600 workers suffer eye injuries on the job. Your team members could be at risk - especially when you consider that 15% of EU workers breathe in hazardous substances during their shifts.

Respiratory PPE Simplified: A No-Nonsense Guide for UK Workplaces
- by Mike Johnson
Respiratory PPE protects you from workplace hazards by filtering up to 99% of harmful particles from the air you breathe. Your safety depends on proper respiratory protection when working with wood dust, chemical fumes, or other airborne toxins. Protection classes provide different security levels for specific needs. FFP1 masks philtre...
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Waterproof Jacket Ratings Explained: Stop Wasting Money on the Wrong Gear
- by Mike Johnson
British Standards require waterproof jackets to have at least a 1,500mm waterproof rating. The ratings can range from 1,500mm to 20,000mm, which makes choosing the right gear challenging. Light rain needs jackets rated up to 2,000mm, and heavy downpours demand ratings above 10,000mm. Understanding waterproof ratings is a vital part...
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