Active Workwear News Blog

As a professional, you want to ensure your workwear is clean and tidy at all times. However, if you are doing a job involving machinery, then you naturally have to face nasty oil and grease stains. While it’s certainly not a quick and easy task to remove stubborn oil and grease stains from clothing, it’s not impossible. Today we’re going to share with you the best ways to remove oil and grease stains from your new Portwest workwear, so you can enjoy using it for months or years to come. Top Tips to Remove Oil Out of Workwear Don’t wash the clothing immediately While you may panic when you see a spot of oil...

Whether you are working in the construction industry or another field requiring high visibility (hi-vis) clothing, keeping your work uniform clean and tidy should always be your top priority. Whether it’s a fireman’s jacket or a reflective wind breaker for running at night, you probably know how difficult it can be to clean hi-vis clothing. If you use soap that is too harsh, the material ends up falling apart. Too gentle, and the material doesn’t get cleaned properly. However, there are a few top tips to consider when wondering how to clean hi-vis clothing. If you’ve recently purchased new Snickers...

The past year has been challenging for anyone working in the construction industry, with many projects stopping and starting due to lockdown restrictions. While you are probably well aware of the everyday health and safety guidelines you must follow, regular communications and regulations don’t consider the impact of a pandemic on the industry. Today we’re going to share with you the key health and safety guidelines on construction industry sites that you will need to follow when returning to work in 2021.  Social Distancing  In situations where you cannot limit the number of staff in your workplace, you’ll need to ensure they are adhering to social...

Providing PPE for your team is mandatory as an employer, but naturally, it comes at a great expense when you have a large team of employees. Many employers try to get as much use as possible out of PPE before replacing it, but of course, this can be a risky game to play. The whole purpose of PPE is to provide health and safety protection for your team, and therefore, this equipment should be fully functional at all times. Today we will share with you the key signs that it’s time to replace your PPE and the recommended replacement timescale for the most popular PPE...