Active Workwear News Blog

More and more businesses today opt for branded workwear for their employees, creating a uniformed and smart yet stylish look.  Branded workwear has grown in the UK because it can make life so much simpler in some cases and for some companies!  Being able to identify your teams quickly and effectively, provide them with the level of protection required to safely carry out their job, promote your business further, and build brand recognition faster than ever before.  Ultimately, branded workwear gives your business a stronger sense of identity as well as a significant boost to employee morale and productivity.  Benefits...

The European standard for protective gloves is EN 388, which is the standard set for gloves designed and manufactured to protect against mechanical risks, such as heat, chemicals, cuts, etc.  This European standard evaluates a series of risks and then associated protection which mitigates these.  All gloves carrying the EN388 mark of approval will be tested by independent third parties and rated for tear, abrasion, puncture, and cut resistance.  Measuring for a more accurate score  Revisions were made in 2016 to EN388, which included some critical changes to cut resistance and the inclusion of impact protection—offering increased safety to professionals...

Overalls, coveralls, or boilersuits – the workwear that provides you with the right level of protection and comfort so you can get on with the job at hand.  But is there a difference between the three items of workwear clothing, or ultimately do they all provide the same function?  Boiler Suits Originally the name boiler suit was thought to be associated with those workers that fixed and worked on coal fired boilers. This may be partially correct as boiler suits are extremely practical and cover a person’s entire body. Boiler suits in this capacity prevent soot from getting onto clothing...

Hi vis workwear is vital pieces of clothing.  However, when choosing between the two hi vis colours, which one should you opt for?  Yellow or orange?  And is there really a difference in the level of protection they offer?  When comparing safety vest colours against each other many people will view the yellow as the brighter high vis, and if we look at this colour alone, this may be true; however, more variables need to be taken into consideration.  Factors affecting hi vis vest colours  Operating environment  In complex environments, people, objects, and colour can often compete against each other, so much so that it can be hard...

Even the most highly trusted, designed, and manufactured safety equipment in the world, won't last forever.  Safety workwear will need replacing overtime to ensure that it is still adequate for the job – keeping you safe while at work.  If your workwear is starting to look more than a little worn or is no longer safe to wear, it's time to shop around.  Hi-vis vests are one of the biggest pieces of workwear safety items for trade professionals.  However, to help keep hi-vis workwear performing, it needs to be maintained, and this is one of the areas to consider when looking at...