Active Workwear News Blog

Some lines of work are so physical that they create a high risk of bodily damage. For example, if you usually work on your knees for extended periods of time, you could be damaging them. It would be best if you are aware that knee treatment, such as corrective surgery, could cost you thousands of pounds. Fortunately, you can avoid all this by simply investing in Snickers kneepads. Let’s take a more in-depth look at work kneepads and see how they can benefit you.  Why wear kneepads? According to statistics, 60 per cent of knee injuries results from wear and tear of the knee. One of...

It would be best if you always put safety first when it comes to doing any work or activity with a high risk of injury. One of the effective ways of enhancing safety and minimising injuries is the use of Hi-Vis (High Visibility) workwear, such as Blaklader Hi Vis Vest.  Besides investing in an appropriate and right-fitting Hi-Vis Coat or Vest, you also need to ensure that you get the maximum benefits from it. So, below we’ll share with you five tips to get the most out of your Hi-Vis workwear.   1. Maintain Cleanliness  Your Hi-Vest is bound to get dirty over time. The vest won’t serve its primary purpose effectively if it gets covered by dirt and...

Apache safety boots have a well-deserved reputation as being a top-quality, durable product that gives your feet all the protection that they need. When it comes to industrial workwear, you battle to find such great quality at this reasonable price point.   Based in the UK, Apache designs their work boots in the UK for every eventuality. They combine the ingenuity of the best British designers and their knowledge of local conditions to ensure that they create high-performing safety boots UK that won’t let you down.   All you need to do is to choose the right safety boots for you from their extensive line. Let’s have a look at some of their features.   Design ...

Working on site means that you will need to put up with the elements. Work doesn’t just stop because it’s chilly, or even sometimes if it is freezing. In these conditions, you need a work jacket to ensure that you stay nice and warm, and also to protect you from the biting wind.   However, industrial workwear is not just for outside use. If you work in a very wet environment, you will need to stay warm and dry. That’s where an Apache work jacket can tick all the boxes. Their jackets combine design excellence with high-performance materials to keep you comfortable and protected.   Design  Apache has...

So, you work in an environment where you need some protection for your feet. You don’t really need safety boots, but you also don’t want to leave your toes unprotected, and you need shoes that will grip really well.   The Apache safety trainer could be the answer for you. Who would need safety trainers as opposed to work boots? Anyone who needs to be able to zip around the site/ building all day. Like a supervisor, or engineer, for example.   When you need to be highly mobile, you want a lightweight and comfortable shoe that does offer some protection. Apache work trainers could fit...