Starting with the traditional the first item is the Commando Crew Neck Sweater from Dickies (KN22100). With classic styling touches of elbow and shoulder patches and epaulettes to match, this timeless design gives the wearer authority, and ensures they demand respect, says UKL. This hard wearing garment also ensures the wearer is warm and comfortable, and is perfect for all kinds of security applications from town parks to car parks.

For a more relaxed office look, why not ditch the suit jacket and tie, and try the softer more comfortable look of the V-neck Pullover (710M) or Full Zip Rib Knit cardigan (714M/F) from Russell Europe. As part of the Russell Collection range, these garments are made from Russell's trademarked Cottonblend fabric, combining soft cotton handfeel, with superior performance characteristics. The pullover is 275gm2 and is available in three colours (black, grey and French navy). With a fine gauge knit it is ideal for embroidery. The cardigan has a chunky rib knit construction for a fashionable fitted look and with a double ended zip and colour matched zip pulls, this is about a million miles from the cardigans dads used to wear, says UKL! Available in four colours for men (black, caramel, olive, French navy) it is also available in ladies' sizes in three colours (black, caramel, French navy).

And to finish, there is the ubiquitous woolly hat. These knitted items are the mainstay of many an work wear uniform and UKL can offer styles from the classic ‘Beenie' (like the Beechfield B44) to the more contemporary knitted heavy Gauge Army Cap (like the Beechfield B498).  Also many styles are available for children such as the Result Woolly Ski hat with reflective band (Result RC33J) and Result Youth Esco Army Knitted hat (Result RC60Y). This year has seen the introduction of many new knitted hat styles with the ‘Urban' style being particularly popular. The Result RC61, for example, is made with a large-rib heavyweight knit, and features a pre-curved short peak. It is washable and is suitable for embroidery, and available in five colours (including pink). For those who are looking for a little more protection, also new this year is the Heavy Gauge knitted Peru Hat from Beechfield (B465), shaped to cover head and ears, this hat is available in four colourways including a mulberry/candy/natural design.

UKL still carries other knitted items like gloves, socks and even balaclavas, and this all goes to prove that knitted clothing is alive and knitting (er...kicking)!

Web:  http://www.uklonline.co.uk/

Tel: 0800 220 955 / +44 (0) 1793 496 599

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