Beechfield has extended its range of enhancedvisibility headwear options for the workwear market with the introduction of the B355 Mountain Cap in fluorescent yellow.

The Blue Max Group says all its products have become synonymous with a quality and reputation that can withstand the rigorous demands of the working environment, combined with stylish designs.

BTC activewear offers a comprehensive selection of Dickies’ workwear, which it says is great value, hard wearing and functional. Coveralls, trousers and the ever popular Redhawk range of warehouse clothing and tabards are all available from stock on a next day before 12 noon delivery.

Castle Clothing Ltd may be a new name to some P&P readers, but it is certainly not a new name within the workwear industry, with over 35 years’ experience supplying mainly industrial distributors nationally.

Drew Brady is part of the Ruia group, which covers the import, supply and distribution of household textiles, hosiery and other garments to retailers, wholesalers, hospitality and healthcare organisations. Formed in 1997, the Workforce and Leisurewear division provides polo shirts, sweatshirts, T-shirts and thermals, offering stock garments in a vast range of colours in the key styles at stock levels to suit any customer.

Fruit of the Loom says its Oxford Shirts are the smart new option in affordable workwear, thanks to their unique new cotton/polyester fabric base.

Henbury says its Business Wear Collection offers a totally coordinated range of clothing for both men and women, with unparalleled choice in design and colour. All the fabrics have been specially chosen to ensure durability and performance, many with fabric treatments for easy care.

Mascot Workwear showcased new and existing ranges at the A+A exhibition in Düsseldorf in September during its show, which included jumps, funky break dance and humour.

Ralawise knows the importance of businesses creating the right image and look for their employees, whilst ensuring safety needs and requirements are met with the provision of appropriate uniform, and 2007 has seen many new styles added to its already extensive range.

Since its conception Premier has aimed to provide its customers with premium products that have an emphasis on quality, style and colour consistency. This has led to a partnership with Klopman International, Europe’s leading manufacturer of poly-cotton workwear fabrics.

Reflexite says it has seen a dramatic increase in companies embracing the idea of corporate image as 21st century consumers look for credibility from an organisation’s image, identity and duty of care.

The outerwear Uniform Collection from Regatta offers six men’s and women’s styles of waterproof jackets, three-in-one’s, fleece and softshell. The range offers outstanding protection from the elements, says Regatta, with designs and colours coordinated to offer a smart look for the great outdoors.

Russell Collection

When it comes to shirt styles for the workplace it is not a case of one size (or style) fits all, says Russell Europe. There are a number of considerations to take into account: work environment, is it formal or informal for instance, contemporary or traditional? Then there are the requirements of the job itself, eg active versus non-active, and then of course there is size range, sleeve length and fabric.

Uniform, corporatewear and workwear have become an increasingly theme at multi-brand distributor UK Leisurewear.

With its reputation for the production of high quality garments for the workplace, Blue Max now offers a range of caféwear, which is both stylish and durable.

Blue Max tabards are made from a 245gsm 65/35% polycotton, making them extremely durable and hardwearing.

Last year UKL added the Authentic Cherokee Workwear range, which has been extended for 2007 to include tunics as well as the core scrub style range.

Also joining 2007’s expanded workwear range is American giant Dickies. Founded in Texas in 1922, Dickies has grown from its humble beginnings as bib and brace manufacturers to one of the most internationally recognised workwear brands.

A positive first impression created by a smart, uniformed workforce can go a long way to ensuring the success of a business. With this in mind, 2007 sees many new styles added to the Ralawise corporate and workwear ranges. This includes the Fruit of the Loom corporatewear range. The range of work shirts, including the SS118, is expected to prove very succesful, in eight new styles with male and female versions (see Fruit of the Loom section for details).

Premier’s products are firm favourites with Ralawise customers. One of the key sellers is the PR260 light blue Ottoman weave double cuff shirt. The brand also specialises in workwear, with a range of products for the hospitality and industrial sectors, like the PR150 Colours bib apron, which is available in 28 colours.

The new 2007 portfolio from BTC Activewear now includes a number of extra new brands, including Medline – an exciting range of workwear garments offering excellent quality to the healthcare market.

The Government’s own research shows that while most parents think children should wear school uniform, nearly half are worried that it is too expensive. Sara McDonnell looks into how much schools, parents and the government expect uniforms to cost.

Until now, commercial workwear for trades and services has been neglected in favour of advances in corporatewear and arguably it is this sector of the industry that need to get the most out of their clothing.

In an increasingly competitive global market, companies have recognised that in order to succeed, they need an edge.

2006 has seen the launch of Russell Workwear – a range of durable garments for the workwear market.

For 2006, Regatta Corporatewear has developed a range of garments of excellent quality and design.

Who would have thought it, 2006 appears to be the year for Workwear! Brand new ranges to the distributor market include Authentic Cherokee Workwear – a UK Leisurewear exclusive - and Russell Europe’s Russell Workwear with great new products from Result, Premier and Regatta joining the collection.

What do you want from your workwear supplier: garments that are tough, but smart; clothes that are comfortable, but durable; apparel that is fit for purpose, but adds value to a corporate identity?

When providing workwear for industry - whether it is for necessity, personal protection or conveying corporative image – quality, fit and performance are key aspects when choosing garments for your customers.

It is widely acknowledged that a professional looking workforce can go a long way toward increasing people’s perceptions of a company. Ralawise realise that choosing a uniform for the workforce can therefore be a major, sometimes difficult decision.

Corporatewear has to be as up-to-date as possible, but also able to last the duration of the uniform range.

For ruggedly good-looking workwear or stylishly relaxed corporatewear, Front Row has the shirt to suit.

Stripey shirts and blouses from Hanes, plain ties in 20 colours from Premier, a smart rain coat for men from Henbury, and a shawl from new brand Pashimi are just some of the exceptional, distinctive, new businesswear designs available from PenCarrie in 2006.

If you are looking for something a bit different to offer as workwear then the 2006 Teamwear range can help.

The essential feature of a suitable workwear garment is that it must be hardwearing. Gildan’s 14800 Adult Basic Pique Polo is made from 50/50 cotton/polyester, which helps to give the garment stability and durability.

Organisations, and particularly small and medium sized enterprises, are now much more aware of the importance overall image contributes towards business success.

No matter if your employees are sporting stars, trade fair hostesses or postmen – uniforms make them representatives of a company.