Technical Workwear

What is Technical Workwear?

Technical workwear is a range of safety jackets, workwear tops, workwear trousers, conti suits and safety overalls that protect a person’s health and safety at work. Technical workwear allows tasks to be accomplished safely and provides comfort doing so. Technical workwear is designed to protect workers against dangers and hazards that can occur because of cold, heat, fire, and sparks. Certain employees also need to be protected against biological risks, such as chemical leaks and radiation. This is why some conti suits are made to be flame and acid retardant for enhanced safety. 

Reflective tape can be added to technical workwear overalls which then also protects an individual by increasing their visibility in difficult weather conditions with specialised reflective materials. Professionals, such as firefighters, construction, mining, farming, chemical industry personnel, military force representatives and other specialised technical industries cannot perform daily tasks without specialised safety workwear.  The most popular technical workwear safety garment is the 2-piece conti suit

How to choose the right Technical Workwear?

1. Know your requirements: When choosing safety workwear for your team, it’s important to consider staff preferences, functionality, health and safety, and varying job roles. Think about how many of each garment you might need, garment lifecycles, new starts, and leavers. It is best to order safety workwear in bulk, so your team always has what they need on hand.
2. Go premium: Whilst budget is important you also have to consider quality. Make sure you choose a high-quality technical workwear supplier. With good quality safety workwear, you will make a good impression on your employees and clients. Custom branded workwear is an investment in your brand.
3. Think colour & style: You should either choose technical workwear colours that are consistent with your company’s brand or ones that complement it. The style of uniform you select may place restrictions on the colours available, so consider only settling upon a colour scheme after carefully investigating these options.  

How to care for for your safety overalls

All technical workwear must be clean to be safe. Oil, grease, and dirt deposits can impair protective performance. Dry cleaning must only be carried out by a specialist. To prevent colour fading, protective clothing should not be stored in direct sunlight or where there are other sources of UV light. Do not store protective clothing when it is wet. It's important to replace workwear overalls as soon as they start to wear so that you can stay protected. Don't compromise on health & safety.