Total Workwear Blog

In hazardous work environments, ensuring the safety of workers is paramount. One important piece of workwear is protective coveralls. Designed to provide full-body protection against various occupational hazards, coveralls are an integral part of many industries. In this blog, we will explore the features, benefits, and considerations when choosing protective work coveralls.

According to statistics, 60 per cent of knee injuries results from wear and tear of the knee. One of the most effective ways to prevent this is by using knee pads. Here are some of the benefits of knee pads:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage sensitive electrical equipment and cause a fire or explosion. Furthermore, fires, explosions, and equipment damage can result from even a tiny spark and release of electrostatic energy. Static energy can be invisible, silent, and something you wouldn't feel at all or may feel like a small electric shock. It can also be as significant as a lightning strike. Wherever there is a possibility of electrostatic phenomena or work involving flammable materials, including solvents and paints, it is essential to wear anti-static workwear designed to prevent electrostatic discharge.

Torches are useful for many reasons, but the most important is that they are a must have item to use in emergency situations. They can be used as an emergency light source when there is no power available, like building sites without any electricity yet. Especially during the winter, it may be dark before your work is over and, in this situation, a torch would be a very useful method of lighting up your working areas.

When it comes to choosing workwear, one of the most important factors to consider is comfort. You need to be comfortable in your work clothes if you're going to be wearing them all day. One of the best materials for workwear is 100% cotton and, in this blog, we will let you know why.

In the summer, it’s difficult to work while wearing the standard work trousers that many have to wear most of the year. This is why lots of people buy and wear work shorts during the summer months. These shorts are comfy and breathable, with plenty of pockets for all the essentials. They’re also sturdy enough for work, despite being lightweight. So, in this blog, the benefits of wearing shorts over trousers during the hotter days of the year will be clearly outlined to let you decide on what might be best for you.

SRA, SRB and SRC are terms you might have seen a lot while looking through safety footwear on our website. And while you probably know that they are related to grip and slip resistance, some of the finer details might not be so familiar or clear. But getting to know these finer points could be a big help to you at work from day to day, whether you’re out in the rain on the rails, using heavy machinery on the building site or working in a warehouse or kitchen.

Electrical resistance is an important characteristic of safety shoes. Movement and friction causes a build-up of electrostatic charge in the body. Shoes and clothing that are not conductive enough can increase this charge. At a certain point a discharge will occur. A discharge that is too high or uncontrolled can result in serious consequences such as an explosion due to spark formation or damage to electronic products and components in a working environment.

Once you’ve felt how much more comfortable a moisture-wicking shirt can be during a hot day at work, there’s no going back to basic cotton workwear. But how is it that workwear can keep you so dry and cool, even when you're sweating profusely? The secret lies in a fabric that's moisture-wicking. Once you uncover the science behind your moisture-wicking shirt, you'll understand which fabrics are best for keeping sweat under control. Here's how to pick a wicking fabric.