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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.

A bump cap is a type of headgear that is typically used in work environments where there is a risk of head injuries from falling objects or bumping into objects. Bump caps are not designed to protect against impact forces as much as they are designed to protect against abrasions, cuts, and scrapes. They are usually made from soft materials such as foam or fabric, and they often have a visor to protect the face from debris. Bump caps are typically worn in combination with other types of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats or safety glasses.

EN ISO 10819 is the standard which specifies the requirements for gloves to protect against vibrations. When working with any equipment producing vibration exposure such as jackhammers, chipping & paving breaker tools, electric hammers etc, users will experience vibration transmission from the tool handle to the palms of the hands hence the reason for wearing anti vibration gloves. EN ISO 10819 sets out the requirements used to analyse the ‘vibration transmissibility’ of gloves i.e., the ability of a glove to protect the users’ hands from vibrations within a frequency range of 31.5 Hz to 1250 Hz.

Portwest continues to expand one of its bestselling performance workwear ranges, PW3 Collection with new designs and fabric innovations. Portwest PW3 contemporary workwear blends sports and lifestyle trends with function, a modern fit and improved comfort. Utilising premium fabrics, products are engineered for flexibility across a diverse range of industry and trade end uses and offer exceptional value.

Stretch your limits with Portwest’s most dynamic workwear collection yet. This contemporary collection combines all the technical features required of modern workwear, with many clever innovations to ensure the wearer achieves maximum function and style. The DX4 collection combines high performance stretch fabrics with robust oxford panels to provide unparalleled ease of movement and supreme flexibility. What defines this collection is the cutting edge designs which allow for a full crossover from work to leisure activity

Portwest KX3 is a superior line of trend-led apparel combining quality construction to the highest standards and technical fabrics. Key characteristics within this collection include abrasion resistance, moisture management and stretch fabrics for sustained agility and effortless movement. All KX3 garments have been designed to fully complement each other to allow a personal layering system to be built. A perfect solution for modern workwear.

Portwest WX3 contemporary workwear balances comfort, versatility, and aesthetics. Products are designed to the highest standards and offer a solution for everyday activity and working environments. Constructed with cutting edge fabrics giving superior abrasion resistance and exceptional all-day comfort. Ingenious design solutions on fastenings and pocketing systems give unrivalled fit and security.

Fristads Green is a concept where the entire manufacturing chain is permeated by environmental thinking and innovative solutions to ensure a minimum footprint on the environment. Fristads first launched their Fristads Green collection in the autumn of 2019 and were the first clothing producer in the world to introduce a new standard for measuring the total environmental impact of a garment – from choice of material to delivery of the finished garment. In this blog, we will tell you all you need to know about Fristads Green.

At Total Workwear, we know every penny matters, that's why we've put hundreds of products from your favourite brands on sale. Not only do we currently have hundreds of products on sale, but we are also still adding new clearance products weekly. Most of these clearance products are offering 19% off and for the more expensive items specifically, that could mean a huge price reduction.