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Not all polo shirts embroider equally. This guide explains which GSM gives the cleanest results and why 220gsm polycotton pique is the sweet spot for most businesses.

Warehouse environments present a specific set of workwear challenges: temperature variation between loading bays, chiller units and ambient storage areas; the requirement for hi vis in shared vehicle/pedestrian spaces; and the need for practical pocketing and durable fabric in roles that involve significant physical activity. Warehouse workwear needs to solve all of these problems simultaneously while keeping teams comfortable and visibly professional. TL;DR: For most UK warehouses, the core kit is Class 1 or Class 2 hi vis (depending on fork...

Everything you need to know about buying polo shirts for your team in 2026. Fabric, fit, GSM, embroidery — covered by WorkwearLab experts.

Groundworkers and civil engineers operate in some of the toughest conditions in UK construction — drainage, foundations, earthworks, road building, and utilities installation. The workwear brief is uncompromising: it must be durable, highly visible, comfortable across long shifts, and still capable of carrying your company brand. This guide covers exactly what groundworking teams need and how to order branded workwear in bulk. TL;DR: Groundworkers need hi-vis rated workwear, reinforced trousers with knee pad pockets, durable mid-layers, and safety footwear as standard....

Welding and metal fabrication are among the most demanding trades in UK industry. Between arc flash, spatter burns, grinding sparks, and heavy fumes, the risks are real — and your workwear is your first line of defence. This guide walks you through exactly what welders and fabricators need, what standards matter, and how to get your team kitted out properly with embroidered or printed branded gear from WorkwearLab. TL;DR: Welders need flame-resistant (FR) or arc-rated jackets, reinforced trousers, leather or cut-resistant...

The North West of England is one of the UK's most economically diverse regions — home to major construction and infrastructure projects, a thriving hospitality and leisure sector, manufacturing and logistics operations, healthcare and education facilities, and a growing creative and tech sector in Manchester and Liverpool. This diversity of industries means the North West has some of the most varied and demanding workwear requirements of any UK region. TL;DR: WorkwearLab serves businesses across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and beyond...

WorkwearLab is based in Burnley, Lancashire — a town with a proud industrial heritage and a growing reputation as a centre for innovative, design-led manufacturing. Our Burnley facility handles embroidery and DTF printing for customers across the UK, combining traditional craft techniques with modern direct-to-film printing technology to produce workwear that's as functional as it is distinctive. TL;DR: WorkwearLab is a Burnley-based workwear specialist offering embroidered and DTF-printed workwear to businesses across Lancashire and the UK. We stock 4,352 products across...