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Keep up to date with the latest news and views from inside Wearwell alongside our take on the latest industry updates.


RIDDOR and Coronavirus: How to Remain Compliant

  25/11/2020    |     Safety, Standards

Remaining 100% compliant with COVID-19 legislation isn’t always easy, especially as there are many different regulations that must be adhered to today. For example, while a business may be taking…

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Wearwell Mentioned in the House of Lords

  19/11/2020    |     Wearwell

Wearwell are honoured that The Earl of Shrewsbury asked a question in the House of Lords today regarding the hard work Wearwell has done in supporting the NHS during the…

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PPE: What to Think About Before Winter

  18/11/2020    |     FR, Hi Vis, PPE, Safety, Wearwell, Workwear

Preparing to protect your employees in winter… it’s as simple as stocking up on warmer PPE, right? Wrong. It’s never quite as simple and straightforward as that, and this year…

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Wearwell featured on BBC Midlands Today.

  18/11/2020    |     Health Care, News, PPE, White Knight

Thrilled to have hosted BBC Midlands Today, as we continue to appeal DHSC decision to stop the funding of PPE to regional NHS Trusts. Richard Wright, CEO, and BBC’s Joanne…

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Midlands Manufacturer Appeals to Government to Rethink PPE Decision

  16/11/2020    |     British Manufacturing, Health Care, News

Midlands-based workwear manufacturer Wearwell (UK) Ltd has added its voice to appeals to the UK government to rethink a controversial decision by the Department of Health and Social Care to…

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Are Manufacturers Ready to Revert Back to British Supply Chains?

  11/11/2020    |     British Manufacturing

Globalisation has long played a significant role in the creation of a solid and successful supply chain. It’s enabled manufacturers to utilise established resources in a bid to cut costs…

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Face Masks and KN95: What You Should Know

  04/11/2020    |     PPE, Safety, White Knight

On 24th July 2020, the UK Government introduced legislation requiring face coverings to be worn in shops. This regulation was extended to other indoor venues on 8th August, and while…

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What Measures Should You Take for Safer Air Travel?

  28/10/2020    |     PPE, Safety

It’s not just those working within the leisure, hospitality, and aerospace industries who need to be thinking about how the pandemic will affect the future of business air travel. Those…

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Laundry & Coronavirus… What do we Know?

  21/10/2020    |     Industry Focus, Safety, Standards, Workwear

Despite best efforts to learn more about the 2019 novel coronavirus in a bid to improve the efficacy of testing, tracking, and treatment, many characteristics of SARS-CoV-2 still remain unknown.…

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Ships, Sea Ports, and Coronavirus: How to Keep Sailors Safe

  14/10/2020    |     Industry Focus, PPE, Safety

On 16th March, shortly before lockdown measures were implemented, the Government issued new advice for cargo vessels, ferries, and cruise ships on how to keep workers safe while in marine…

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The Technical Standards Your PPE Needs to Conform to During COVID-19

  07/10/2020    |     Standards, Wearwell, Workwear

Those working within industries that require the use of PPE will already be familiar with EU Regulation 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment, which outlines the necessary technical requirements which a…

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New To Buying PPE? Here Are 3 Things To Look Out For Before You Buy

  29/09/2020    |     PPE, Safety

If PPE isn’t something you’d usually use as part of your day-to-day operations, the challenge of reopening your business and protecting staff and customers can feel overwhelming. With so many…

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