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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.


What to Look For in Arc Flash PPE

  11th July 2019    |     Arc Flash, PPE, Tecwear, Workwear

What to Look For in Arc Flash PPE PPE is an essential line of defence against arc flash and, as an employer, you have a responsibility to provide appropriate personal…

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Should Workwear Change in Summer?

  26th June 2019    |     PPE, Wearwell, Workwear

When choosing personal protective clothing (PPE) and workwear, the risks of the job are a vital consideration. However, it’s also important not to overlook the unique risks that come with…

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Wearwell Crowned Best UK Manufacture at 2019 Professional Clothing Awards

  25th June 2019    |     News, Wearwell

Leading British workwear manufacturer Wearwell has been named Best UK Manufacturer at the Professional Clothing Awards for the second consecutive year. The Tamworth-based firm also took home the Lifetime Achievement…

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New Survey Shows Facilities Not Meeting Arc Flash Responsibilities

  19th June 2019    |     Arc Flash, PPE, Standards, Tecwear

While many employers are aware of just how important a consideration arc flash protection really is, remarkably few are undertaking the necessary procedures to identify level of risk and highlight…

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What is Bespoke Workwear?

  11th June 2019    |     Bespoke, Wearwell, Workwear

What is Bespoke Workwear? There’s no one size fits all when it comes to personal protective equipment. Standard PPE is not always best suited to your particular working environment, and…

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Who is Responsible for Arc Flash Protection?

  4th June 2019    |     Arc Flash, PPE, Tecwear, Workwear

Who Is Responsible For Arc Flash Protection? At a time when there is understood to be a notable gap between awareness of arc flash risk, and a comprehensive understanding of…

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What Are Employers Responsibilities Towards Employee Safety

  23rd May 2019    |     PPE, Tecwear, Wearwell, White Knight, Workwear

No matter what environment a business operates in, it is the responsibility of the employer to ensure the ongoing safety of employees within the workplace. This is true for all…

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Never Underestimate the Importance of High Visibility Workwear

  14th May 2019    |     Hi Vis, PPE, Tecwear, Wearwell

High visibility clothing, also known as ‘hi-vis’ clothing or HV clothing, is a very simple and inexpensive form of personal protective equipment (PPE). Because of this, it can sometimes be…

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What is Chemical Splash Workwear?

  7th May 2019    |     Bespoke, Chemical Splash, PPE, Standards, Tecwear, Workwear

If you operate within any industry — or are undertaking any job — where there is the potential risk of chemical splash, then it is the responsibility of the employer…

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Why Quality Workwear Is So Important

  1st May 2019    |     Bespoke, PPE, Standards, Wearwell, Workwear

Providing the right workwear, and the right personal protective equipment (PPE), is of paramount importance across many different industries. The correct workwear not only helps to improve workplace safety, but…

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Exploring the Growth of the UK’s Offshore Energy Sector

  24th April 2019    |     Arc Flash, Bespoke, PPE, Tecwear, Wearwell, Workwear

2018 was a big year in the offshore energy sector, with the addition of 8 new wind farms installed off the UK coast and an extra 2 gigawatts of power…

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What Does Brexit Mean for EN Standards?

  3rd April 2019    |     Arc Flash, Chemical Splash, FR, Hi Vis, PPE, Standards, Tecwear, Workwear

There are two types of EN standards that demonstrate a commitment to standardisation in industry. An EN standard can either be an internationally-recognised standard, such as an ISO or IEC…

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