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Some of the biggest companies in the world, such as Amazon and McDonald’s, all have a branded uniform which makes them recognisable. If you want the public to recognise your company, ditch the plain workwear for branded clothing and stay ahead of the competition.  By developing or purchasing a well-designed, bespoke branded workwear for your […]

The customisation technique you use on your company uniform all depends on your circumstances and the look you want to achieve. Deciding on print or embroidery for your workwear branding is something many of our customers have to deal with. Choosing the wrong option can lead to uniform that portrays your business negatively, hurting it […]

We are in a respectful, multicultural and non-discriminatory age. Everyone is expected to be kinder to each other, and those that refuse to be, are taken to task by the law. This is no bad thing – we are moving towards a better world with a brighter future – but whenever the law has to […]

Exposure to excessive noise levels can be severely harmful to your workers’ health, both short and long term. They are apparent in every industry and construction is up there with the highest noise and longest exposure levels. It is important to know what level of decibels is harmful to you and your workers and the […]

Packaging waste in the UK is a major cause for concern. That’s why, here at Xamax, we have decided it’s time to put an end to this and it’s time for a change. We are going from bagging each individual item to using a single box liner bag. Our new leaflet insert which is included […]

Eye safety is paramount for physical jobs such as working on a construction site or welding. Over 90% of cases of eye injuries reported could have been prevented with protective glasses. Over 2,000 people suffer each with an eye injury. If your workplace has decided that protective goggles or safety glasses are necessary, how do […]

It is simple. A construction site has many hazards, such is the nature of the job. By following the safety checklist below, you are putting your employees in a much safer position when they are on site. Conducting a risk assessment will not be enough. It is necessary to conduct a mental one before a […]

So you implemented a staff uniform policy a little while ago and are considering updating it. You want to make sure your employees look their best and feel their best when they’re at work but you’ve either outgrown your policy or your dress code just doesn’t sit right. So, whether it’s due to employee complaints […]

We may associate lone workers with some guy who works from home in his basement (maybe in his underpants) on some sort of tech job, but there are more people classed as “lone workers” than one would think. Nearly 6.8 million workers work alone. Anyone from security to some outdoor workers, even nurses and teachers […]

When it comes to buying workwear, you’ll understandably have concerns about where to buy from. After just a few minutes of research, you’ll have found there are two main options: going through a workwear supplier or organising everything yourself. To make a decision, you’ll likely choose price as the determining factor. So, which one is […]

Your construction site is the prime setting to go all-out and make your brand recognisable whilst following construction site regulations. It might not be as simple as placing vinyls and ads in shop windows, but there are plenty of ways of branding a construction site to increase sales. Although customisation plays a big role, there […]

When workers work at heights there are always risks of falling. Construction has the highest fatalities of any industry, and deaths often resulted from falling from heights, which is why employers must adhere to all regulations for working at height. The Work at Height Regulations came into effect in 2005 to prevent workplace deaths and […]

A stewards job is often to provide security and manage crowds at events – like football matches, festivals, concerts, and so on – and make sure everyone gets to where they need to be – see people to their seats or designated area. Stewards often act as a safety and security team too, and they […]

You may be responsible for developing and maintaining HR processes, hiring new staff or are in a role where understanding employee needs at a high-level are essential. If you work in HR or personnel, you may need to develop a staff uniform policy for your organisation at some point – but where to start? While understanding […]

There are over 15,000 potential signs that you can find in work places all over the UK. It is certainly an overwhelming number, but most signs offer mandatory protection. Safety clothing PPE signs indicate when, where, and which type of PPE has to be used or worn on a particular site – safety footwear, ear […]

Who needs thermal base layers when you can just add an extra jumper? If you notice an increase in sick days from your workforce, your employees may be unknowingly causing their own colds and illnesses by adding on those extra layers in the winter months. Extra Layers Causing Colds and Flu? If the work of your […]

This post looks to show you how to use screen printing techniques on custom workwear so that you know the strengths and weaknesses of the process. From how screen printing works, to when to use it so it’s most cost effective. And more. The questions we’ll be answering in this post are: What Looks Can […]

It has never been easier to find and order workwear for your staff online. With the vast amount of product and styles available, not to mention the economies of scale available by buying bulk workwear packages, it is both simple and cost-effective to order your company uniform & work clothing on the WWW. Gone are […]

Boost your team’s authority and keep them comfortable when you bare in mind these factors, whilst choosing security workwear for your team. Clearly Identifiable Your security team needs to be clearly and easily identified at all times. Whether it be in case of emergency, such as in the event of a fire evacuation, or in […]

When it comes to ordering workwear, we know that pricing is a huge influence in the buying decision. As a business owner about to place a fresh order for company workwear in 2018, you may be considering going it alone and branching out into the world of workwear solo. Surely it’s cheaper to do so? […]

Maintaining the effects of a branding campaign is just as important as planning one if it is to be successful in the long term. So, who’s to say that your branded uniforms cannot help with that?   In short, your uniform goes hand-in-hand with your campaign’s effectiveness and can provide the following benefits:  Page Contents Easily identifiable […]

There have been more stories in the press which have discovered that some UK clothing factories are underpaying staff and creating highly unsafe working conditions. We’ve put together a post which will answer “Is workwear made in sweatshops?”, what to look out for to spot exploitative production techniques and how to be safe and keep a […]