Workwear

There is a common misconception that the only difference between a coverall and an overall is regional: a British word versus an American one, but this is not true… Are Coveralls and Overalls Interchangeable? In the British workwear industry, the words seem to be interchangeable. Search on any (other) workwear website for either term, and […]

Finally Winter appears to be over and we’re moving into Spring. Time to put the insulated clothing away and think about lightweight workwear. Spring brings new growth and bursts of bright warm sunshine, but with it comes sudden cold winds, sharp showers and even thunder storms. You and/or your workers need to be suitably dressed […]

Tree surgeons prune and treat old or damaged trees in order to preserve them, but this type of work involves working at heights, lifting heavy loads, and utilising dangerous equipment like chainsaws, which means it can be hazardous work. We are assuming you have already completed your chainsaw work risk assessment. What is arborist clothing? […]

When you have been assigned the job of choosing the right outdoor workwear for your team, it can be difficult to know where to start. Do you buy summer clothing, warm clothing, or waterproofs? By answering these 3 questions, you will be able to choose the right outdoor work clothes for your team. 1. What […]

You must have noticed prices rising and product availability going down across almost everything you might wish to buy. You’ll see it online and in shops whether you’re buying fruit and veg, some new shoes or Christmas presents for the kids. XAMAX® can’t speak for those product lines, but we can speak to the supply […]

Days are getting shorter and the available light is getting dimmer, so it’s probably time to revisit your outdoor workwear. As Britain goes from Summer to Autumn to Winter, the sunrise fluctuates between 6.10am all the way to 8.06am. There are many hours outdoor workers may be shrouded in darkness or semi-darkness as they work, […]

When making your first workforce workwear order, it’s common to think your budget won’t allow you a good quality of product for your staff. Another common worry is ordering the wrong quantity of sizes. At XAMAX®, every item of clothing is a potential bundle. You need multiple garments? Add them to your basket and you’ll […]

There are 2 main types of sleeve used on upper body garments: Set-In and Raglan. You’ll find both styles on garments such as T-Shirts, Polos, Crewneck Sweat Shirts, formal shirts and even Jackets and Coats. You may be wondering what the difference is between Raglan and Set-In, and trying to decide which one is right […]

Who needs thermal baselayers 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 employees […]

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 […]

If your team didn’t like the last batch of work overalls you ordered or want to know how to choose embroidered overalls or personalised boiler suits; here’s what you need to consider to make sure you order the right items. Fit & Style It’s a common struggle for people in your position; how to decide between picking […]