Workwear that works

Apache Workwear

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:16:32 GMT

http://www.active-workwear.com/acatalog/Apache.html Apache Workwear have launched a brand new range of high quality work clothes including a budget work trouser with holster pockets and knee pad pockets to compete with the major Swedish Workwear manufacturers. A credible alternative to the mainstream workwear from Snickers but at nearly half the price!!! Apache Black Knee Pad Holster Trouser APKHT 300g Poly Cotton work trouser with a modern low cut waist and comfort leg fitment reinforced with Cordura on knees and holster pockets Top loading Velcro fastening knee pad pockets reinforced with Cordura Two tuck away holster pockets with Cordura Phone pocket designed to hold larger modern phones Pen pockets Large Utility Pocket 2 Large bellowed pockets at the rear with press stud fasteners Cordura reinforced hem Available in 3 leg lengths for optimal fit,29”, 31” and 33” Sizes 30”– 42” waist 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Apache All Season Work Jacket APASWJ Lightweight yet incredibly warm fleece lined work jacket for all seasons Highly water repellent PU coated jacket with storm flap zip and removable hood Taped zips on pockets Two tone with reflective piping Draw cord waist Low backed for maximum protection from the elements Phone pocket inside designed to hold larger modern phones Large internal receipt book pocket Velcro adjustable cuffs Apache Soft Shell Jacket APSSHELL Micro fleece lined Velcro adjustable cuffs Draw cord waist Water repellent breathable soft shell jacket 94% Polyester and 6% Spandex for comfort and stretch Zipped pockets Protective and comfortable work jacket available in sizes M-XXL Beanie Hat APBH Black One size fits all, warm beanie hat made from 100% Acrylic Belt APBELT Black Cotton, Nickel Buckle Knee Pads APKNEE Ergonomic knee pads designed for optimal fit and comfort for Apache knee pad Holster trouser 100% Polyethylene Apache Navy Industry Trouser APINDNAV 245g Poly Cotton cargo trouser with modern low cut waist Reinforced knee area Hammer loop Tool pocket on right leg with phone compartment designed to fit modern larger phones Velcro fastening pockets on rear Available in 31” and 33” leg Sizes 32” – 42” waist 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton Active Workwear 56 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6EF Tel: 0113 256 7021 Fax: 0113 256 6600 Follow us on Twitter Snickers Online Helly Hansen Workwear Workwear Shop Active-Workwear Workwear That Works

Blaklader Kilt Review

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:16:32 GMT

A review of the Blaklader Workwear Kilt has recently been undertaken by the world famous Mark Anthony a renowned journalist. It would appear that the intrepid Mark Anthony who incidentally writes for the respected Demolition News a periodical focused solely on the world of Demolition visited the now famous Glastonbury Festival and wore a Blaklader Kilt during the festival. Mark was apparently heard to comment that "the Kilt was awesome and that he didnt care if he wore a skirt at least he knew where his mobile phone was." Presumably this was down to the number of handy pockets on the kilt which was designed by a Swedish student for Skanska in Sweden as a garment to be suitable for the extreme temperature variations whilst road bulding in Sweden. The Blaklader Kilt has built up an impressive number of followers. You can read more of the review from Demolition News here: Demolition News The recent frenzy surrounding the Blaklader Kilt and indeed Mark on Twitter appears now to have slowed down to just an occasional wimper....... or in Twitter terms the occasional Tweet.. Active Workwear 56 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6EF Tel: 0113 256 7021 Fax: 0113 256 6600 Snickers Online for Snickers Workwear Workwear for general use Active Workwear for general use Helly Hansen Online for H H Workwear Work Wear That Works for general use and deals Blog: http://activeworkwear.blogspot.com http://www.twellow.com/user/Activew

Projob Size Guide

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The image below is the official and most comprehensive guide to Projob sizes you can get! It is thorough but we're the first to admit it can be confusing. If you know which projob product you wish to buy but are unsure of which size you require - do not hesitate to contact us by email or by phone and one of our representatives with expertise in workwear, especially Projob work wear will be pleased to help you.

Projob Trousers

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History Of Projob Workwear Johan Andersson was a Swede who ventured forth to America in the twenties to seek his fortune. Accompanying him were his wife Saga and the couple’s newly-born daughter Astrid. Johan was strong and enterprising. It didn’t take long before he was given an apprentice carpenter’s position in St. Paul, Minnesota. After a couple of years as apprentice Johan was given permanent employment in one of St. Paul’s largest construction companies. The jobs were many and exciting; two of the ones that Johan worked on were the building of a new zoo and a large city pavilion. Astrid grew up and moved away to study at university and Saga was often alone both day and night. After almost twenty years as a carpenter Johan’s body said had had enough. Saga saw how he ached when he came home late at night, how he grimaced when he took all the heavy tools out of his pockets and from his belt. She had longed for something to occupy herself with and decided to help him. The next days Saga spent studying where and how the things Johan carried with him put strain on his body. She also thought about where he kept different things and how the placement of pockets and belt forced him to bend unnaturally. Finally Saga took the designs to a friend who owned a sewing machine. She started to remodel a pair of Johan’s worn-out work trousers, since they didn’t have the money to buy new fabric. First she reinforced the areas of the garment that had naturally been exposed to extra wear. Then she moved pockets so that Johan wouldn’t have to bend unnecessarily, lengthened the front and back to increase freedom of movement and padded the knees so that Johan could work on them without pain. When Johan came home and saw the finished trousers he at first wouldn’t hear of wearing different clothes to what everyone else wore. He didn’t want to stand out and if everyone else could stand a little pain in the back and knees he figured he could too. Saga became angry and wanted him to at least try the new trousers. The next day he put them on and went to work. That very evening the back problems began to disappear and a couple of weeks later Johan had forgotten that he had ever been in pain. Johan’s workmates grew curious about the functional trousers and asked if Saga couldn’t sew more pairs. Soon Saga was sewing carpenter’s trousers from dawn to dusk. Johan and Saga also hit upon new products to develop together. Among other things they devised solutions using pockets and belts solutions that today have developed into entire carrying systems. After over thirty years in America, Johan and Saga decided to return to Sweden. They took the boat home, bringing along patterns, fabrics and new ideas. In the Sweden of the fi fties the new working clothes were received with joy and relief. Both Johan and Saga could work full-time on making new designs and sewing. It was time to think of a name for the company, a name that told who the clothes were for and recalled the time in America. ProJob Workwear was born. Today ProJob workwear is part of the Swedish New Wave Group AB, a company that has long worked with profile and sports clothing. Thanks to the know how about functional garments already within the group, New Wave can continue what Johan and Saga once started. Quality,ergonomics and function were watchwords for Saga when she first sat down to design new clothes for Johan. These watchwords live on at ProJob Workwear today. They have been augmented with ethics and environmental factors that affect all production stages at the New Wave Group. today, ProJob clothing, thanks to new materials and modern technology, has undergone further development, but Saga’s original designs and unique solutions are still the foundation of production

Mascot?

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:16:32 GMT

Another ramble from the keyboards of Active Workwear. We are seriously considering distributing the Mascot range of workwear in order to give a choice to our loyal customers between the Snickers range , Blaklader workwear, Helly and other brands. Mascot have many different ranges of workwear, MASCOT® Young A young, trendy alternative to traditional workwear, MASCOT® Frontline Light and smart garments for technicians and service trades, MASCOT® Hardwear e xclusive workwear made from intelligent materials, MASCOT® Image A perfect combination of classical and modern design, MASCOT® Classic Created for hard work and daily challenges, MASCOT® Basic A simple and durable collection of high quality, MASCOT® Concept, MASCOT® Mini The perfect clothes for active kids, MASCOT® Safe Guaranteed safe and visible safety workwear for all professions, MASCOT® Artic The best way to keep warm, MASCOT® Aqua Unique protection for the rainy season, MASCOT® Safety Foot Wear Shoes and ankle boots for all trades – available in different safety classes, And MASCOT® Complete Popular accessories for a complete work experience. Based on the understanding that the users today demand greater choice and products that fit their life style, MASCOT has worked for several years on creating collections that cater to specific target groups. With 12 collections this season MASCOT's selection is wider than ever. C lothes for all needs and situations are available, and below you can view a profile of MASCOT's 12 collections. Not many Manufacturers offer this level of guarantee. MASCOT offers the following service: Guarantee on seams. Double and triple seams on the exposed areas of the workwear are guaranteed. The product will be replaced or repaired if the defect occurs within one year of buying the product. This will take place free of charge through the distributor. The guarantee only applies to ordinary wear and tear, and if the fabric has not been damaged. Zips Zips are guarenteed for one year. Applies only with appropriate use of the garments. TESTED TO WORK slogan MASCOT's TESTED TO WORK slogan is more than just an anagram. It is also the fundamental work philosophy behind MASCOT as a company. We set high standards for ourselves with regard to being TESTED TO WORK in all areas of production, service and appearance. We carry out stringent controls right from the selection of raw materials and dyeing of fabrics, to production and dispatch. Likewise, we issue constant controls and set high standards for our suppliers, production facilities and distributors. We also require ourselves to be TESTED TO WORK in dealing with our daily challenges. It is only through rigorous controls and professionalism in all areas that we can ensure and maintain the high standards MASCOT's products are known for. MASCOT Workwear off to Work Each piece of workwear is tested in every way possible before it is released for sale. Recommendations from users and industries Users from a wide range of industries are invited by MASCOT to join a discussion. Participants are chosen to represent several age groups and job functions. By doing so, new requirements and trends among users are identified, and this information is used in the next phase during the conceptualisation of new products. Materials are tested in actual work situations Test garments are sewn up further on in the development stage. As an example, this can be a pair of trousers with one type of fabric used on one leg and another type of fabric used on the other leg. The members of our test team use the test garment for a period of time, after which exhaustive interviews are conducted to discuss the users' experience with the fabric and its properties. Function and fit tested on the job Once the fabric is chosen, function and fit is then tested. New products are sewn up and the members of our test team undertake a new round of tests where the garments are used in their everyday work. A journal is kept during the test period while the garments are subjected to normal wear and tear, as well as regular wash. Hereafter, recommendations for changes and adjustments are reported back to MASCOT who will then interpret the feedbacks from the users. It is only when all adjustments are undertaken that the final design can be put into production. T his way, MASCOT ensures that products are TESTED TO WORK before they are put out for sale. Mascot Lerida Mascot Jacket Blaklader Jackets Mascot Grafton Mascot Accesories Shorts/ Pirate Trs Mascot Trousers Mascot Kneepads Jackets Mascot Trousers Mascot Belt Gibraltor Snickers Jackets Please contact us if you wish to purchase any mascot garments. Active Workwear 56 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6EF Tel: 0113 256 7021 Fax: 0113 256 6600 For Snickers Workwear http://www.workwearshop.co.uk/ for general use http://www.hellyhansenonline.co.uk/ for H H Workwear http://www.workwearthatworks.com/ for general use and deals Blog: http://activeworkwear.blogspot.com/

Why Use Us?

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It was an easy decision to call this online store "workwear that works ". Our other sites: www.snickersonline.co.uk www .hellyhansenonline.co.uk www.workwearthatworks.com www.active-workwear.com We have a regular Blog: http://activeworkwear.blogspot.com Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ActiveWorkwear - Not just online, but in store as well, we are stockists of the worlds leading brands in work wear. We will only supply and sell products that we, as sellers, have complete trust in. We listen to our customers who are rightly vocal about their workwear. We also study what they return, and very quickly an item is dropped from stock if it does not live up to the expectations you have of it. As a result we now stock a massive range of work and safety wear which give complete head to toe protection for our trades men and women. By selling only safety products that live up to the "workwear that works" standard we make sure our customers get great value for money. We have respect for businesses that rest their reputation on work clothes that are strong and durable. Blaklader is one company that supplies a key workwear range. In fact Blaklader are Sweden's leading workwear brand and are fast emerging as a world leader with their cutting edge designs, and functionality at competetive prices We love that Blaklader believe in the strength and durability of their work clothes. They know they provide heavy duty work clothing, made with great craftsmanship and quality, to withstand tough conditions. It comes as no surprise they provide lifetime guarantees on the seams of their craftsman work wear range. We are similarly proud of our Snickers range . It truly is a fantastic brand that deserves its huge popularity. Snickers trousers and Snickers jackets are consistently our best sellers. They have built up a huge range of everyday work wear that are visually stunning yet completely practical for the workplace. Snickers are diverse and offer full body length protection with great comfortable and practical onepiece overalls and bib 'n' braces to give total body protection. But it's not just the leading names that offer great quality. We stock a number of products from lesser known manufacturers that offer unbeatable value. Take a look around the online store and you will see we highlight those products we feel give extra value, and will last and last. Click workwear is gaining a deserved reputation for providing a cost effective alternative to the major brands especially on their huge range of Click 2000 work gloves such as the MP1 gripper glove aka the grab and grip glove used by many in the construction trade and the traditional leather rigger glove and drivers gloves. We always welcome feedback from our customers, and online is no exception. We will continue to sell only the workwear that works for you. So please let us know if any aspect of our range disappoints. We don't expect it to, but we will always respond because your safety and satisfaction is what matters to us.

employers

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:16:32 GMT

Employers Tips As an employer you must provide a safe and healthy environment for your employees, including people with disabilities. As well as being safe, you must also take into account their welfare needs. This is a general list of points and does not include any information regarding work place workwear or any PPE such as safety boots etc. Certain industries such as mining or working with hazardous materials, for example, are covered by separate health and safety legislation but most of the advice below is applicable to most companies and covers basic health and safety requirements. Adequate Ventilation There must be good ventilation, a supply of fresh, clean air drawn from outside is required. It must be uncontaminated and circulated around the workspace. Temperature In indoor workplaces, you must provide: A reasonable working temperature, usually at least 16C, or 13C for strenuous work, (unless other laws require lower temperatures) Local heating or cooling where a comfortable temperature cannot be maintained which is safe and does not give off dangerous or offensive fumes Thermal clothing and rest facilities where necessary (for example, for 'hot work' or work in cold storage areas Lighting You must provide: Good light. Try to use natural light where possible but ensure you avoid glare A good level of local lighting at workstations where necessary Suitable forms of lighting. Some fluorescent tubes flicker and can be dangerous near rotating machinery Special fittings for flammable or explosive atmospheres, e.g. from paint spraying Cleanliness and Waste Materials You must: Provide clean premises, furniture and fittings Provide clean floors and stairs which are not slippery Provide containers for waste materials Remove dirt, trade waste and refuse regularly Clear up spillages promptly Keep internal walls and ceilings clean Room Space Work rooms should have enough space to move about freely. Work Stations and Seating They must be suitable and fit the worker and the worker should be able to leave the work station quickly and easily in the event of an emergency. Make sure that: Back rests support the small of the back and you must provide foot rests if necessary Work surfaces are at a sensible height There is easy access to controls on equipment Maintenance of the Workplace and Equipment Y ou must have: Buildings in good repair Safe glazing, if necessary (e.g. painted, toughened or thick) which is marked to make it easy to see Good drainage in wet processes Weather protection for outdoor work spaces, if practical Outdoor routes kept safe in icy conditions, e.g. salted, sanded or swept There are other considerations as well eg the safe sitting of machinery and furniture. Floors and Traffic Routes You must have: Floors, corridors and stairs kept free of obstructions, e.g. trailing cables Surfaces which are not slippery Well-lit outside areas (which will also aid security) Safe passages for pedestrians and vehicles Level, even surfaces without holes or broken boards Hand-rails on stairs and ramps where necessary Safe doors, e.g. vision panels in swing doors and sensitive edges on power doors Falls and Falling Objects You must have precautions in place where people might fall from open edges, for example fencing or guard rails. You must also have floor openings fenced or covered when not in use, for example vehicle inspection pits. Transparent and Translucent Doors, Gates or Walls and Windows They must be made of safety material or protected against breakage. If there is a danger of people coming into direct contact with them, there should be markings or features to make them apparent. Windows You must have windows that can be opened and cleaned safely. They should be designed to stop people falling out or bumping into them when open. You may also need to fit anchor points if window cleaners have to use harnesses. Other Doors and Gates Should be suitably constructed and fitted with safety devices if necessary. Escalators and Moving Walkways Should function safely and be fitted with safety devices if necessary including one or more emergency stop buttons which are easily identifiable and accessible. The Provision of Toilets and Washing Facilities You must provide: Clean well-ventilated toilets (separate rooms for men and women preferably, unless each convenience has its own lockable door Wash basins with hot and cold (or warm) running water Showers for dirty work or emergencies Soap and towels (or a hand drier) Special hygiene precautions where necessary, e.g. where food is handled or prepared Drinking Water You must provide a clean drinking water supply with an upward drinking jet or cups. Accommodation for Clothing and Changing Facilities You must provide lockers and hanging space for clothing and changing facilities where special clothing is worn. The facilities should also allow for drying clothes. Facilities for Rest and to Eat Meals You must supply rest facilities including the facilities for eating food which would otherwise become contaminated. Suitable rest facilities should be provided for pregnant women and nursing mothers. These are all areas of general workplace safety that all companies must address. However, each company must ensure that their own individual health and safety procedures meet with the minimum legislation standards required of their specific place of employment. Why would anyone bother to employ anyone? Any work wear issues such as safety boots and the provision of specialist High Visibility garments etc can all be purchased from Active Workwear

Leisure Catalogue

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Please note that the prices shown within the following links are priced on carton quantities please email for a quotation based on individual quantities . Most garments can be embroidered or printed please email for quotation bollé - performance sunglasses, technology and design offering that “something different” that is suitable for decoration on the case or lens cleaning cloth. Fruit of the Loom - a brand steeped in tradition, offering a comprehensive range of garments. KooGa Sportswear - leading name rugby shirts and polo shirts tailored to reflect the perfect corporate leisurewear image. Sharon Lee headwear - leading the headwear industry for over 20 years. BRUNTWOOD Clothing - smart casualwear to promote a corporate image. GAMEGEAR - represents unbeatable value in the team wear sector - outstanding performance and superior comfort in a great range of sporting colours. Kustom Kit - enjoy an enviable reputation as the brand of choice for quality, innovative corporate clothing. Shugon - a wide range of bags creatively designed for logo print, embroidery or embossing. Continental Clothing - quality trend setting fitted clothing that is a step ahead of the rest. Gildan Activewear - every style, colour and size you could need at a price you will want to pay. PaddiMac - specialise in high quality promotion rainwear for outdoor events and activities. Stedman - a budget range of T-shirts, polo and sweatshirt. Cottover - new to the UK, a Swedish designed collection of quality promotional towelling and fleece products. Hanes - a fresh and fashionable brand with a great product portfolio in promotional garments. PING COLLECTION - you owe it to yourself to look at this prestigious range of golf clothing from the market leaders. Stormtech - a new range of fashion conscious, high quality, technically advanced outerwear. Denny's - the most renowned name in chefswear. For decades Denny's have been synonymous with quality and innovation. HOMEWIN - produce a range of stylish coats and shirts for all sizes and styles of dogs, as well as being leaders in licensed pet products for the top Premier Soccer clubs and the RFU. REGATTA Outerwear - a comprehensive range of promotional and corporate clothing suitable for the great outdoors, at surprisingly competitive prices. Ultimate Clothing Collection (UCC) - a series of exceptional value workwear basics. Dickies Workwear - the World famous brand of hardwearing, functional and value for money workwear. Jerzees Colours - a selection of favourite, high quality, Jerzees promotional items. RESULT JACKETS - a collection of performance jackets which are stimulating, inspirational and innovative. Result captures the essence of outdoor life today - and into the future. . Yoko International - a comprehensive range of great value, high visibility, safety garments. EarthPositive™ - Organic and ethical clothing manufactured solely using green renewable energy sources. RESULT HEADWEAR - a well balanced mix of styles and colours - the collection has gone from strength to strength with each style offering it's own unique look and feel . Please note that the prices shown within the following links are priced on carton quantities please email for a quotation based on individual quantities .

Boot Standards

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 00:16:32 GMT

BSEN345 Safety Footwear standards The British Standards for classification of safety boot and safety shoes protection is detailed below with the relevant minimum standards that are required for Safety Footwear sold in the UK. The British standards for safety foot wear are probably the most rigourous in the world. In each classification we have given where possible a safety boot which falls into each relevant category, all safety boots can be purchased on line form the safeboots online store and Active workwear your local internet store. Toecaps tested to 200 Joule. Classified as S. We dont stock any. SB Safety Basic 200 Joule Protection. Safety Shoes such as the SS100 safety shoe fall into this basic safety category SBP Basic safety with midsole penetration protection Safety boots such as the Apache Rigger/wellington safety boot AP312 which is also waterproof and the Sterling Steel goodyear welted range of safety boots such as the Sterling Steel SS800 safety boot the SS802 , SS803 , and the SS804SMSC which also has an added scuff cap for extra durability. Or the safety traner shoe a stylish modern design for the younger tradesman such as the Dewalt safety boots and safety trainers range or from the Sterling Safety Range S1 200 Joule Toecap Protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Safety shooes such as the mens executive range of safety shoes fall into this catergory the SS500 stylish shoe and the SS501, SS502 are also ideal for managers safety shoes S1P As above with midsole protection The safety trainer AP302SM from the Apache Industrial Range of safety foot wear falls into this catergory as do the Worksite range of quality work boots. Both offer ultimate safety for your feet and several safety boots in the Airside non mettalic range which are an ideal choice of safety boot for work in the petro chemical and airport sectors as there is no steel within the shoe. The toecap is formed from Polycarbonate and is much lighter than the traditional steel toe cap. The Dewalt Laser safety boot from the Dewalt safety boot range is an ideal choice for this level of protection for your feet. S2 200 Joule Toecap Protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Plus water penetration and water absorption resistance. S3 200 Joule Toecap Protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Water penetration and water absorption resistance. Plus penetration resistance. Cleated outsole. Boots from the Apache range are available in this safety boot classification such as the Apache AP300 and the Apache rigger safety boot - AP305 S3WP - As above but waterproof All the boots in the Cobolt range of safety boots fall into this category such as our best selling Cobolt SS900 safety boot. The Cobolt range have no steel at all and many beleive that this is the future of safety foot wear. Eventually Steel Toe caps will be a thing of the past as the combination of Poly carbonate toe caps and kevlar midsole instead of the traditional steel midsole makes for a much lighter safety boot but with the advantage of been 30% lighter. We also have the sterling waterproof range of traditional safety boots ie steel toe cap and steel midsoles. S4: 200 Joule Toecap Protection. All rubber or all polymeric footwear with antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. S5: 200 Joule Toecap Protection. All rubber or all polymeric footwear with antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Plus penetration resistance. Cleated outsole . Click Euro Rig is an example of an S5 safety boot There are many brands, styles and slang terms for safety boots in the UK such as steelies, steelys, toetectors, tomcat, Cat boots, Docs, Doc Martins, riggers, rigger boots, slip on safety shoes, work boots, pit boots, hiker boots, dewalt boots, Rockfall boots, Safety trainers, JCB, Timberland, Timberland Pro, Cat Safety boots, Hi Tec, Jallatte Jalaska, Cofra, goodyear welt. Quick Links below Dewalt Rigger Dewalt safety Boots Dewalt Trainer Apache Rigger Apache Safety Trainer SterlingSafety Trainer Cobolt Non Steel Click Chukka Boot Budget Safety Boots Safety Wellington Boots Worksite Dealer boot Managers Shoes Executive safety shoes Safety Rigger Boot Safety Shoes Safety Boots

Blaklader Blog

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:13:17 GMT

Published Date: 07 January 2009 By mike johnson Dare to be different with ........... Blaklader Workwear! Blaklader have been producing functional work wear since 1959 and always listen closely to the market's demand for function and quality. To make the garments last longer, we buy fabrics, threads and zippers from the world's foremost suppliers. Our Blaklader workwear is so tough and durable, we offer a lifetime guarantee on the seams. WE SPEAK WORKWEAR FLUENTLY! We've been making professional workwear since 1959 . Today Blaklader is one of Sweden 's leading producers of heavy working clothes. Our goal is to manufacture products that make your work more comfortable, easier and safer. Clothing that can take a beating. We regularly test our raw materials to ensure excellent quality at all times. Our lab tests wear and tear, rip and pull resistance, colourfastness and shrinkage. We are certified according to the ISO 9001 quality management system and the ISO 14001 environmental management system. This means that we are constantly working to be as gentle on the environment as possible. Every pocket, seam, button and fabric must be a beacon of functionality. With our own manufacturing and product development, we can guarantee function and quality down to the tiniest detail. Each garment is specially designed to meet the needs of every specific profession in terms of function and design. The right materials and the right pockets give you more safety and efficiency in your work. To make our products last longer, we buy fabrics, threads and zips from the world's foremost suppliers. Having our own production gives us better control of quality. Some one million garments leave our factories each year. Lifetime warranty on the seams. Blaklader is the only work wear manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty on its seams. Professional staff and modern equipment make this warranty possible. If a seam splits, as long as it has not been torn by sharp edges or tools, we will repair or replace the garment. We consider a garment's life span to be up until it has holes worn in it or is otherwise no longer useful. Distribution. Blaklader do everything to ensure that our customers get their orders as quickly as possible. That's why we keep over 700,000 garments in stock. We are constantly training the people who sell our products to ensure a high level of service throughout the distribution chain. Today, AB Blaklader is represented in 17 countries.A really good work garment makes you more efficient in your work. That's why we at Blaklader work wear have focused on function and the clever details in our craftsman collection. Consider the reinforced loose-hanging nail pockets, leg pockets, hammer loops and triple stitching in heavy-wear areas on our standard trousers. For extra durable material, look to our Heavy Worker collection such as the Blaklader 1580 trousers , made from extremely sturdy 330 g/m2 cotton-polyester-Cordura blend. We offer a lifetime warranty on the seams of all of our craftsman garments so why not buy the ultimate workwear from work wear that works and Active Workwear . The leading UK distributor of Blaklader Workwear. Active Workwear 56 Bradford Road Stanningley Leeds LS28 6EF Tel: 0113 256 7021 Fax: 0113 256 6600 http://www.snickersonline.co.uk/ for Snickers Workwear http://www.workwearshop.co.uk/ for general use http://www.active-workwear.com/ main site for PPE http://www.hellyhansenonline.co.uk/ for H H Workwear http://www.workwearthatworks.com/ for general use and deals Go on Dare To Be Different...............Heres a spot of news from the Sunday M ail from the time that Blaklader launched the High Visibility work Kilt!! Kilt That Covers Up Builder's Bum Jan 27 2008 By Euan Hamilton BUILDER'S bum could become a thing of the past in Scotland - thanks to a denim kilt made in Sweden. The heavy-duty " craftsman's kilt " has become a big hit with Scandinavian workers. It features two reinforced nail pockets, a loop for carrying a hammer and a knife-holder. And makers Blaklader Workwear describe the 100 per cent cotton kilt as "the ultimate Scottish symbol of masculinity". Now they have begun exporting the garment - which prevents an unsightly rear view when the tradesman bends over - to the UK . Jeff Adams, boss of Blaklader Workwear in the UK , said: "We asked design college students in Gothenburg to create a functional working garment based on a traditional design. Student Marcus Jahnke came up with a craftsman's kilt. He made a prototype and we initially used it for marketing purposes. "We used it on the front of our catalogue and people saw the kilt and it caught on from there. "It has been a pleasant surprise to see it take off. It is now one of our most popular products." The company have sold more than 5000 to tradesmen in Sweden and across Europe . They have also created a high visibility version of the kilt for road workers, in bright yellow with reflective stripes. And the kilt was named product of the year by the Swedish Textile and Clothing Association. Mr Adams added: "There are certain similarities in the nature of the people in Sweden and the UK . "Once we knew how successful the kilt was in Sweden , we thought it would also catch on in the UK . "Plumbers, electricians and joiners who want to stand out from the crowd are snapping them up. Susanne Kristianson, of Blaklader, based in western Sweden , said: "We launched the kilt as a sort of experiment. "We thought only a small number of daring men would wear it. But it proved to be surprisingly popular." The kilt even received a mention in the highly respected Times newspaper!!! 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