Buying Guides

Sizing is the most common cause of rework, exchange and delay in bulk workwear orders, and most of it is avoidable at the sampling stage. This guide covers size set samples, grade rules, measurement tolerance, shrinkage allowance and the measurement method that keeps a uniform programme on schedule.

A buyer's comparison of the fabrics used in industrial workwear, covering cotton, poly-cotton, CVC, ripstop, canvas and four-way stretch. Compare GSM, durability, shrinkage and colourfastness, then match the fabric to the industry and the protective finish your market requires.

Choosing a workwear manufacturer is a multi-year decision. This 10-point factory checklist covers the evidence experienced buyers verify before a first bulk order: production capacity, certifications, in-house capability, sample room, quality control and commercial terms, plus the documents to request and the red flags that should stop a deal.