Don’t Get Caught Out: The New Safety Footwear Standard is Here (EN ISO 20345:2022 + A1:2024)
Hey everyone, Christian here, Head of Operations at Michaels Workwear. I’m reaching out because something pretty significant has happened recently that affects almost everyone who steps onto a construction site, a warehouse floor, or a manufacturing plant. If you’re responsible for buying safety gear, or if you’re the one lacing up your boots every morning, […]
Eco-Friendly Workwear: Why Recycled Fabrics are Taking Over in 2026
If you've been shopping around for custom workwear lately, you've probably noticed something: recycled fabrics are everywhere. And we're not just talking about a few niche eco-brands anymore. In 2026, sustainable materials have gone from "nice to have" to pretty much standard across the industry. So what's driving this massive shift? And more importantly, should […]
EN ISO 20471 Simplified: Choosing the Right Hi-Vis Class for Your Crew
Look, we get it. Safety standards can feel like wading through treacle. You've got a crew to manage, jobs to finish, and the last thing you need is to decode another set of regulations. But here's the thing about EN ISO 20471 – it's actually pretty straightforward once someone breaks it down for you in […]
UKCA Marking on PPE: 5 Critical Things Every Employer Needs to Check
If you're responsible for buying PPE for your team, you've probably noticed those little marks on safety boots, hi-vis jackets, and protective gloves. But do you actually know what they mean? More importantly, do you know what you're legally required to check before handing that kit out to your workforce? Let's be honest – compliance […]
Embroidered Workwear vs. Printed vs. DTF: Which Lasts Longest on Site?
Let's be honest, workwear takes a beating on site. Between concrete dust, cement splashes, repeated washes, and the odd encounter with a nail or sharp edge, your team's branded gear needs to be tough as old boots. But here's the question we get asked all the time at our Wiltshire workshop: which personalisation method actually […]
The Move to “Tech-Wear”: Why Builders are Choosing More Breathable Fabrics
Gone are the days when workwear meant stiff, heavy fabrics that felt like you were wearing cardboard by lunchtime. If you've been on a building site recently, you might've noticed something different – crews kitted out in gear that looks and performs more like something you'd see on a fell runner than a bricklayer. Welcome […]
From Polos to Parkas: How to Build a Complete Uniform Kit That Works
Kitting out your entire team with branded workwear doesn't have to feel like climbing Everest. Whether you're managing a construction crew who need everything from summer polos to winter parkas, or you're running a medical practice that requires specialised uniforms, getting it right comes down to proper planning. Let's break down how to build a […]
Easter 2026: When Workwear Meets the Easter Bunny!
Hey everyone, Christian here from Michaels Workwear! Can you believe it’s already the 20th of March? Spring is officially in the air, even if the British weather is still trying to decide whether it wants to be sunny or give us one last frost. But more importantly, we are exactly 16 days away from Easter […]
Why more and more builders and contractors are trusting MWW for their personalised Hi Viz
If you’ve been on a building site recently, you’ll have noticed something. The days of everyone wearing the same generic orange hi-vis are long gone. More builders and contractors are now turning up in branded, personalised gear that looks professional and actually helps identify who’s who on site. Here at Michaels Workwear, we’ve seen a […]