Author:Rokwear

Standing up for Safety: Avoiding Rogue Products

Unfortunately, since the pandemic commenced in 2020, there have been increasing instances of fraudulent Personal Protective Equipment being sold, globally. The urgent demand for additional volumes of items including hand protection has resulted in opportunistic manufacturers creating fake products to capitalise upon the global shortages and increased demand. The influx of ‘pop-up’...

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Women and Workwear – are we doing enough?

As more and more industries are aiming to attract women to male-dominated sectors, there has been an increasing focus on the practicalities of having a more equal workforce in terms of addressing gender disparity. Inviting women into traditionally male sectors such as construction or engineering is without a doubt...

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How workwear for women has evolved over time

These days, there is increasing recognition of the need to maintain equality in working environments, and ensure that women entering sectors once dominated by men are provided with the same rights as their male counterparts. While it’s acknowledged that workwear has become much more inclusive, this wasn’t the case...

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The history of a humble cargo trouser

Over the course of the history of workwear, some core garments have managed to break trends to become a standard presence in current fashion. The cargo trouser has to be one of the most enduring and popular items of workwear which have been accepted into...

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The psychology of wearing a uniform

Since the first days of school, the majority of people in the UK are accustomed to either wearing, or the sight, of the humble uniform. From healthcare workers to police, construction workers to sportspeople, many professionals are marked out by the particular style of uniform that they wear. Imagine...

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From the Ground Up – Safety Footwear Counts

The correct choice of footwear is absolutely essential in some industry sectors, particularly when workers are faced with conditions such as freezing temperatures and damp environments. The potential hazards to waste and recycling workers’ feet, for example, are numerous - slips, trips and falls, heavy and...

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Hi-Vis Rokwear Trousers

Rokwear’s Hi-Vis Ballistic Trousers

Our recently improved and updated hi-vis ballistic cargo trouser is now in stock at Rokwear HQ. This superbly hardwearing workwear product offers superb protection courtesy of 245gsm cotton twill, Cordura side panels, 50mm reflective panels and triple stitching for ultimate strength and longevity. Comfort and fit is...

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