- Head, eyes, ears, lungs, hands, body, feet
- Fall protection where work is at height
- Tested to SANS or EN standards
- NRCS approval for some items
- Sizes and fits for men and women
From a handful of items to a full annual issue, our free service makes it easy to price personal protective equipment in Durban. Your request goes to a PPE supplier who knows Durban and the rest of KwaZulu-Natal, so you get an accurate quote and can compare it before you order.
Personal Protective Equipment for Durban employers
Employers in Durban must give workers the PPE their tasks require, at no cost to the worker. Independent suppliers serving KwaZulu-Natal can help you build a list from your risk assessment, supply certified items and deliver to your site.
Want to know more first? Our personal protective equipment guide covers the options, the standards and what to check before you order.
PPE in Durban
Durban is Africa's busiest container port and the engine of KwaZulu-Natal's economy. Dock workers, stevedores, truck drivers and warehouse staff need hi-vis clothing, safety boots, hard hats and gloves, while the Bluff and Jacobs refineries and chemical plants buy flame-resistant overalls, respirators and face shields. Large automotive, food, packaging and steel firms in Pinetown, Isipingo and Prospecton add steady orders. Humid subtropical weather and salt air mean clothing and footwear age faster, and summer heat and thunderstorms are common. Durban has a deep supplier base of safety distributors, manufacturers, workwear stores and embroiderers, so competitive quotes are easy to compare.

Typical personal protective equipment requests in the area come from:
- Warehouses, ports and transport: safety shoes, reflective vests and jackets, gloves and cold-store clothing for warehouse and yard teams
- Refineries, chemical plants and fuel depots: flame and acid resistant overalls, chemical gloves, goggles and full-face respirators
- Factories and workshops: safety shoes, overalls, cut-resistant gloves, glasses and ear plugs issued on a fixed schedule
- Food and beverage processors: white gumboots, disposable aprons, hairnets, freezer jackets and food-safe gloves
- Building and civil contractors: hard hats, safety boots, reflective vests, gloves and harnesses for every new site and subcontractor crew
- Municipalities, cleaning and security services: reflective vests and jackets, rain suits, gumboots and gloves for road, waste and cleaning crews
Why get a quote in Durban first?
No two orders in Durban are the same. A quote based on your details shows the real cost of the items, sizes, lead time and delivery, so you can budget properly and plan your issue dates.
What to include in your request
- Attach or list the items from your risk assessment.
- Give sizes and quantities for each person.
- State the standard or rating each item must meet.
- Say if you need hi-vis, reflective trim or branding.
- Add the delivery address and the date you need it.
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Delivery area: Durban and surrounds
Suppliers on our network deliver to businesses and sites in Durban and surrounding areas, including Jacobs, Prospecton, Isipingo, Umbogintwini, Springfield, Mobeni, Westmead, or hold stock at branches where you can collect urgent orders. Many can also brand items and pack them per employee.
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Frequently asked questions
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PPE suppliers and sourcing in Durban
- SR-01PPE Suppliers
- SR-03PPE Manufacturers
- SR-04Wholesale PPE
- SR-05PPE Shop
- SR-06PPE Tenders and Contract Supply
- SR-07PPE Kits
- SR-08Branded PPE and Embroidery
Workwear and safety footwear in Durban
- WR-01Safety Boots
- WR-02Gumboots
- WR-03Overalls
- WR-04Flame Retardant Overalls
- WR-05Workwear
- WR-06Corporate Workwear
- WR-07Reflective Vests
- WR-08PPE Jackets
- WR-09Rain Suits
- WR-10Disposable Coveralls
Head-to-hand protection in Durban
- HZ-01Hard Hats
- HZ-02Safety Glasses and Goggles
- HZ-03Ear Plugs and Earmuffs
- HZ-04Dust Masks
- HZ-05Masks and Respirators
- HZ-06Safety Gloves
- HZ-07Safety Harnesses
