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Workwear in South Africa: Get Free Quotes

Safety workwear for South African teams: work pants, shirts, jackets and hi-vis, plain or branded. Send one free request and suppliers quote you directly.

  • Quotes fromWorkwear suppliers
  • AreaAll nine provinces
  • Cost to youFree, no obligation
Folded navy work pants and an orange hi-vis work shirt stacked on a wooden bench at a South African depot
Folded navy work pants and an orange hi-vis work shirt stacked on a wooden bench at a South African depot

PPE requisition · No. 5227

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WR-05Workwear
  • Cotton drill, polycotton or polyester
  • Hi-vis to SANS 1137 / EN ISO 20471
  • Bar-tacked pockets, reinforced knees
  • Embroidery or screen print branding
  • Men's and women's cuts, all sizes

Workwear is everyday clothing built for work: strong pants, shirts, jackets and hi-vis garments that last through repeated washing. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service for South Africa. Tell us what garments you need, the sizes and the quantity. We pass your request to independent PPE suppliers, manufacturers, workwear stores and embroidery shops, who quote you directly. We do not sell workwear ourselves. There is no charge and no obligation to accept a quote, so you can compare several offers for your team.

What counts as workwear

Workwear covers the garments staff wear on the job each day. Some are simply uniforms. Others are protective clothing the employer must provide.

  • Work pants and shorts: cargo styles with tool pockets and reinforced knees.
  • Shirts and golf shirts: long-sleeve work shirts for sun and abrasion, and short-sleeve versions for heat.
  • Jackets and fleeces: warm, windproof layers for winter and early starts.
  • Hi-vis garments: shirts and vests in fluorescent colours with reflective tape.

Fabric and durability

Fabric decides how long a garment lasts. Heavy cotton drill breathes and wears well. Polycotton resists shrinking and holds colour through many industrial washes. Weight is stated in grams per square metre: heavier cloth suits rough work and cold, lighter cloth suits heat.

Check stitching and fastenings. Look for bar-tacked pockets, triple-stitched seams on pants and strong zips. For women, ask for cuts made for women instead of men's sizes taken in, because the fit is better and the garment wears longer. If staff work near traffic, mobile plant or in low light, specify hi-vis made to SANS 1137 or EN ISO 20471. Fluorescent lime-yellow and orange are the usual colours, with silver reflective tape in bands around the torso and limbs.

Branding and the employer's duty

Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act, an employer must provide PPE free of charge where the risk assessment requires it. Normal workwear is not always PPE, but hi-vis, flame-retardant and weather protection often are. Be clear about which garments are which, and state it in your request.

Most suppliers can add embroidery, screen printing or heat-transfer logos on the chest, back and sleeve. Send your logo file, the positions and the number of colours. Colour-matching for a uniform across suppliers takes care, so ask for fabric samples before you commit to a full order.

What affects the quote

We do not quote prices here, because each order differs. Cost depends on the garment type, fabric and weight, colour, hi-vis or flame-retardant requirements, branding, the size range and the quantity. Say how many sets each employee gets, because a team that works six days needs more than one set. Give a full size list. State the delivery address and your deadline, and tell the supplier if you expect reorders as staff join or leave. Ask about minimum order sizes for branded items, and about lead times, since embroidery of a large order can take a few weeks.

Comparing workwear quotes

PPE prices move with fabric, leather and rubber costs, the exchange rate and stock levels. When quotes arrive, check:

  • Exact item and standard: the product, the standard or rating it is certified to, and an NRCS letter of authority where one is required.
  • Sizes and quantities: price per unit or per pack, size runs available and any minimum order.
  • Stock or lead time: ex stock, or imported or made to order, and how long that takes.
  • Delivery and VAT: delivery to site, branding costs, whether VAT is included and how long the price holds.

What to include in your request

  • List each garment type, such as work pants, shirts and jackets.
  • Give the fabric, weight and colour, or send a sample.
  • Say which garments need hi-vis or flame-retardant ratings.
  • Provide sizes and quantities, with men's and women's cuts separate.
  • Add logo files, positions and your delivery date.

Frequently asked questions

Do you sell workwear?
No. PPESuppliers.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent suppliers, manufacturers, workwear stores and embroidery shops across South Africa, who quote you directly. There is no fee and no obligation to accept any quote.
Is workwear counted as PPE?
Not always. Ordinary uniforms give basic cover. Hi-vis, flame-retardant and weather-protective clothing is PPE when your risk assessment calls for it, and the employer must then provide it free. Tell suppliers which garments need a certified standard.
What should I put in a workwear quote request?
List each garment, the fabric or weight if known, the colour, sizes and quantities. Add hi-vis or flame-retardant needs, logo details and positions, the delivery address and your deadline. The more detail you give, the closer the quotes will be.
Can workwear be made for women?
Yes. Many suppliers stock cuts and size ranges designed for women, including maternity options. Put the sizes and quantities for women in your request, so that quotes cover garments that fit properly and last longer.

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