- 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
From a handful of items to a full annual issue, our free service makes it easy to price workwear in Kathu. Your request goes to a workwear supplier who knows Kathu and the rest of Northern Cape, so you get an accurate quote and can compare it before you order.
Workwear for Kathu employers
Employers in Kathu buy workwear for factories, mines, building sites, farms, warehouses and municipal teams. Independent suppliers and workwear stores serving Northern Cape can quote for pants, shirts, jackets and hi-vis, plain or branded, delivered to your premises in the sizes and quantities your teams need.
Want to know more first? Our workwear guide covers the options, the standards and what to check before you order.
PPE in Kathu
Kathu is the service town for the Sishen iron ore and Kalahari manganese fields, and it has grown quickly around them. Open-pit mines, crushers, rail loading and heavy-vehicle workshops run around the clock in the Gamagara area, so orders are mostly for mine-standard boots, helmets, hi-vis clothing, safety glasses, ear protection and dust masks. Contractors for civil works, solar plants and logistics add steady volume. Summers regularly exceed 38 degrees and the red Kalahari dust is fine and abrasive, so ventilation and lens quality matter. Kathu has a small supply base of workwear shops and distributors, while bulk and branded orders are often quoted from Kimberley, Upington or Gauteng.

Typical workwear requests in the area come from:
- Mines and quarries: hi-vis shirts, pants and jackets with reflective tape for surface and underground teams
- Electrical contractors and power utilities: FR work shirts and pants for plant crews, with hi-vis jackets for yard work
- Building and civil contractors: strong cotton drill pants and hi-vis shirts for trades, supervisors and site labourers
- Warehouses, ports and transport: hi-vis shirts, cargo pants and jackets for pickers, drivers and loading crews
- Factories and workshops: durable pants and shirts that survive industrial washing and workshop grease
- Municipalities, cleaning and security services: hi-vis shirts and rain jackets for road, water, parks and refuse crews
Why get a quote in Kathu first?
No two orders in Kathu 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
- 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.
The more detail you give, the more accurate your quote will be.
Delivery area: Kathu and surrounds
Suppliers on our network deliver to businesses and sites in Kathu and surrounding areas, including Dingleton, Sesheng, Deben, Hotazel, Kuruman, Postmasburg, Olifantshoek, or hold stock at branches where you can collect urgent orders. Many can also brand items and pack them per employee.
Frequently asked questions
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PPE suppliers and sourcing in Kathu
- SR-01PPE Suppliers
- SR-02Personal Protective Equipment
- 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 Kathu
- WR-01Safety Boots
- WR-02Gumboots
- WR-03Overalls
- WR-04Flame Retardant Overalls
- WR-06Corporate Workwear
- WR-07Reflective Vests
- WR-08PPE Jackets
- WR-09Rain Suits
- WR-10Disposable Coveralls
Head-to-hand protection in Kathu
- 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
