
Portwest is an Irish clothing manufacturing company for high-visibility, flame-resistant workwear, safety shoes, work gloves and personal protective equipment.
The brand with more than 100 years of experience and heritage of quality, value and service: Portwest
Portwest is a global manufacturer and distributor of workwear, safetywear and PPE. Established in 1904, Portwest is the fastest growing workwear company in the world with a global distribution network and customer service staff in over 130 countries. Portwest is a family owned business and continues to be managed by the 3rd generation of the Hughes Family. Innovative production and design by an in-house team of experts lies at the heart of the Portwest advantage.
Employing over 4,500 people worldwide, Portwest has a team of world class designers who specialise in flame-resistant and high-visibility workwear, hand and foot protection, PPE and wearable technology. Market leaders in safety, Portwest’s award winning team is constantly researching the latest trends and innovations which meet and exceed customer’s needs.
Portwest’s 700 page catalogue is available in 28 languages and features 1350+ safety styles making Portwest a ‘one-stop-shop’ for all safety requirements.
Portwest own four ultra-modern factories in Bangladesh (x2), Myanmar and now Ethiopia, giving full control over their exceptional quality, lead times and ethical sourcing. Portwest’s reputation for technical know-how, rigorous implementation and attention to style and detail is well proven. Consistent colours, fabric qualities, good fit and competitive pricing are taken as a given by customers.
Sales offices in 6 global locations (UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Ireland and Poland) and customer support staff in 130 countries ensure unrivaled customer service is never far away. In addition, Portwest has 6 international warehouses (Ireland, UK, USA, Melbourne, UAE, Panama and Poland) with a line fill rate of 97% guaranteeing excellent stock levels at all times. Portwest give a no risk proposition in an industry where safety is paramount.
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Providing high visibility, warning and superior protection, the series has all EN ISO 20471 & ANSI certificates. It is an ideal choice for those who do not want to compromise on comfort, protection and performance. These garments are designed to make you visible in all harsh conditions and for high performance.
Providing high visibility, warning and superior protection, the series has all EN ISO 20471 & ANSI certificates. It is an ideal choice for those who do not want to compromise on comfort, protection and performance. These garments are designed to make you visible in all harsh conditions and for high performance.
The workwear collection of Portwest Brand offers very stylish products with very special cuts. Superior technology and quality fabrics are used to guarantee comfort and safety. Durable and functional models with all the necessary European standards await you at unmatched economical prices.
The words creativity, quality, materials, elegance and superior construction define the Portwest shoe range. You can find a variety of certified shoes suitable for every Turkish job security sector. The most suitable and highest quality shoe products in the industry belong to the Portwest brand.
The newly updated and expanding glove range provides protection against all risks. It contains only special gloves made of superior materials and using the best materials.
Our rapidly growing head protection products aim to provide our customers with superior protection to high standards. It is at your service with a wide range of models and colors and accessories. You can make your choice by examining the detailed technical information.
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Sustainability and Environmental Plan
Where possible, Portwest uses recycled polyester in many garments. Recycled polyester is made by melting pet bottles and spinning the fiber. This process requires 35% less energy. Portwest does all of this without sacrificing fabric quality. The use of recycled polyester provides:
- Decreased dependence on oil as a raw material
- Low air, water soil pollution
- Reduced debris and storage
- Expansion of the forest area managed in Portest’s 300-hectare
- Park area for carbon neutrality
- ISO14001 certification in UK warehouse
- Annual participation in WWF’s Earth Hour
- Fully WEEE AND BATTERY DIRECTIVE 2013 compliant
- 80% of all packaging boxes and packaging can be recycled.
- Portwest catalogs are printed on FSC certified paper from
- Sustainably managed forest areas.
- Portwest Factories are WRAP approved – (Worldwide Responsible
- Accredited Production)
- Sea transportation is the preferred mode of transportation.
- The Portwest range includes many garments made from recycled polyester.
- Working to increase the use of organic cotton
- Fabrics and materials sourced from REACH compliant partners