New Products Being Added to Our Shop this Month
We’re in the process of adding new products to our shop to increase our range of workwear we sell online. By the end of January we will have added them to the shop.
Our new products will have the same shipping of next day delivery if you order before 8.00pm Monday through to Thursday.
Don’t forget we still have our DeWalt sale on now.
Christmas Delivery
Last day for delivery before Christmas is 8pm on the 22nd December 2011. Orders placed before then will be delivered on the 23rd.
Orders placed after this point will be processed on the 3rd January 2012 and delivered to your door on the 4th.
We hope you have a great Christmas and holiday and if you have any problems please contact us – sales@theworkwearshack.co
5 Items of Workwear to Keep You Warm in December
Now the cold weather has kicked in, here are 5 items of workwear from our shop to keep you warm this winter, at great prices of course!
1. Stormtech Eclipse Bonded Fleece Jacket
- 100% polyester anti-pill microfleece, 306g/m²
- Front on-seam pockets
- Contrast panels along shoulder and arm
- Contrast piping
- Adjustable drawcord hem
2. Yoko 3m Thinsulate Half Finger Gloves
Keep your hands warm with the half finger gloves, great for keeping hands warm but still keeping your fingers free for dealing with your work. Only £2.18.
- Knitted Gloves
- 3M Thinsulate Lining
- Knitted Ribbed Cuff
- Good stretchability for comfort
3. Yoko Hi-Vis Fleece Jacket
Be seen and keep warm with this high visibility jacket which is also an fleece. Perfect for jobs in the winter when you need to be seen. Only £20.93
- Conforms to EN471 Class 3
- Hi-Vis Yellow fleece with two 3M Scotchlite bands around body, and two around arms, one brace over each shoulder
- Full length zip in the front
- Comfort-fit elasticated cuffs, fully elasticated hem, two lower welted pockets and a high neck comfort collar
- Ideal thermal workwear for airport personnel, couriers, offshore mining, road maintenance staff and refuse collectors.
4. Caterpillar Heavy Ribbed Beanie
Keep your head warm with this high quality thick beanie hat from Caterpillar. Just £7.19.
- 100% acrylic heavy ribbed knit
- Cat Logo patch
5. Gildan Heavyweight Ultra Sweatshirt
Keep warm in the office with our heavyweight sweatshirt. Only £8.18.
- Adult set-in sleeve crew neck sweatshirt
- Double needle stitching
- Quarter turned body to eliminate centre crease
- 2×1 fashion rib with Spandex
- 12 colours
Christmas and New Year 2011 Bank Holidays
Its almost Christmas and time for holidays! We have a few bank holidays that will effect delivery over the Christmas and New Year.
We will be posting up our delivery schedule very soon.
Workwear set to recover from the recession
We’re hoping this report is correct!
It has been reported that the world markets for workwear is set for a recovery from the recent economic recession and gain momentum in the short-to-medium term period. The report has only just been published and forecasts through to 2016.
The report suggests that the recovery in workwear will come from an increase in end-use markets such as construction, health and safety, healthcare and hospitality. New buildings going up around the UK, more people spending money on their own house rather than buying and public money being spent new building will mean more work for tradesman and construction companies and hopefully everyone investing in new workwear.
If you’re interested in the report you can buy for only $11,053!!
The Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show 2012
The Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show 2012 has been confirmed for the 17th and 18th April 2012 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry – Just off the M6 in the Midlands. We attended last year and had a fun and informative time meeting lots of new people. With us being based in south Coventry we’ll certainly pop in next year to the show. The show is open between 10:00 – 16:00 on both days and is free to attend.
Check out The Workwear and Corporate Clothing Show website for more information.
Free 17th Edition Amendment course
Our Friends over at Mastech Training are offering a free 17th Edition Amendment course on the 13th January 2012 from 08.30 to 10.00am. It will be looking at the Amendment 1 of the 17th Edition July 2011.
The 17th Edition training course is for practising electricians and similar tradesman or women who need to update their understanding of the IEE 17th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Attendees will get an attendance certificate as evidence of their CPD too!
Its taking place at the Mastech HQ in Birmingham:
Mastech Training Ltd
205 Kings Road
Tyseley
Birmingham
B11 2AA
Call them on 0121 707 2727 to book your place.
Worker of the Year 2011
A quick mention to congratulate Care Worker Anna Simpson, from Buxton, Derbyshire, who won the Dickies UK Worker of the Year 2011 on the 4th November. Back in May we blogged about the competition held by Dickies. Well done to everyone who was nominated, hope they all had a great night out.
Check out our Dickies workwear and don’t forget we have some great Dewalt workwear offers on at the moment.
The Workwear Shack at Installer Live 2011
We’ve just finished tidying up from the show, it was a great show. We gave away thousands of promotional items to spread the word about our company. You can read all about it on the Acorn Printing News Section who we did the show with.
Do you wash your own uniform?
Do you wash your own uniform? Or repair your own workwear? Or even replace it? If so you may be able to reclaim tax back of £23 to £56 back per year for the past 6 years and even into the future.
It may be only a simple embroidered polo shirt or a full kit when you’re out on site.
To claim the tax back you must meet certain criteria:
- Wear a uniform – from custom t shirt to full uniforms such as nurses.
- You have to wear the clothes whilst working
- You have to clean it, repair it or replace it yourself.
- You pay income tax
For more information see the Money Saving Expert website. And if you’re not sure check it out with your local accountant.
By the way check out our Dewalt Workwear Sale!
