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When you hear the name Makita, the first thing that comes to mind is industry-leading power tools. For decades, tradespeople and contractors across the UK have trusted Makita’s teal-and-black tools to get the job done.

Now, Makita is bringing that same engineering mindset and heavy-duty durability to professional clothing with the launch of the Makita Workwear Range, now available at Workline Safety.

The wrong workwear can slow you down just as much as a failing tool. Clothes that tear at the joints, lack flexibility, or fail to protect against cold, wind, and rain reduce productivity on site.

Makita designed their new garment line with the real-world demands of modern worksites in mind. The new Makita apparel delivers:

• Built-in Mobility & Stretch
  Designed with

When building a uniform for your team, it is easy to focus entirely on the core layers - the polo shirts, trousers, and jackets, but don’t forget the custom headwear.

From keeping the Scottish sun at bay on a summer site visit, to making sure your team stay warm during long winter shifts, branded headwear is a crucial piece of gear, and it provides a great branding opportunity.  Because it sits at eye level, a baseball cap, beanie, or Morf neckwarmer provides prime real estate for your logo.

Here is our guide to choosing the right headwear for your environment and selecting the best branding method to make your logo stand out.

1. The Classic Baseball Cap

The go-to choice for the spring and summer months. A structured baseball cap keeps sun and sweat out of your eyes while looking professional, and can be easily customised.

Since lockdown, we have been seeing that the traditional definition of the company uniform has changed. Strict corporate dress codes are increasingly taking a backseat to a more comfortable aesthetic.  But how do you introduce casual pieces like t-shirts, hoodies, and fleeces to your team's uniform without things looking messy or unprofessional?

One solution is to create a balance between more relaxed fashion, with sharper corporate branding on well-fitting, premium garments. By choosing high-quality fabrics that wash well and keep their colour and shape, you can transform everyday leisurewear into a professional corporate look.

At Workline Safety, we believe that casual doesn’t have to mean unprofessional. Here is our guide to choosing and branding leisurewear for your team:

Four Essential Leisurewear Pieces

Building a versatile

From construction sites to busy factory floors, noise is an unavoidable part of the job for many of us.  However, hearing damage is often irreversible. That is why choosing the right ear protection isn’t just about compliance; it’s about long-term health.

At Workline Safety, we stock a wide range of Ear Protection, and we know that the "best" choice depends on your environment, your comfort, and how often you need to take them on and off.

Here is our guide to Ear Defenders vs. Ear Plugs, and how to decide between reusable and disposable options.

1. Ear Defenders

Ear defenders are the titans of hearing protection. They consist of two cups filled with sound-attenuating material that seal around the outer

We’ve made it! The sun won’t set before 6pm until October, and the temperature is finally hitting double digits – Spring is on its way!  But, transitioning from winter to spring in the UK isn’t easy.  One minute you’re in bright sunshine, the next you’re dodging a shower.

At Workline Safety, we have a collection of Spring workwear designed to handle the "in-between" weather while keeping you professional, comfortable, and safe on-site. Here is our guide to the essential spring workwear you need this season:

1. Bodywarmers & Gilets

When it’s too warm for a heavy parka but too cold for just a t-shirt, a gilet or bodywarmer keeps your core warm while allowing freedom of movement for your arms.

• Our Top Pick: The Castle

It’s that time of year again when working outdoors or in unheated environments starts to get less than comfortable!  Winter doesn’t just mean a less pleasant working environment; it can significantly increase the risk of cold-related injuries, accidents, and a drop in productivity.

Good workwear isn't just about comfort; it's about compliance and safety, and that means different things in a UK winter.  To try and help, we’ve pulled together a short guide on choosing the correct winter workwear to stay warm, stay dry, and stay safe.

1. Don’t Underestimate Layers

The biggest mistake you can make in winter is wearing a single, bulky layer. We suggest you try the three-layer system. This is a strategy that traps heat and allows for easy temperature regulation when the hard work starts.  The three layers are:

1. Base Layer
   This layer sits directly against your skin and is designed to wick sweat away from the body. Dry skin

When you think about workplace safety, you likely picture hard hats, high-visibility jackets, and sturdy safety boots – and if you are one of our customers, you know we have plenty of all of them!  PPE is critical, but there's another layer of protection that is just as essential: safety signs.

Safety signs communicate information instantly and effectively to prevent accidents before they have a chance to occur.

The Legal and Practical Importance of Signs

In the UK, the use of safety signs is a legal requirement under the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. This legislation mandates that employers use safety signs to warn of a hazard or to give a safety instruction where the risk cannot be eliminated or controlled by other means.

Beyond legal compliance, a clearly marked environment:

• Reduces Accidents
  By highlighting potential dangers like a "wet floor" or "high voltage",