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These blue cut resistant gloves from Portwest are a straightforward hand protection option designed for environments where there is a risk of cuts or lacerations from knives, mandolines, or other sharp equipment. The blue colouration is a practical consideration in food environments, making the gloves easier to spot if misplaced during service — a small but relevant detail in a busy kitchen setting.

In a commercial kitchen, they are typically used during prep work involving repetitive slicing or handling of sharp utensils. The cut resistant yarn construction provides a reliable level of hand protection without the bulk that can make fine knife work difficult.

• Blue colour aids visibility in food preparation areas
• Cut resistant yarn construction offers reliable hand protection during prep tasks
• Lightweight enough to allow reasonable dexterity during use
• Suitable for use alongside knives, slicers, and mandoline-style equipment

It is worth noting that cut resistant does not mean cut proof — these gloves are intended to reduce the risk of injury, not eliminate it entirely. They are best used as part of a broader safe working practice rather than as a substitute for proper knife handling technique.

If you are unsure whether this level of cut resistance is appropriate for your operation, or if you need gloves rated for more demanding tasks, feel free to get in touch with the team who can point you in the right direction.

This is a straightforward polycotton polo shirt from Portwest, designed for use as part of a staff uniform in catering and hospitality environments. The 65% polyester and 35% cotton blend gives it reasonable durability for everyday wear while remaining breathable enough for warmer working conditions — a practical balance for staff moving between front-of-house and back-of-house areas.

In busy service environments, staff uniforms take a regular battering through repeated washing and daily wear. The polycotton construction handles frequent laundering without significant loss of shape or colour, which helps maintain a consistent and presentable appearance across a team over time. The black colourway is a sensible choice in catering settings — it's professional in appearance and tolerates the inevitable marks and splashes of a working shift reasonably well.

Practical day-to-day advantages include:

• Breathable fabric construction suited to warm kitchen and service environments
• Polycotton blend resists heavy creasing after washing
• Black colourway works well across front-of-house and support roles
• Lightweight enough for comfort during long shifts

This shirt is suited to operators looking for a cost-effective, no-fuss uniform option for waiting staff, counter staff, or kitchen support roles. It isn't intended as a premium or branded uniform piece, but for teams where practicality and consistency matter more than tailored presentation, it does the job reliably. If you're kitting out a larger team and need advice on sizing or quantities, feel free to get in touch.

The Portwest PU Palm Glove is a lightweight protective glove designed for tasks that require a reasonable degree of hand feel and grip. The polyurethane palm coating provides a close fit that supports precision handling — useful for food preparation, portioning, light assembly work, and general kitchen duties where bare-hand dexterity would otherwise be needed.

These gloves carry CE certification for food safety and offer ANSI/ISEA A1-level cut resistance, which provides a basic level of protection against minor cuts and abrasions during routine handling tasks. They are not intended for tasks involving sharp blades or heavy-duty cutting, but they offer a practical level of protection for general prep work, dishwashing support roles, and front-of-house duties.

Practically, the PU coating keeps the glove thin enough to allow grip on smaller items without the bulk of a heavier work glove, and the breathable knit back helps with comfort during extended wear. Useful features for kitchen environments include:

• CE certified as food safe for direct food contact use
• A1 cut resistance rating for everyday prep and handling tasks
• PU palm coating for grip on smooth and damp surfaces
• Breathable knit back to reduce hand fatigue during longer shifts
• Available in multiple sizes to suit different hand sizes across a team

These are a sensible, low-cost addition to a kitchen's PPE stock, particularly where staff are handling packaged goods, portioning, or working in areas where minor cut risk is present but full cut-protection gloves would be overly cumbersome. For environments with higher cut risk — such as butchery or regular blade work — a higher cut-rated glove would be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether these are the right glove for your specific tasks or whether a higher-rated option would better suit your team's needs, the team is happy to help you think it through.

The Portwest Argyll is a straightforward, well-constructed fleece jacket made from anti-pill polyester. It is a practical mid-layer or standalone top for staff working in cold areas of a catering operation — delivery bays, walk-in cold rooms, outdoor service areas, or unheated prep spaces during winter months.

The anti-pill finish helps the fleece hold its appearance after repeated washing, which matters in a catering environment where workwear is laundered frequently. Elasticated cuffs and a drawstring-adjustable hem reduce draughts and help retain warmth during extended periods in cold conditions. Two zipped side pockets provide secure storage for small items without creating loose flaps that could catch on equipment.

Key practical points at a glance:

• Anti-pill polyester fabric retains appearance through regular commercial laundering
• Elasticated cuffs and adjustable hem help retain warmth in cold working areas
• Two zipped pockets offer secure, snag-free storage
• Traditional zip-through design with no unnecessary features

This is a general-purpose fleece rather than a specialist garment. It is not rated for food-safe or flame-resistant applications, and operators working in regulated environments should confirm suitability with their compliance team before purchasing. Available in a standard size range, so checking the manufacturer's size guide against actual measurements is advisable, particularly for staff who work in layered clothing.

If you are kitting out a team and have questions about sizing or suitability for a specific working environment, we are happy to help before you order.

The Portwest coldstore jacket is a heavy-duty garment designed specifically for staff working in walk-in freezers, cold stores, and refrigerated environments. It is a three-quarter length jacket built to maintain body warmth during sustained cold exposure, making it a practical workwear choice for food production, cold chain logistics, and catering operations with dedicated cold storage areas.

In working environments where temperatures regularly drop well below zero, standard workwear simply does not provide adequate protection. This jacket is constructed to handle prolonged periods in extremely low temperatures, offering reliable insulation without restricting movement. The two-way zip allows wearers to adjust ventilation when moving between cold and ambient areas — a practical consideration for staff who regularly transition between zones during a shift.

• Extra long knitted cuffs with thumb holes reduce cold air ingress at the wrist
• Reflective tape across the chest and back improves visibility in low-light cold store environments
• Chest pocket with clear ID window supports site security and staff identification requirements
• Three-quarter length cut provides additional coverage over the lower back and hips

From a practical standpoint, the reflective detailing is worth noting for operations where staff are working alongside forklifts or pallet trucks in larger cold store facilities, where visibility is a genuine safety consideration rather than an afterthought.

This jacket is well suited to kitchen porters, goods-in staff, and anyone with regular cold store duties. It is available in a range of sizes — if you are unsure about sizing for staff or need advice on workwear for a specific cold storage environment, the team is happy to help.

Available in sizes M, L and 2XL. Select your size from the drop-down menu.

These Portwest navy overalls are a single-piece coverall designed for everyday workwear in commercial and catering environments. Practical and straightforward, they provide full-body coverage without excess bulk, making them a sensible option for kitchen porters, cleaning staff, and general catering operatives who need reliable protection through a working shift.

The overalls are built with day-to-day use in mind. The concealed stud front keeps fastenings protected and reduces snagging, while the elasticated back waist allows reasonable freedom of movement during physical tasks. Six pockets — including chest pockets and a rule pocket — offer practical storage for small tools or personal items during service.

As a lightweight garment, these are suited to roles where ease of movement and comfort through a long shift matter more than heavy-duty protection. They are not a specialist food-hygiene or flame-resistant garment, so operators with specific compliance requirements should confirm suitability before purchasing.

If you are kitting out a team or are unsure which workwear is appropriate for your site's requirements, we are happy to help you choose correctly.

The Portwest C470 is a high-visibility vest designed to meet EN ISO 20471 standards, making it suitable for use in environments where worker visibility is a legal or site safety requirement. It features a classic two-band and brace reflective tape layout, which provides 360-degree visibility at a distance — the configuration most commonly specified for construction sites, loading areas, and busy kitchen delivery yards.

Made from polyester, the vest is lightweight and practical for everyday use. The EN ISO 20471 conformance means it is accepted across all three recognised hi-vis colour categories, giving site managers and catering operators flexibility when coordinating workwear with existing PPE requirements.

• Meets EN ISO 20471 — suitable for sites with mandatory hi-vis requirements
• Two-band and brace reflective tape for all-round visibility
• Lightweight polyester construction — comfortable for extended wear
• Available in three EN ISO 20471 conforming colours
• Sized in S-M and L-XL to suit a range of wearers

This vest is a practical choice for catering and hospitality operations where staff work in or around delivery areas, car parks, or external service routes. It is equally suited to kitchen porters, delivery staff, and anyone required to wear hi-vis as part of a site induction or contractor requirement.

If you are unsure which colour or size suits your specific site requirements, the team is happy to help you choose correctly.

The Portwest Hi-Vis Winter Jacket is a heavy-duty, high-visibility outer layer designed for people working outdoors in cold or wet conditions. It combines wind and water resistance with a fully padded, lined construction intended to retain body heat during extended outdoor shifts.

In outdoor hospitality and catering environments — events catering, market stalls, festival kitchens, and external food service — staff are frequently exposed to cold, wind, and rain during long service periods. This jacket is built to handle those conditions reliably, with ribbed cuffs to seal out draughts, a drawstring hood, and a studded storm flap that gives meaningful protection when rain sets in. The internal chest pocket keeps essentials dry and accessible without needing to remove the jacket.

• High-visibility construction suitable for low-light or high-traffic outdoor environments
• Fully lined and padded for extended use in cold conditions
• Ribbed cuffs help retain warmth during outdoor service periods
• Drawstring hood and storm flap provide practical weather protection
• Internal chest pocket keeps documents or devices dry during shifts

This is a practical choice for outdoor catering and event hospitality staff who need a reliable winter layer that also meets hi-vis requirements. It is less suited to kitchen environments or indoor use, where hi-vis outerwear serves little operational purpose.

If you are unsure about sizing or suitability for a particular working environment, the team is happy to help you choose correctly before you order.

This is a plain, practical workwear polo shirt from Portwest, made from a polycotton pique fabric and intended for everyday use by kitchen, front-of-house, or hospitality staff. It is available in navy blue and is cut to a unisex fit, making it a straightforward option for teams that need a consistent, presentable uniform without the cost of bespoke garments.

The polycotton construction balances comfort and durability reasonably well for a busy working environment. It holds its shape after repeated washing and is rated as suitable for commercial laundering, which matters in catering and hospitality settings where garments go through industrial wash cycles regularly. The 300g fabric weight gives it enough body to wear well through a shift without feeling heavy.

• Polycotton pique fabric — practical for all-day wear in kitchen and service environments
• Suitable for commercial laundering — holds up to repeated industrial wash cycles
• Unisex cut — straightforward for outfitting mixed teams uniformly
• Navy blue — a practical colour that minimises visible soiling during service
• Reinforced construction at key stress points for extended garment life

This shirt is well suited to front-of-house and back-of-house support roles, waiting staff, counter staff, and kitchen porters. It is not a chef jacket and is not designed for direct cooking environments where heat protection or food safety-rated workwear is required. For roles with more specific PPE requirements, a more specialist garment would be appropriate.

If you are kitting out a team and are unsure which garments best fit the roles in your operation, we are happy to talk it through.

These Portwest stretch slim combat trousers are a practical workwear option for kitchen and front-of-house staff who need freedom of movement alongside reliable everyday durability. Made from a polycotton blend with a degree of stretch, they sit closer to the leg than a standard cut without restricting movement during a busy shift.

The fabric performs well in the demanding conditions of a commercial kitchen environment. It breathes reasonably for a hardwearing cloth, helping staff stay comfortable during long service periods, and it holds up to repeated commercial laundering without losing its shape or colour quickly. The quick-dry characteristic is a practical advantage where uniform turnover between shifts matters.

From a day-to-day usability standpoint, the trousers are well thought out for working environments:

• Multiple pockets, front, back, and side, provide practical storage for small tools and personal items
• Velcro fastenings on pockets keep contents secure during active service
• The black colourway presents a clean, professional appearance and manages visible soiling better than lighter alternatives
• The slim fit suits front-of-house roles where a smarter appearance is expected alongside functional performance

These trousers are best suited to kitchen porters, prep staff, and front-of-house teams in catering and hospitality settings. They are a reliable everyday uniform option rather than a specialist protective garment. Operators requiring trousers with additional thermal, cut, or chemical resistance properties should consider a more specialist line.

Sizes: 30, 32, 34, 36 and 38.

If you are outfitting a team and have questions about fit, fabric suitability, or volume ordering, the team is happy to help you choose the right option.

This is a straightforward polycotton polo shirt from Portwest, designed for everyday wear in catering, hospitality, and food service environments. It is a practical, no-frills staff uniform option available in royal blue, suitable for front-of-house and back-of-house roles where a clean, consistent appearance is needed without the bulk or formality of a chef's jacket.

The polycotton ring spun piqué fabric offers a reasonable balance between comfort and durability. Polycotton blends are widely used in catering workwear because they hold their shape and colour through repeated commercial laundering better than pure cotton alternatives, and they dry more quickly during high-turnover laundry cycles. At 280g, this shirt sits in a mid-weight range — substantial enough to maintain a tidy appearance through a full service shift without feeling heavy.

A few practical details worth noting:

• Reinforced shoulders help the shirt hold up through regular commercial laundering
• Ribbed cuffs maintain shape and reduce fraying over time
• Tapered neck and self-coloured buttons give a neat, uniform appearance
• Polycotton construction resists shrinkage better than pure cotton
• Suitable for commercial laundering, which matters for high-volume uniform programmes

This shirt is well suited to restaurants, cafés, hotels, care homes, and contract catering operations where a consistent staff uniform is required. It is a sensible choice for teams that need reliable, washable workwear at a practical price point. For sites with specific colour requirements, branding needs, or roles that demand more technical fabric performance, it is worth discussing the full range before ordering in volume.

If you are kitting out a team and want to make sure you are ordering the right sizes, styles, or quantities, feel free to get in touch — we are happy to help work through the options.

This is a straightforward, workhorse polo shirt from Portwest, made from a 320g polycotton pique fabric. It sits in a practical middle ground — heavier than a basic promotional polo, but comfortable enough for staff who are on their feet through a full shift. The polycotton blend balances durability with breathability, which matters in kitchens and service environments where temperatures can climb quickly.

In day-to-day use, the construction holds up well under the kind of repeated commercial laundering that front-of-house and kitchen support garments go through. The tapered neck, reinforced shoulder seams, and ribbed sleeve cuffs all contribute to the shirt retaining its shape over time rather than sagging or distorting after a few weeks of regular washing. Self-coloured buttons keep the appearance tidy and reduce the risk of contrast buttons fading at a different rate to the fabric.

• Suitable for commercial laundering — important for operations with in-house laundry
• Reinforced shoulders reduce wear at the highest stress points
• Polycotton fabric resists shrinkage better than pure cotton alternatives
• Available across a broad size range to fit mixed teams

This shirt is well suited to front-of-house staff, kitchen porters, and general catering support roles where a presentable but hardwearing uniform is needed. It is not a chef's jacket replacement, and operators needing a more formal front-of-house look may want to consider a smarter alternative. For sites with very high staff turnover or large teams, buying in bulk is worth discussing.

If you are equipping a full team or are unsure about sizing across a mixed workforce, we are happy to help you work through the right quantities and sizes before you order.

This Portwest sweatshirt is made from 100% organic cotton and is designed with recyclability in mind. The construction uses minimal stitching, which simplifies the recycling process at the end of the garment's working life — a practical consideration for businesses looking to reduce textile waste without compromising on everyday wearability.

For kitchen and catering environments, a reliable sweatshirt needs to hold up through repeated washing and daily wear. Organic cotton is a well-established workwear fabric choice: it breathes reasonably well during active service periods, holds its shape after laundering, and tends to remain comfortable across long shifts. This is a straightforward, no-frills garment built for consistent use rather than occasional wear.

• 100% organic cotton construction for breathability and comfort
• Minimal stitching design simplifies end-of-life recycling
• Suitable for daily use through repeated commercial laundering
• Available in navy, a practical colour for front- and back-of-house teams
• Sized from S to XL — select from the drop-down menu

It is worth noting that this is a sweatshirt rather than a chef's jacket or food-safe top, so it is most appropriate as an outer layer, team uniform component, or for roles that do not require PPE-rated workwear. For food handling positions with specific hygiene or safety requirements, a purpose-designed catering tunic or chef's coat would be more suitable.

If you are kitting out a team and are unsure which workwear pieces best suit your operation, we are happy to help you work through the options.

The Portwest Cotton Mesh Air Chef T-Shirt is a short-sleeve kitchen workwear top designed for comfort during long service periods. Made from 100% cotton, it includes a MeshAir panel across the back that improves ventilation — a practical consideration for kitchen staff working in hot, confined spaces where heat builds up quickly.

The black colourway is a sensible choice for kitchen environments, being more forgiving of the everyday marks and splashes that come with a busy service. The fabric and cut are straightforward and functional, suited to daily wear and regular laundering.

• 100% cotton construction for breathability and comfort during long shifts
• MeshAir back panel improves airflow in hot kitchen environments
• Black colourway helps conceal everyday kitchen marks and staining
• Simple, practical design suitable for front- and back-of-house use
• Available in a range of sizes to suit different staff requirements

This is a standard workwear garment rather than a specialist chef's jacket, so it won't offer the same protection as a full chef's coat. It's best suited to kitchens where a relaxed uniform policy allows t-shirt-style workwear, or as an underlayer in cooler environments.

Available in sizes S, M, L, XL and 2XL. Select your size from the drop-down menu.

If you're kitting out a full team or unsure which workwear options best fit your uniform requirements, we're happy to help you work through the options.