Emergency Services uniforms are more than just the brand name, distinct colours and strips of reflective tape. They keep front-line workers safe, ensuring they make it home to their families after a day at work. This is why the end wearer is at the core of everything the Workwear Group Uniforms team designs.
Workwear Group Uniforms is an end-to-end uniform solution, giving access to the world-class brands of Hard Yakka, King Gee and NNT, as well as bespoke uniforms and apparel management solutions. Their clients wear some of the most recognisable uniforms in the market, which span health, industrial, emergency and professional services. They’re passionate about uniforms and provide the best possible outcome for wearers through leading design expertise and sustainable solutions
One of their projects has been the development of fire-resistant ensembles to enhance their Wildlands range and structural fireboot, offering a head-to-toe solution. The development was driven from feedback and what they were seeing in the market for non-fire-resistant traditional workwear.
Feedback from users made it clear that next-to-skin comfort was an absolute must, with the ability to have full range of movement. Workwear Group have taken a total system integration approach to the designs and with this in mind, the design team and technicians went to work to develop the necessary features and benefits for their Wildlands range.
Underpinned by Wesfarmers, Workwear Group Uniforms meet the strict guidelines set by local and international bodies, and as part of the development process of the ensembles and fireboot, rigorous testing has occurred in Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
Features of the fire-resistant Wildlands compliant ensembles:
- Inherently FR fibre blends engineered to maximise protection as well as comfort
- Articulated patterning and adjustability for perfect fit and full range of movement
- Smart storage and equipment integration
- Durable trims and construction
- Certified to AS/NZS 4824:2006 standard for protective clothing worn during wildland fire fighting activities
- Hi-vis (orange and yellow) and non-hi-vis colourways including navy, gold, lime and green.
Vicky Wynn-Williams, Head of Merchandising Uniforms, commented: ‘With the development of the Wildlands ensembles, we have introduced smarter fabrics and trims, as well as further enhancing the fit and reducing the weight of the garments resulting in minimising fatigue on the wearer. As a business that values Safety First, this ticks all the boxes.’
To support their offering of a uniform solution from head to toe, the fireboot developed, HERO 365 is certified to structural fireboot standards: ASNZS4821:201, EN1509, EN ISO 20345:2011 H13
Not only do these boots have a great aesthetic, they have some truly unique features:
- Genuine YKK zippers 10 gauge
- Waterproof internal bootie and uppers
- Flame-stop leather, threads and trims
- Wellmax puncture proof plate
- Cosmo and Graphene comfort high vis lining) Graphene is stronger than steel
- 3M reflective trims
- Composite cap
- High density Eva heel and internal padding
- YKK front zipper (removable if not wanted)
- An additional inside zipper for easy on off
- High-vis rubber heel bumper
- Rubber toe bumper
- Extra-large zipper pull tabs for easy pull whilst wearing gloves
- Front and back double pull loops for easy pull on
- Memory foam footbed with energy rebound heel pods
- Weight currently on par with our competitors
- 300° heat resistant rubber direct injected outsole
- Anti-static
- EEE wide fit last
If you are interested in learning more about this product or other innovative products that are in development, please visit the Workwear website for more information or contact Workwear Group by emailing: enquiry@workweargroup.com.au
For more information, go to www.workweargroup.com.au
