About Company
Portwest is a global manufacturer and developer of workwear, safety clothing and personal protective equipment. Founded in 1904, Portwest now has a global sales network and customer service representatives in over 130 countries. The company is family owned and continues to be run by the 3rd generation of the Hughes family. Since 2015, the 4th generation of the Hughes family has joined the company. Innovative production and design by an in-house team of experts are at the core of the Portwest advantage.
Portwest employs over 5,100 people worldwide and has a team of world-class designers specialising in flame-retardant and high-visibility workwear, hand and foot protection, personal protective equipment and wearable technology. As a market leader in safety, Portwest’s excellent team are constantly researching the latest trends and innovations that exceed customer requirements.
Portwest’s 848-page catalogue is available in 28 languages ​​and features over 1350 safety models, so Portwest can cover all your industry’s safety clothing needs.
Portwest owns four state-of-the-art factories in Bangladesh, Myanmar, Italy and Albania, giving them full control over the excellent quality, delivery times and ethics of production. Portwest is known for its technical expertise, consistent execution and attention to style and detail. Consistent colours, fabric qualities, good fit and competitive pricing are taken for granted by customers.
With sales offices in 8 locations worldwide (UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Poland) and customer service representatives in 130 countries, excellent customer service is always close at hand. In addition, Portwest has 8 international warehouses (UK, USA, Australia, UAE, Ireland, Italy, Spain and Poland) with a 96% utilisation rate, guaranteeing excellent stock levels at all times. Portwest offers a risk-free proposition in an industry where safety is paramount.
We welcome inquiries from new and existing sales partners, dealers and wholesalers.