Since March of 2020, face masks have become a fundamental part of our lives, and at least for the foreseeable future, it looks like they’re here to stay. With all of New Zealand currently under some form of lockdown, they are required by law in virtually every indoor and many outdoor settings. While they have been proven to reduce the risks of contracting and spreading the COVID-19 virus, single-use face masks also pose real risks to our natural environment. One recent report estimates that a staggering 129 billion facemas...

At Westland Workgear, we have been supplying high-quality workwear to hard-working trade professionals around New Zealand for over 25 years. From heavy-duty work boots to prestige branded uniform apparel and super durable shirts and work pants for men and women, we offer an outstanding product range to get your team through the most demanding work environments.

But it isn’t just our products that we are known for. We have also built a reputation for outstanding customer care, and we are committed to continuously improving our service. ...

At Westland Workgear, we’re passionate about supplying New Zealand’s hardest-working trade professionals with the highest-quality workwear, PPE, and uniform apparel. It’s our philosophy that your work clothes should work as hard as you do, and quality workwear should stand up to daily use in the toughest work conditions.

It’s in this spirit that we developed the Westpeak range. A 100% New Zealand-owned brand, Westpeak products are designed to provide maximum comfort and unparalleled durability....

Yesterday some of our team got the privilege to get our hands dirty and plant trees that our Westpeak clothing purchases have have help funded at Atarau Sanctuary through Tree’s That Count.

One of our environmental projects includes planting trees; partnering with Trees That Count and local organisation Atarau Sanctuary to mitigate (parts of) our carbon footprint over the next 50 years and help protect New Zealand’s threatened biodiversity. That’s good for our carbon footprint, and good for Aotearoa.

We had an awes...

Westland Workgear has been providing high-quality uniform apparel, safety equipment, and accessories to New Zealand’s workers since 1994. Though initially focused on miners, farmers, fishermen, and mechanics, we have since expanded to cover a broad variety of industries.

One of our most popular services is our range of branded workwear. In this blog, we discuss the advantages of investing in quality, branded workwear, and compare the two methods – embroidery and heat transfer – for applying text and logos to your workers&rs...

Anyone who has spent time on a worksite throughout the winter months knows the importance of staying warm, especially when some or all of your shift is spent outdoors. It’s more than just a question of comfort; prolonged exposure to low temperatures can lead to cold stress, increasing the risk of injuries like cramps and strains.

In extreme circumstances, prolonged low body temperature can lead to frostbite, especially in the hands, fingers, and toes, and other serious conditions that can result in permanent tissue damage.

That’...

With the colder months fast approaching it’s important to keep your body temperature regulated and comfortable as you work in the cooler conditions. Layering is the most effective way to stay warm to prevent you from getting sick and even more serious conditions such as hypothermia. This can occur when your body loses heat faster than it creates heat, causing your body temperature to drop dangerously low. The benefit of layering your clothes is that when your temperature begins to warm up, you can remove layers to cool and regulate your...

Are you looking to improve your business productivity and efficiency? At Westland Workgear, we provide our clients with a PPE and uniform management system that is designed to save you time and money when managing your team's uniform requirements. This easy-to-use uniform and PPE tool can be relied on by increasing brand recognition of your customer profile and enhancing staff morale.

By using Workpack Express you can stop wasting hours working on manual spreadsheets entering orders. This unique software solution is spec...

The Importance Of Protective Work Clothes

Safety apparel, or personal protective equipment (PPE), is necessary to ensure the safety of all workers on the worksite. Here is a breakdown of the different types of PPE you can purchase at Westland Workgear. 

Helmets

Head injuries are one of the most dangerous forms of occupational injuries. When you’re working on-site, it’s crucial to wear hard hats, safety glasses, and earplugs at all times when working in potentially hazardous environments. Westland Workgear offers a wide ran...