Workwear Guides

Quick answer: Cut-resistant work gloves are rated under EN 388:2016+A1:2018, shown as four numbers plus a letter (e.g. "4X44F"): abrasion, circular-blade cut, tear, and puncture resistance as numbers, then a straight-blade cut rating from A (lowest) to F (highest). The letter is the one that actually matters for cut protection — general handling and...

Quick answer: Safety boot codes like S1, S1P, S2, S3 and S5 come from EN ISO 20345 (the standard Portwest's Australian footwear is tested against, alongside AS 2210.3): each class adds specific protection on top of the last — a steel toecap alone is S1, add a penetration-resistant midsole for S1P, add a water-resistant...

Quick answer: Portwest is a global PPE and workwear manufacturer (family-owned since 1904, sold in 130+ countries) that Galaxy Apparel Australia stocks across five ranges: hi-vis, flame-resistant (Bizflame), general PPE, gloves, and safety footwear — plus Huski, Portwest's Australian-designed hi-vis and workwear line. Which range you need depends on the hazard: AS/NZS 4602.1-rated hi-vis...

The five products Australian businesses are choosing most often right now, spanning cold-site workwear, team sportswear, and healthcare uniforms.

Quick answer: Under AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, hi-vis clothing is classed as either "Day" (D) — fluorescent fabric only, for daylight use — or "Day/Night" (D/N) — fluorescent fabric plus retroreflective tape arranged in a specific pattern, for use in low light, dusk, dawn, or after dark. If any part of your team works outside daylight...

What AS/NZS 4602.1 actually requires, why hi-vis garments lose compliance over time, and how to audit your team's stock before it becomes a WHS liability.

Cold makes hi-vis compliance and PPE fit harder to get right. This checklist covers AS/NZS 4602.1 hi-vis rules, freezer and outdoor jacket layering, and bulk-ordering tips for Australian businesses gearing up for winter.