98%
Recycled material in the dispatch bags we buy
That figure refers to the material in those bags. Check any disposal instructions on the bag and what your local recycling service accepts, particularly for soft plastic packaging.
The Workwear Co.
Sustainability at
The Workwear Co.
Workwear and PPE from Belfast, looked after at the end of its working life.
When you buy workwear or PPE from us, you can use our free take-back service at the end of its working life so we can recycle it.
Workwear & PPE Take-Back is a free-of-charge service that takes back PPE customers bought from WWC so it can be recycled.
We’re based in Belfast and supply workwear and PPE across the UK and Ireland.
If you’re replacing worn safety kit or refreshing a team uniform, send us a list of the old items first. We’ll confirm what we can take and where to bring it. You then bring the agreed items to The Workwear Co.
358
Products with a verified sustainable-feature claim
These are gathered in our Sustainable Products collection. The figure is a count of tagged products, not a claim about every item we sell.
How kit moves
From materials to take-back
Materials
Where a product has a documented material feature, we can explain which part of the item it applies to.
Made
We’re based in Belfast and supply workwear and PPE across the UK and Ireland.
Delivered
Orders may travel with delivery partners.
Take-Back & Recycle
Workwear & PPE Take-Back is a free-of-charge service that takes back PPE customers bought from WWC so it can be recycled.
How we work
How we operate in Belfast
Electric sales fleet
Our sales fleet is fully electric. Orders may travel with delivery partners.
Heat pumps
We’ve switched our Belfast premises to heat pumps.
98% recycled dispatch bags
The dispatch bags we buy contain 98% recycled material. That figure refers to the material in those bags.
Eco-verified products
Our Sustainable Products collection gathers 358 products that each have a verified sustainable-feature claim.
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How we pack your orders
Packaging
We reuse suitable packaging, and the dispatch bags we buy contain 98% recycled material.
We reuse suitable cardboard packaging and separate the rest for recycling.
We reuse supplier packaging when it is clean, sound and suitable for another shipment. If the existing packaging still protects the item, we leave it in place for dispatch.
The dispatch bags we buy contain 98% recycled material. That figure refers to the material in those bags.
Check any disposal instructions on the bag and what your local recycling service accepts, particularly for soft plastic packaging.
- Belfast bin guidance for customers served by Belfast City Council
- Ireland’s parcel bag guidance for customers in Ireland
- Delivery across the UK and Ireland
Choosing workwear
Sustainable Products
Tell us what your team does, the protection they need and how the garments will be worn and cared for. We’ll help you compare suitable options.
Where a product has a documented material feature, we can explain which part of the item it applies to.
Our Sustainable Products collection gathers 358 products that each have a verified sustainable-feature claim.
Compare workwear fabrics and materials · Ask us about workwear for your team · Workwear care guide
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When kit reaches the end of its working life
Contact us first
Send us a list of the old items. We’ll confirm what we can take and where to bring it.
Workwear & PPE Take-Back
Workwear & PPE Take-Back is a free-of-charge service that takes back PPE customers bought from WWC so it can be recycled.
Logo and staff-name protection
We can help with logo removal or secure destruction of identifying marks.
What happens to returned kit
We can explain what may happen to returned kit — reuse, material recycling into board products, energy recovery, or disposal where needed.
Take-back
Contact us first, then bring the agreed items to us in Belfast.
Workwear & PPE Take-Back is a free-of-charge service that takes back PPE customers bought from WWC so it can be recycled.
Send us a list of the old items. We’ll confirm what we can take and where to bring it. You bring the agreed items to us in Belfast.
Get in touch first
Send us a list of the old items.
We’ll confirm what we can take and where to bring it. You then bring the agreed items to The Workwear Co.
Frequently asked questions
Do you reuse packaging when you send orders?
Yes, where it is suitable. We reuse sound supplier packaging when it can protect the order. That can mean your delivery arrives in a box or outer wrap that has already been used for another shipment.
Why did my order arrive without each garment in a new bag?
We avoid adding a fresh individual bag where the existing packaging still protects the kit. We choose packaging based on what the order needs in transit.
What does the 98% figure mean for your dispatch bags?
The dispatch bags we buy contain 98% recycled material. The figure refers to the material in those bags. Packaging recycling instructions depend on the type of material and the collection options available where you live. See ASA guidance on recycling claims.
What should I do with the box or dispatch bag after delivery?
Reuse sound packaging if you can. When it’s worn out, check the packaging label and your council or waste collector’s guidance. Cardboard and soft plastic can have different collection routes. Belfast City Council household recycling guidance.
What happens to your own cardboard packaging?
At our Belfast site we reuse cardboard packaging that’s still suitable. We separate the remaining cardboard for recycling.
Is your vehicle fleet electric?
Our sales fleet is electric. That is the fleet our sales team uses. Delivery arrangements depend on your order, so ask us about a particular shipment. Delivery and returns help.
How do you heat your Belfast site?
We use heat pumps for heating at our Belfast site.