Automotive Workwear

Workshops are tough on clothes. Oil, brake dust, sharp edges under the arches and cold mornings with the roller doors open. Our automotive workwear covers garages, MOT centres, dealerships and mobile mechanics with hardwearing trousers, softshells, fleeces and hi-vis from Portwest, Craghoppers, Result and Pro RTX. Add your garage's logo through our in-house printing and embroidery and your whole team looks the part, front of house and under the ramp.

What to look for in automotive workwear

A few things separate kit that lasts in a workshop from kit that doesn't:

Dark, practical colours. Black and navy hide oil marks and general workshop grime far better than lighter shades, which keeps your team presentable between washes.
Trousers built for the job. Holster pockets keep sockets and drivers to hand, and stretch fabrics matter when you're crouching at wheel arches all day. The Result Work-Guard X-Over holster [INTERNAL LINK: trousers] are our go-to recommendation.
Hi-vis for roadside work. Mobile mechanics and recovery drivers need EN ISO 20471 rated garments. Our Regatta X-Pro [INTERNAL LINK: hi-vis] range includes Class 1 and Class 2 options.
Layers, not bulk. Bodywarmers and 1/4 zips add warmth without the loose sleeves that catch on panels and machinery.

Our automotive workwear range

For front-of-house and service desk staff, wicking polos like the Henbury 1/4 zip keep things smart and comfortable. In the workshop, the Craghoppers Richmond stretch jacket and Result softshell bodywarmer handle cold bays without restricting movement, while Pro RTX tradesman trousers and cargo shorts cover the warmer months. Everything comes in sizes XS to 6XL, and the Portwest PW3 hi-vis winter jacket sorts anyone working breakdowns or collections through winter.

Frequently asked questions

Black or navy. Both hide oil and grime well, and most of this range comes in one or the other.

Anyone working roadside should be in EN ISO 20471 rated hi-vis - Class 2 as a minimum on live carriageways. For workshop-only staff it's usually optional, but plenty of garages standardise on it anyway.

Yes, and this is exactly why we recommend embroidery for garages. Stitched logos handle frequent hot washes far better than print, which matters when kit is washed as often as workshop clothing is.

Of course. Most garages mix polos for the service desk with trousers, softshells and bodywarmers for the workshop, all carrying the same logo.

Yes - individual names or roles can be embroidered alongside your garage branding. Give us a call on 01353 655555 and we'll price it up.