Going Green on Site: How Howsafe’s Eco-Friendly Workwear Range Delivers

Introduction

When you’re outfitting a team today, you’re not just thinking about durability, comfort, and safety — you’re also considering your environmental footprint. At Howsafe, we’ve made that decision easier with our Eco-Friendly Workwear & PPE collection. From recycled boots to sustainably made jackets and gloves crafted from plastic bottles, you no longer need to choose between protection and the planet.

This article explores our four main eco-categories — Footwear, Clothing, Gloves, and PPE — and explains why switching to sustainable workwear benefits both your business and the environment.

1. Eco-Footwear: Treading Lightly on the Planet

Our Eco Friendly Footwear range includes safety boots and trainers made from recycled plastics and carbon-neutral components, offering the same safety performance as traditional options. For instance, one model uses around nine plastic bottles per pair, turning waste into something functional and reliable.

These shoes feature lightweight aluminium toe caps, recycled foam inserts, and meet full EN ISO 20345 safety standards. With materials chosen to minimise environmental impact, each pair contributes to reducing landfill waste and carbon emissions.

Howsafe’s Peterborough store carries an extensive range of sizes and offers fitting support in-store or via mobile showroom visits. Our trained team helps you choose the right protection rating and understand each product’s sustainability credentials.

2. Eco-Clothing: Dress Green, Stay Protected

Our Eco Friendly Workwear collection includes jackets, trousers, hi-vis garments and overalls made from organic cotton, recycled polyester and regenerated fibres. These materials deliver comfort, strength and weather protection while consuming less water and energy during production.

Ranges such as EarthPro® demonstrate that sustainability can also mean superior performance, with fabrics made from recycled bottles yet retaining the resilience required for professional environments.

For companies working towards sustainability certifications or meeting environmental targets, switching to eco-fabrics is a simple yet visible step forward. Howsafe also offers embroidery and printing with eco-inks, ensuring even branded uniforms remain environmentally responsible.

3. Eco-Gloves: Protecting Hands and the Planet

Gloves are among the most frequently replaced items on any site, which means they’re also a key opportunity for reducing waste. Our Eco Friendly Gloves range includes designs made from recycled polyester, bamboo fibre and biodegradable coatings — all fully compliant with EN 388 standards for mechanical protection.

Products like the Enviroflex and Envirocut gloves convert discarded plastic bottles into durable work gloves, preventing waste from reaching landfill. Each pair delivers strong grip, comfort, and safety — without compromising on environmental integrity.

Our knowledgeable staff help you select the right glove for your work environment, balancing fit, grip, cut resistance and eco-credentials.

4. Eco-PPE: Gear That Goes Beyond the Basics

The Eco Friendly PPE range proves that sustainability can extend even to your safety accessories. Helmets, eyewear, and ear protection are available in recycled or biodegradable materials, maintaining full compliance with safety standards while reducing overall waste.

Eco-friendly safety spectacles and ear defenders made from recycled components show how innovation is transforming even the most practical equipment. Adopting these products helps companies demonstrate real commitment to environmental responsibility in their procurement and operations.

Our team can advise on replacing existing PPE with eco alternatives and provide supporting information for tenders or sustainability reports.

Why Choosing the Eco Range Makes Business Sense

• Tender advantage: Sustainability credentials are increasingly factored into public and private sector procurement decisions.

• Employee engagement: Staff feel proud wearing workwear that aligns with modern environmental values.

• Quality assurance: Eco doesn’t mean compromise — these products are fully certified and built to last.

• Reputation and leadership: By adopting sustainable gear, you show leadership in responsible business practice and strengthen your brand identity.

Your Action Checklist

1. Review your current uniform and PPE inventory.

2. Identify high-turnover or high-impact items (e.g., gloves, boots, jackets).

3. Replace them with eco-alternatives from Howsafe’s sustainable range.

4. Communicate the change to your team and customers.

5. Track your impact — how many bottles saved, how much waste reduced.

6. Refresh annually as new innovations become available.

Conclusion

At Howsafe, we believe that outstanding safety gear should protect both people and the planet. Our Eco-Friendly Footwear, Clothing, Gloves, and PPE ranges allow you to upgrade your workwear sustainably — without compromise.

Whether you’re equipping a small team or managing large-scale operations, our experienced staff are ready to help you make the switch to greener gear. Visit our Peterborough store or arrange a mobile showroom visit to explore how sustainable workwear can work for you.

Let’s build a safer, cleaner future together — one step at a time.