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Your Trusted Workwear & PPE Supplier in Peterborough
Howsafe is a family-run business established in 1978, dedicated to supplying high-quality workwear, personal protective equipment (PPE), and safety solutions across the UK. Our operations combine traditional values with modern innovation, offering customers a comprehensive range of products including safety footwear, high-visibility clothing, thermal layers, and industry-specific PPE. With a physical store in Peterborough and a robust online platform, we provide nationwide accessibility while maintaining a personal touch through our in-house branding services, which include embroidery, digital printing, and cutting-edge DTF technology. Our experienced team ensures tailored solutions for corporate clients, sports teams, and organisations, supported by free delivery on orders over 45 to UK mainland addresses. Sustainability is integral to our approach, demonstrated through eco-friendly product lines and initiatives like our BioSoft sustainable earplugs.

We operate a mobile showroom service covering a 25-mile radius of Peterborough, offering on-site consultations to help clients select the most appropriate protective gear and branding solutions. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our partnerships with leading industry brands and our focus on durable, compliant products that meet rigorous safety standards. With over four decades of experience, we combine deep sector knowledge with practical expertise to deliver reliable, cost-effective safety solutions. Our authoritativeness in the workwear sector is reinforced by our long-standing reputation, customer-centric service model, and continuous investment in advanced manufacturing technologies. We maintain transparency through clear pricing structures, detailed product specifications, and comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring clients receive both value and compliance assurance.
Services
Workwear PPE Safety Footwear Embroidery/Printing Mobile Showroom
Details
  • Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
  • We have over 45 years of experience supplying workwear and PPE solutions.
  • Our in-house branding service offers embroidery, digital printing, and DTF technology.
  • We provide free UK mainland delivery on orders over 45.
  • Our eco-friendly product lines include sustainable safety gear options.
  • Our mobile showroom serves businesses within a 25-mile radius of Peterborough.
Services
Workwear
We supply durable, compliant workwear including high-visibility clothing, thermal layers, and industry-specific uniforms. Our range caters to construction, healthcare, and hospitality sectors with breathable, flame-retardant, and cold-weather options. Products combine comfort with safety compliance for demanding environments.
PPE
Our PPE solutions include gloves, helmets, eye protection, and respiratory gear meeting EN ISO standards. We offer chemical-resistant, thermal, and disposable protection tailored to industrial, medical, and food sector requirements. Products undergo rigorous quality checks to ensure compliance and user safety.
Safety Footwear
We provide safety footwear with steel toe caps, anti-slip soles, and electrical hazard protection. Options include lightweight trainers, waterproof boots, and metal-free designs for security-sensitive environments. All footwear complies with UKCA/CE marking regulations for workplace safety.
Embroidery/Printing
Our in-house team offers custom embroidery, digital printing, and DTF technology for workwear personalisation. Services include logo application, team branding, and corporate image enhancement using multi-head machines and wide-format printers for precise, durable results.
Mobile Showroom
We operate a mobile showroom covering Peterborough and 25-mile radius businesses. Our team provides product demonstrations, size fittings, and custom solution consultations at client premises, ensuring tailored PPE and workwear selections with immediate availability checks.
Questions
What delivery options do you offer?
We provide free UK mainland delivery on orders over £45. For businesses within 25 miles of Peterborough, we offer a mobile showroom service with on-site consultations and immediate product availability checks.
Can you customise workwear with our company logo?
Yes, our in-house branding service offers embroidery, digital printing, and DTF technology for customising workwear. We use multi-head machines and wide-format printers to apply logos and corporate branding to various garments.
Do you stock eco-friendly safety products?
We offer sustainable options including ECO Friendly Footwear, Workwear, and PPE. Our BioSoft™ earplugs represent our commitment to environmentally responsible safety solutions without compromising protection standards.
What are your opening hours?
Our Peterborough store operates Monday-Friday 08:00-17:00 and Saturday 09:00-13:00. The online store is accessible 24/7 for order placement and product information.
How do you ensure product compliance?
All products meet relevant safety standards including EN ISO 20471 for high-visibility clothing and UKCA/CE marking requirements. We source from reputable manufacturers and conduct regular quality assessments to maintain compliance assurance.
Reviews (4)
Aurelija Ramoniene
Jan 12, 2022 Report
I was there to get my work safety shoes. Nice and spacious shop, huge choice of shoes and clothes and extra stuff, nice and helpful staff.
C. B. Akos
Jul 18, 2021 Report
A very, very friendly, clean and professional environment to work at. Great quality products, well organised and extremely helpful. Very professional and friendly as a job and as a shop.
Steve King
Mar 19, 2021 Report
Very helpful and informative all now carried out in a safe environment with all appropriate measures in place at this trying time
Nse
Feb 08, 2021 Report
Absolutely brilliant; could order online anyway but decided to go in and got all PPE for the business and for us and Grandkids at home. Wont bother with anywhere else from now on