Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Professional Clothing & PPE Solutions in Derry-Londonderry
Established in 1936 as a bespoke tailoring specialist, we have evolved into a pioneer of technology-driven professional clothing solutions. Our journey from traditional craftsmanship to industry-leading innovation is rooted in a commitment to protecting those who serve society. Through decades of expertise, we have developed proprietary technologies like HunterCARE and HunterPAC, revolutionising how organisations across fire service, healthcare, and critical infrastructure sectors manage workwear efficiency and safety. Our values of customer focus, innovation, and integrity guide every solution we deliver. With a UK R&D centre equipped with robotics and AI-powered sizing tools, we combine advanced manufacturing with ethical practices to extend garment lifecycles and reduce environmental impact.Recognised by multiple Safety & Health Excellence Awards, we maintain a single-source approach to design, production, and sustainability. Our team of experts collaborates closely with clients to create high-performance garments tailored to the unique demands of frontline workers. From our headquarters in Northern Ireland, we serve organisations across the UK and internationally, prioritising duty of care and operational excellence. Our executive leadership, including CEO Simon Hunter MBE, continues to drive innovation that enhances both protection and comfort for those who protect us.
Services
Fire Service PPE
Rail Transport Uniforms
Airport Workwear
Local Authority PPE
Oil & Gas Workwear
Healthcare PPE
Police Uniforms
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- We have 86 years of specialist experience in healthcare PPE design
- Our proprietary HunterCARE system revolutionises garment lifecycle management
- We pioneered AI-based sizing tools for precision fit
- Our UK R&D centre uses robotics for advanced manufacturing
- We deliver duty-of-care solutions to all UK airports and ports
Services
Fire Service PPE
Our fire service PPE combines advanced materials with ergonomic design to protect against extreme conditions. Using liquid CO2 decontamination technology, we reduce carcinogen exposure while maintaining garment durability. This solution addresses long-latency disease risks for firefighters through innovative cleaning processes that preserve protective integrity while extending wear life.
Healthcare Workwear
Specialist healthcare garments utilise antimicrobial fabrics and infection-control features for clinical environments. With 86 years' sector experience, we create comfortable, hygienic solutions that balance protection with mobility. Our systems ensure consistent supply and maintenance for large-scale NHS trusts and private care providers across the UK.
Rail Transport Uniforms
High-visibility rail sector uniforms incorporate weather-resistant materials and functional design elements. Our solutions enhance brand visibility while meeting safety standards for trackside and station personnel. The garments combine durability with comfort for workers in demanding transport environments across the UK's railway network.
AI Sizing Solutions
Our artificial intelligence sizing platform uses body mapping algorithms to ensure precision fit across diverse workforces. This technology reduces returns and improves wearer satisfaction by creating customised sizing profiles. The system integrates with supply chain management for efficient large-scale uniform distribution to organisations nationwide.
Sustainable Laundry
LCO2+ decontamination technology uses liquid carbon dioxide to clean PPE without harmful chemicals. This environmentally friendly process extends garment life while maintaining safety standards. The closed-loop system reduces water consumption and chemical waste, aligning with our commitment to circular economy principles in professional clothing management.
People
Simon Hunter
Chief Executive Officer
Simon Hunter MBE leads with 40+ years' industry experience, driving innovation in professional clothing. A Fellow of the Institute of Directors, he has steered the company's technological transformation while maintaining family business values since taking leadership in 2005.
Jeff Hunter
Chief Contracts Officer
Jeff Hunter manages client relationships with public sector organisations, leveraging 30 years' operational expertise. His strategic oversight ensures delivery of complex PPE contracts for emergency services and critical infrastructure providers across the UK's devolved administrations.
Roisin Hunter
Chief Financial Officer
Roisin Hunter oversees financial strategy with a focus on sustainable growth. Her background in corporate finance ensures responsible resource allocation for R&D investments in garment technology and manufacturing innovation at our Northern Ireland headquarters.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We serve fire service, healthcare, rail transport, oil & gas, local authorities, ports & airports, and security sectors with tailored PPE solutions.
Do you supply internationally?
While headquartered in Northern Ireland, we deliver workwear solutions to organisations across the UK and have international clients in aviation and energy sectors.
How does your decontamination technology work?
Our LCO2+ system uses liquid carbon dioxide to remove contaminants without chemicals, extending garment life while maintaining protective properties for high-risk environments.
Can you handle large-scale uniform contracts?
Our digital management systems support organisations with 10,000+ wearers, ensuring consistent supply, sizing accuracy, and maintenance for nationwide operations.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We implement circular economy principles through garment recycling, chemical-free cleaning, and lifecycle extension programmes that reduce environmental impact by 40%.
How do you ensure garment fit across diverse teams?
Our AI-powered sizing tool creates 3D body maps for precision fit, reducing returns by 70% while accommodating varied body types in large workforce deployments.
