Buy Portwest workwear at Total Protex

Looking to buy Portwest workwear, safety shoes and PPE? Total Protex is a major distributor of Portwest and supplies companies, organizations and resellers throughout Europe. On this page, you can read about who Portwest is, which products you will find with us and how to order.

Portwest: global specialist in workwear and PPE

Portwest is one of the largest manufacturers of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the world. A large part of our range, from flame-resistant clothing to safety shoes and work gloves, comes from this Irish brand.

More than 120 years of experience

Portwest was founded in 1904 by Charles Hughes as a small textile trading company in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. Over a century later, the company is still owned by the Hughes family and has grown into one of the fastest-growing workwear companies in the world. From Ireland, Portwest now serves more than 130 countries, with offices and distribution centers in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, the United Arab Emirates and Poland, among others.

Portwest by the numbers

  • Founded in 1904, still a family business
  • More than 5,100 employees worldwide
  • Active in more than 130 countries, via over 10,000 trading partners
  • 14 distribution centers worldwide for fast delivery
  • More than 2,400 styles spread across 32 product lines

Portwest range at Total Protex

Portwest develops and manufactures workwear and PPE for almost every sector: from construction and manufacturing to the food industry and healthcare. The range includes:

Well-known Portwest lines that you will find in our webshop include Steelite (safety footwear), Biztex (rainwear and disposable clothing), Texo (high-visibility), and the premium clothing lines DX4, PW3, KX3 and WX3. In recent years, Portwest has further expanded through the acquisition of the Italian safety footwear brand Base Protection and the Australian brands Prime Mover and Huski Explorer.

Quality according to European standards

All Portwest materials we sell comply with the applicable European EN and EN ISO standards, such as EN ISO 20471 (visibility), EN ISO 11612 (flame resistance), EN ISO 20345 (safety footwear), EN 388 (cut resistance) and EN 1149 (antistatic). This ensures that your employees are well protected, regardless of the work environment.

Why buy Portwest from Total Protex?

  • Major Portwest distributor with a wide range
  • Personal advice on the correct standard, size and fit
  • Add your company logo via printing or embroidery
  • Business ordering on account, also for schools and institutions
  • Delivery within the EU, see international delivery

Portwest wholesaler for resellers and printers

Do you resell workwear or do you print and embroider company clothing for customers? As a Portwest distributor, we also supply resellers, printers and embroiderers, with no minimum order quantity and from samples to large volumes. Portwest workwear can be printed and embroidered, and the Portwest label remains in the garment. Read more on our Become a reseller page.

Frequently asked questions about Portwest

Is Total Protex a Portwest distributor?

Yes. We are a major distributor of Portwest and supply the brand to companies, institutions and resellers.

Can I have Portwest workwear printed or embroidered?

Yes, Portwest workwear is suitable for printing and embroidery. You can add your company logo via printing or embroidery.

Can I purchase Portwest as a reseller?

Yes. Signing up as a reseller is free and there is no minimum order quantity. View the Become a reseller page.

Which size Portwest workwear should I choose?

Use our size charts. Do you need to dress multiple employees? Then request fitting sizes or samples first.

Can I order on account as a company?

Yes. Sign up via Business registration, and we will set up an account for you.

View the complete brand overview on our brands page, or contact us for help choosing the right Portwest products for your team. More about the brand itself? Visit the official Portwest website.