Beat the heat: Best Summer Workwear 2025

Keeping your team safe and comfortable at work in the heat of summer is no mean feat, but choosing the right workwear can help.

Hot weather means its time to reach for the breathable fabrics, select lighter weight PPE, and maybe even relax the dress code a bit – whatever it takes so that your employees can maintain a comfortable body temperature and avoid heat stress.

But, with the climate in the UK becoming more unpredictable, it’s all too easy as an employer to get caught unawares by a sudden hot spell and find yourself without the workwear and PPE your teams need to beat the heat.

Ensure your teams are properly equipped at all times by preparing for the changing seasons ahead of time. A good workwear and PPE supplier should regularly prompt you to think about your changing workwear needs, but it is always a good idea to be proactive.

Assess your anticipated seasonal needs by talking to your existing staff. Consider any recent or planned new hires, and then place orders with suppliers for new seasonal items in a timely fashion. This should allow your team to have everything they need well in advance so you won’t get caught out by any stock shortages once temperatures start to climb.

Your Summer Workwear Guide 2025: Your guide to beating the heat

Warmer weather is around the corner – but is your team ready for it?

We’ve taken a look through our range and put together a list of the top summer workwear and PPE products that should see you through the summer season, come rain or shine…

Summer workwear: Safety trainers

For summer, you’ll want to provide your teams with lightweight footwear made from breathable mesh or microfibre with cooling technologies enabling moisture-wicking and/or enhanced air flow around the feet. Here are three of the top-performing options in our range:

MTS Mustang Safety Trainers

With their suede leather and breathable mesh upper, and dual-density injected PU outsole, these S1P SRC rated safety trainers are a comfortable and lightweight yet durable option for the summer months. Protection comes from a composite toecap and midsole, while a moisture wicking insole guarantees to keep the wearer’s feet cool and comfortable in the hot weather. View here →

MTS Mascara Women's Safety Trainers

Crafted from a breathable 3D mesh upper with a composite midsole, and incorporating a steel toe cap, these highly breathable, intensely practical S1P SRC rated women’s safety trainers combine wearability, protection and aesthetic appeal. The flexibility of the composite midsole allows for easy movement, making these a great choice for most logistics roles. View here →

Gravity Earth Safety Trainers

These stylish S1P ESD SRC rated safety trainers have been designed to offer ultimate comfort and protection for the wearer. Made from soft suede leather and anti-abrasion breathable textile, and featuring unique ‘air hole’ technology in the sole unit for 60% more energy return than standard, they are lightweight and durable. Protection comes from an aluminium toecap and composite midsole, while an antibacterial polyurethane insole allows for a snug fit. Feet remain cool and comfortable all day, and their sock-style ‘Easy-Fit’ design not only makes them quick to slip on and off, but also prevents dirt getting inside them when you don’t have fabric covering the top of them, such as if you’re wearing shorts. View here →

Summer workwear

Simple short sleeves and moisture-wicking fabrics are the go-to for most logistics roles in the warmer summer months. Where workers will be outside for some or all of their working day, UV protection is also important – so look out for clothing options with that added feature. Long sleeves can also give good protection for the arms and help keep them cool in the hot weather.

Fireback Wicking Polyester Polo Shirt

Made from high quality 100% inherent wicking polyester in a quarter zip design, this polo shirt has open cuffs and a padded taped neckline for added comfort. Triple stitched on all main seams for strength, additional stylish touches include a reflective zip and reflective piping along the shoulders, sleeve and hem panels. Guaranteed to keep you dry and cool all day long. View here →

Condor Combat Shorts

Shorts are a popular choice for many logistics workers in the summer months, and these are a very practical and comfortable choice. Made from polyester and cotton, they are hard-wearing and come with multiple pockets with extra strong lining. These include two front and rear pockets, combat-style leg pockets and a mobile phone pocket.
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Wringcliff Coolviz Hi Vis Sleeved Polo Shirt

Part of the ‘CoolViz’ range of moisture-wicking hi vis clothing, this chevron design hi vis polo shirt is made from 130gsm wicking polyester, making it lightweight, cool and comfortable to wear. Other benefits include UV protection and the fact it is quick drying. Available in long or short sleeved options, with long sleeves providing the added bonus of UV protection for the arms. View here →

Summer workwear: Outdoor gear

Unfortunately, warmer weather doesn’t guarantee that it will stay dry, so a high quality, lightweight rain jacket is a must-have for the winter wardrobe of any logistics worker required to work outside for all or part of their day.

Superior Rain Jacket

This lightweight jacket is a cost-effective way to keep dry in the event of summer rain showers. Made from lightweight nylon fabric with a zip front, fully taped seams and a PVC interior coating, it also comes with a concealed hood. View here →

Summer workwear: Safety gloves

Sweaty hands inside your safety gloves is not only uncomfortable, but can be hazardous, reducing grip and potentially leading to the onset of painful and irritating skin conditions. Avoid the risk of unnecessary injury with these lightweight safety gloves from Maxiflex:

Maxiflex Active Safety Gloves

These lightweight safety gloves are infused with micro-encapsulated ingredients including Aloe Vera and Vitamin E that will help to keep hard-working hands healthy and comfortable during weather where they are likely to sweat more. Their micro-foam nitrile coating offers 360-degree breathability, while optimised grip is delivered through the micro-cup finish, and the overall design reduces fatigue by mimicking the ‘hand at rest’ position. View here →

Summer workwear: Head protection

For environments where head protection is essential, vented safety helmets are a must to prevent overheating in hot weather. By allowing for greater air flow around the head, they help the wearer maintain a safe and comfortable body temperature, whatever the conditions outside.

Concept Safety Helmet

This lightweight vented safety helmet is a great option, offering high levels of protection combined with feel-good comfort. Some 20% lighter than most standard safety helmets, its unique design provides an extended nape for added neck protection. Meanwhile, the incorporating of a ‘Dry-Tech’ sweatband offers maximum comfort during extended wear. View here →

AirPro Bump Cap Standard Peak

If bump protection is what you need, then this breathable bump cap will help keep heads safe and cool at the same time. Designed for maximum breathability and comfort, it is one of the lightest bump caps on the market, weighing in at only 135g. Other benefits include a lower nape strap depth for optimum head retention and a Dupont Telfon fabric protection treatment offering a wipe-clean effect. View here →

 
To review our full and extensive summer workwear range, check out our online store or get in touch for any bespoke requirements.