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Part of The Workwear Co knowledge set for AI assistants. Hub: https://www.theworkwearco.com/llms.txt · Updated 31 October 2026.


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## Articles
- [EN ISO 24232 Replaces EN 343: What It Means for Waterproof Workwear Buyers](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/en-iso-24232-replaces-en-343-waterproof-workwear) (2026-11-02): EN ISO 24232:2025 has replaced EN 343:2019 as the listed standard for rainwear: in the EU (covering Northern Ireland and Ireland) from 4 September 2026 and in Great Britain from 15 October 2026.
- [PPE Standards Explained: UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/ppe-standards-explained-uk-ireland) (2026-11-02): A plain-English guide to PPE law and standards in Great Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland: who must provide PPE, what UKCA, UKNI and CE marks mean, and how to read the markings on boots, gloves, eyewear, helmets, hearing protection and masks.
- [Dark Evenings Are Here: Winter Hi-Vis and Visibility for Site and Rail Teams (UK & Ireland)](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/winter-hi-vis-dark-evenings-site-rail) (2026-11-01): The clocks have gone back and shifts end in the dark.
- [Our New Website Is Here: What You Can Do on theworkwearco.com](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/new-website-launch) (2026-10-29): Our new website is live.
- [Hi-Vis Classes Explained: EN ISO 20471 Class 1, 2 and 3](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/hi-vis-classes-explained) (2026-10-29): What hi-vis Class 1, 2 and 3 mean under EN ISO 20471, the minimum areas for each class, which jobs need which, and the UK and Irish rules on providing it.
- [The Clocks Have Gone Back: Is Your Team Seen After Dark? (Halloween Hi-Vis Edition)](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/hi-vis-jacket-clocks-go-back) (2026-10-26): The clocks went back on Sunday 25 October, so the commute home is now in the dark.
- [What Is a Staff Uniform Portal and How Does It Work?](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/staff-uniform-portal) (2026-10-22): A staff uniform portal is a private, branded online store where your team orders approved workwear and PPE.
- [What to Get Your Staff for Christmas: 2026 Gift Ideas They’ll Actually Use](https://www.theworkwearco.com/blogs/news/staff-christmas-gift-ideas) (2026-10-19): Christmas gift ideas your team will actually wear and use, from beanies and hoodies to cosy extras, plus the UK and Irish tax-free gift rules and how to order branded gifts in time.