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WE DO OUR JOB,

SO OUR CUSTOMERS CAN DO THEIRS

With over 50 years of expertise, Johnsons Workwear delivers reliable, sustainable workwear solutions that empower businesses and protect their people – day in, day out. Trust us to find the solution to your workwear and laundry needs.

ABOUT US

At Johnsons Workwear, we’ve been supplying high-quality, expertly laundered workwear for over 50 years. As one of the UK’s leading workwear and laundry providers, we proudly support businesses across a wide range of industries – from food and manufacturing to automotive and healthcare – helping teams stay safe, comfortable, and compliant on the job.

Everybody supports each other and we work as a team. We’re all in it together!

Claire Nixon

Head of Regional Sales

OUR HISTORY

1974

1974

We purchased the licence from the USA to trade as Apparelmaster Ltd

1978

1978

Zerny’s of Hull and Kneels (Exeter) acquired

1979

1979

James Hayes & Sons (London) acquired

1986

1986

Clifton Cleaning (Bristol) acquired

1989

1989

 Imperial & Queen (Bristol) acquired

1990

1990

Accredited with the BSI Quality standard BS 5750 (now ISO 9001)

1993

1993-1

Cheshire Workwear Rentals (Crewe) acquired

1994

1994

Name change to Johnsons Apparelmaster Ltd

2001

2001

Accredited with ISO 14001 Environmental Management standard

2002

2002

Hirelin Laundry (North East) acquired

2005

2005

Albany Textile Rental Services, Wintex Laundry, Berkhamsted Laundry and Bentley’s Laundry acquired

2007

2007

Apparelmaster Head Office relocates from Bootle to Fulwood 

2007

2007-2

Texicare (Lancaster) and Textile Rental Services (Glasgow) acquired

2008

2008

First laundry in the UK to be accredited with the EN 14065 RABC Laundry Processing Bio contamination control standard

2009

2009

Victory Workwear (Aldershot) acquired

2012

2012

Cannon Textile Care acquired

2020

2020

Rebranded to Johnsons Workwear

OUR VALUES

 

Delivering exceptional service

  • We take pride in providing our customers with a professional, efficient, reliable, and friendly service.
  • We’re committed to disciplined management of our operations, ensuring we deliver consistent standards of exceptional quality and provide a service that our customers can trust.

Supporting our communities

  • We collaborate with our neighbours and wider communities to create strong, long-lasting relationships.
  • We take part in programmes and activities that directly and indirectly support our communities to grow and thrive.
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Caring for our environment 

  • We care about our environmental impact and consider ways to protect and enhance it.
  • We’re huge on sustainability, aiming to minimise the use of natural resources where possible and make sustainable purchasing choices to leave a positive legacy.

Acting responsibly

  • Operating from a resilient financial platform, we conduct ourselves with professionalism, integrity and the highest ethical standards.
  • We base all our relationships on honesty, respect, fairness and a commitment to openness and transparency.
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Learn more about The Johnsons Way

OUR PEOPLE

At Johnsons Workwear, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’ve built a culture that values collaboration, respect, and genuine care – creating a workplace where individuals feel supported, recognised, and proud to belong.

We invest in our teams through meaningful development opportunities, including in-house training, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications. Our Johnsons Academy ensures colleagues can grow their careers at every level of the business.

From long-service recognition to everyday support, we create an environment where individuals are encouraged to thrive. Whether in customer service, production, or management, every member of our team plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service – and shaping the future of workwear in the UK.

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A lot of businesses I've worked with say they're all about the people and it does become a bit of a cliché, but I think Johnsons really do echo that philosophy. The way the teams treated me on my first day was one of the main reasons I stayed, the company culture here is impressive.

Will Brown

Sales Consultant

Why not work for us?

OUR WORK

We provide more than just workwear – we deliver complete, hassle-free solutions that help businesses stay safe, smart, and compliant. With a national service network, a dedicated account team, and a growing focus on sustainability, we’re committed to delivering long-term value and trusted support to every customer we serve.
 

Workwear rental

  • Our fully managed rental and laundry service ensures your team always has clean, well-maintained garments ready to perform.
  • We handle everything – from initial fitting and personalisation to regular collection, industrial laundering, repairs, and replacements – so you can focus on running your business.

Launder-only

  • If you already own your workwear but need a professional, reliable laundry solution, our launder-only service is the ideal choice.
  • We’ll collect, hygienically clean, and return your garments on a regular schedule that suits your business.
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Workwear sales

  • For businesses that prefer to own their workwear, we offer a wide range of high-quality garments for direct purchase.
  • Our team can advise on suitable options across various sectors, with custom branding and fast delivery available.

Workplace services

  • Beyond clothing, we support workplace hygiene and safety with a range of services including floor mat rental, washroom services, industrial wipers, towel dispensers, and lockers.
  • These added solutions help maintain a professional, clean environment for your staff and visitors.
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The on-site operatives and management team have been fantastic and always willing to go the extra mile for us. They always respond straight away to concerns no matter what time of day.

Chris Carney

Contract Manager at CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

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We take great pride in building strong relationships with our customers. If we sound like your kind of people, get in touch. We’d love to work with you!

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