Written by Jake Oakey on February 18, 2026

OAKEYS Safety Launches the New Portwest ES1 Workwear Range Plain and Hi Vis Essentials for 2026

Introducing Portwest ES1 Workwear Everyday Essentials Rebuilt

OAKEYS Safety Ltd is officially committing to the new Portwest ES1 Workwear range – a super budget, high volume collection designed to reset expectations in everyday site clothing.

If you are searching Portwest ES1 workwear, Portwest ES1 hi vis, or Portwest ES1 polo shirts UK, you are early and that is exactly where we plan to be.

The ES1 range is built around simple, wearable, brandable essentials for trade, construction, logistics and facilities teams across the UK.

Stock is landing in phases, with full availability expected from late April.

OAKEYS Safety will be stocking the full ES1 collection in both plain workwear and high visibility garments.

What Is the Portwest ES1 Range

The Portwest ES1 range is a streamlined, price focused collection covering:

Plain Workwear

Softshell jackets
Zip up fleeces
Polo shirts
T shirts
Sweatshirts
Hoodies

Hi Vis Workwear

Hi vis polo shirts in yellow and orange
Hi vis T shirts
Hi vis sweatshirts
Hi vis hoodies
Lightweight hi vis outerwear

Designed for volume buyers, trade counters, contractors and large site rollouts, ES1 aims to deliver:

Reliable quality
Clean branding surfaces
Consistent sizing
Budget friendly pricing

This is dependable everyday workwear backed by a recognised global brand.

Email for your bespoke pricing

Why ES1 Matters for UK Buyers

The UK market is shifting.

With rising costs across PPE and uniform budgets, buyers are actively searching for:

Affordable branded workwear
Budget hi vis clothing
Entry level Portwest workwear
Cheap compliant hi vis garments

The ES1 range is positioned to meet that demand.

For companies running 20, 50 or 200 plus operatives, cost per garment matters. ES1 is designed for bulk purchasing without compromising on recognisable brand backing from Portwest.

OAKEYS Safety Early Commitment to Portwest ES1

As a UK distributor and recognised Google Top Quality Store, OAKEYS Safety Ltd is committing fully to the ES1 programme from launch.

We will be:

Listing all Portwest ES1 products online
Holding core sizes in yellow and orange hi vis
Offering embroidery and print branding
Supporting trade counters and bulk buyers
Providing fast UK dispatch

If you are planning uniform changes for Q2 or Q3, now is the time to start pricing.

ES1 Hi Vis Yellow and Orange Options

The hi vis ES1 garments will be available in:

High visibility yellow
High visibility orange

Ideal for construction, warehousing and general industry environments.

For buyers searching:

Portwest ES1 hi vis yellow
Portwest ES1 hi vis orange
Budget hi vis workwear UK
Portwest ES1 polo shirt
Portwest ES1 hoodie

OAKEYS Safety will be positioned and stocked for exactly that demand.

When Will Portwest ES1 Be Available

Some initial ES1 lines are already in circulation.

However, the majority of the range is expected to land in the UK from late April onwards.

We are preparing product listings and stock commitments ahead of the main release so customers searching Portwest ES1 workwear UK will find OAKEYS Safety first.