Every Year, the UK Receives
159 Days of Rain¹
Wet Weather
Workwear
When required to work outside, in potentially damp conditions, or in wet weather, you’ll need to be fully protected by quality waterproof clothing to ensure that you remain warm and dry as you carry out your job.
Did you know the UK receives an average of 159 days of rainfall each year?¹ So when working outdoors it’s likely that you will experience damp or wet conditions at some point during your workday.
Consider your environment
Potential wet weather conditions require extra health and safety measures are acknowledged. Therefore, wet weather workwear should be a critical aspect of your workwear wardrobe, all year round.
What Waterproof Rating do you need?
The minimum rating for a jacket to be called rainproof is 5,000mm. 10,000 – 15,000mm: A jacket in this range will withstand most downpours as well as heavy snow, but will soak overtime if subjected to pressure. 20,000mm+ : This is the rating you should look for if you plan to be out in all conditions carrying a heavy load.
Will you need High Visibility?
If you’re working on construction sites, highways or railways, then High Visibility Workwear must be worn to the standard.
Did you know…
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Days Below 0°C
In 2021 the UK experienced 63.1 days of temperatures below 0°C.
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Days of Rain a Year
On average the UK experiences 159 days of rain a year. In 2021, the UK experienced 148 days of rain.
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Average hours of sun per day
The UK had an average of 4.1 sun hours per day in 2021.
1Source: Statista
Standards & Markings
This is the standard that tells you how waterproof and breathable a garment is. Both the level of water penetration and breathability are certified to a class; class 1, 2, 3 or 4; the higher the class, the more waterproof or breathable the garment is. The class will be listed as two numbers, for example 3:1, the ‘3’ signifying the level of water penetration, and the ‘1’ denoting the level of breathability. The higher the number, the better protection and comfort you will receive.
Discover Wet Weather Workwear
Explore Wet Weather Workwear from Lyreco, supplied by some of the biggest brands across PPE & safety.
You’ll find a range of products marked as sustainable via our Sustainable Selection methodology. The selection methodology is assessed by SGS, and based on 3 criteria – People at Work, Planet, and Community by Lyreco. By shopping these products, you’re making a more socially & ecologically responsible safety procurement option.
Our Safety Brands
Wet Weather Jackets
Our range of Wet Weather Workwear includes navy and black jackets, as well as the EN ISO 20471 Class 3 High Visibility Jackets. Wet Weather Jackets, conforming to EN 343, can be worn when a high visibility garment is not required.
High visibility Wet Weather Jackets should always be worn when working outdoors, in wet conditions, on construction sites, highways and railways.
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Wet Weather Overtrousers
Our range of Wet Weather Workwear includes navy and black overtrousers, as well as High Visibility Overtrousers, rated to a minimum EN ISO 20471 Class 1 standard. Wet Weather Overtrousers, conforming to EN 343, can be worn when a high visibility garment is not required.
High Visibility Wet Weather Overtrousers should always be worn when working outdoors, in wet conditions, on construction sites, highways and railways.
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Staysafe PPE
Laundering
Staysafe laundering can break down the cell walls of bacteria, pathogens, and viruses. Around 80% of gloves and PPE sent to Staysafe are suitable for re-issue, saving 14.7 tonnes of CO2e for every tonne of re-used PPE.
