CWS Workwear
Workwear that fits
At CWS, you will find work clothing that your employees will feel comfortable and safe in. Whether workwear, PPE, or hygienic clothing: our collections are well thought through - down to the smallest detail. This starts with the selection of materials. We only use high-quality fabrics that are durable and easy to wear. We also pay attention to comfortable and functional fit in the design, which allows for ample freedom of movement. We focus on quality during production, too. As a result, our clothing lasts for a long time since we test it extensively in advance. Our quality promise also applies to the service we provide, which is part of the CWS complete package.
The right clothing for every industry
CWS workwear is characterised by functionality, freedom of movement and durability. Every item is kind to the skin thanks to the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 and numerous collections are made from sustainable materials such as Cotton made in Africa or recycled polyester.
Are you looking for the right workwear for your company in trade or industry? You'll find what you're looking for here: Whether it's workwear for electricians, painters, tilers and concrete workers, plant mechanics, landscapers or workwear for production. We also offer a wide range of modern PPE. Our protective clothing ranges from sustainable high-visibility clothing and welding protection to HACCP and hygiene clothing for the food industry. We dress customers from the hotel and catering industry in our trendy service and business clothing.
We offer you complete outfits, e.g. consisting of work trousers, jacket, T-shirt or sweatshirt. Depending on the industry or company colours, you can choose from a wide range of colours and many possible combinations using the mix & match principle as well as matching basics. For a modern and smart appearance for your team.
What we offer:
Everything from a single source
With CWS workwear, you have a partner at your side who will take care of the complete outfitting of your employees, including ordering, cleaning and delivery. This means less work for you and clean clothing for your staff every day.
Clothing for your industry
We offer industry-specific clothing solutions for almost all areas of work. Whether trade and industry, retail and services, healthcare or catering: get to know our diverse collections.
Your specialist for protective clothing
Our experts ensure that your employees have the protection they need for their work. We equip your team with standard-compliant protective clothing, regularly check its condition and professionally repair broken clothing.
Flexible - just as you need it
In every company, employees change: some leave, others come. We are on the spot immediately, bringing new clothes and taking back equipment that is no longer needed. We also quickly take care of size changes.
Sustainability that pays off
With our resource-conserving service cycle, we contribute to a clean environment. The hygienic reprocessing of clothing plays just as important a role as maximising the service life of the products.
What we offer:
Further services regarding workwear
Workwear washing and reprocessing
We ensure that your employees always have clean, well-maintained clothing that's in good order.
Protecting employees
We take on the responsibility of making sure your staff's PPE complies with all regulations.
FAQ
Do you have questions about workwear from CWS Workwear? Then you will find the right answer here. If your question is not answered, please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you!
What counts as workwear?
Unlike casual or private clothing, workwear is clothing provided by the employer. Workwear creates identity and has a recognition effect for customers. Typically, (work) jackets, (work) trousers and tops such as shirts, blouses, polo shirts or T-shirts are part of workwear. However, depending on the occupation, workwear also includes aprons, smocks, overalls, parkas, softshell jackets, waistcoats or headgear such as bandanas, hairnets or chef's hats. As a rule, underwear does not count as workwear. An exception is flame-retardant undershirts, such as those worn in foundries.
Professional clothing can make it clear that you belong to a team (waiter, consultant, salesperson) or a professional group (pilot, steward/stewardess). When handling unpacked, perishable food, work clothing offers hygienic protection against germs and contamination. When handling sharp-edged work objects or processes such as flexing, grinding or welding, workwear protects against sometimes life-threatening injuries.
Is the boss obliged to provide work clothes?
In many industries, work clothing is a matter for the boss and is regulated by law for reasons of occupational safety or hygiene requirements. Whenever work clothing serves safety purposes, the boss is obliged to procure, pay for and provide it. This also applies, for example, to outdoor workplaces that require weather protection. Those who work in the food industry are obliged to wear HACCP-compliant work clothes - and the boss must also provide them.
If there is no legal obligation to wear work clothing, company agreements or employment contracts usually regulate all issues relating to work clothing.
Am I obliged to wear uniforms?
The employer may prescribe the wearing of work clothes and oblige the employee to wear work clothes at work. This is always the case if the wearing of special work clothing is regulated by law, for example in the Occupational Health and Safety Act. If there is no corresponding written agreement or basis regulating the use of special work clothing, the employer must justify the order to wear work clothing. However: Those who work in workplaces with (personal) customer contact must accept that the employer determines the external appearance of the employee and thus the official clothing to be worn.
Which work clothes are the best?
Good workwear is breathable, functional, comfortable on the skin, of high quality, meets the requirements of the profession and, in the best case, is produced regionally and sustainably. Workwear is worn every day, for several hours, and it is important that employees feel comfortable in it and are motivated to put it on anew every day before starting work. The more durable and high-quality the workwear is, the better it is protected against wear and tear. Gentle, hygienic washing processes that ensure good colour brilliance even with daily washing support the aspect of longevity and thus the sustainability of good workwear.
Can work clothes be deducted from wages?
Tax offices recognise flat-rate expenses for typical work clothing as income-related expenses if it was purchased privately. If the work clothing is provided by the employer, it depends on whether it is protective clothing (PPE) or typical work clothing. In both cases, the provision of work clothing does not constitute a pecuniary advantage in the sense of wage tax; this work clothing cannot be deducted from wages. The situation is somewhat different if the clothing can also be used privately.
How often is one entitled to new work clothes?
The employer must provide work clothes in perfect condition, always. If the work clothes have to be changed every day, the work clothes must be in perfect condition every day. If they are not, the employer must immediately provide a replacement. If your boss provides PPE clothing (personal protective equipment), it must be checked regularly for completeness and damage and replaced directly if necessary.
Which work clothes do I have to return?
Work clothes are provided by the company and given to employees for their use. If your boss demands it, you must return the clothing, for example after the end of the employment relationship. Usually, the employment contract or a company agreement regulates the use of work clothes. By law, the employer's claim for the return of clothing expires after three years.
Who is responsible for cleaning the work clothes?
Work clothing should be professionally cleaned, this is the only way to ensure that the clothing is washed hygienically and that the protective function of the work clothing, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), is not impaired. The employer is responsible for the professional cleaning of work clothing.
Which washing programme for workwear?
Workwear should not be washed in a private household washing machine for several reasons. For example, heavily soiled workwear, e.g. with oil stains, can damage your own washing machine in the long term and contaminate private clothing because oil residues have deposited in rubber seals. No matter which washing programme you use in your home washing machine, you cannot achieve an HACCP-compliant hygiene standard at home, as is required for work clothes in all food-processing activities. The cleaning of work clothing should therefore be carried out by a specialised company.
Who has the best work trousers?
Good work trousers play a decisive role in whether you feel comfortable or not. No wonder: especially in jobs where you move a lot, bend down, squat, walk or climb ladders, it is important that the work trousers fit well, do not slip, do not pinch and offer enough pockets to store work utensils. You can recognise suppliers of good work trousers not only by which work trousers are made of which materials, but also by whether the supplier is prepared to customise the work trousers, i.e. to shorten or widen them if necessary. Suppliers who have their own alteration tailors often offer this service free of charge. Online tools also facilitate the perfect measurement and virtual fitting to find the right size. In addition to classic waistband trousers, dungarees are in demand in Germany and have been popular for many years.