At Workwear Group, quality management isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s a core part of how we operate. It’s embedded across every level of our business, from strategy through to day-to-day delivery. Since achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification in 2015, we’ve consistently maintained this standard across all operations and offices in Australia and New Zealand—demonstrating our ongoing commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes for our customers.

Delivering Excellence: Workwear Group’s Commitment to ISO 9001:2015 Certification

ISO 9001 is the world’s most recognised standard for quality management systems. It ensures that organisations like ours are not only meeting customer expectations and regulatory requirements, but also constantly improving how we work. 

At the heart of ISO 9001:2015 are seven key principles, which continue to shape how Workwear Group approaches quality: 

Customer Focus – Understanding and exceeding customer needs 

Leadership – Providing clear direction and alignment 

Engagement of People – Empowering every team member to contribute 

Process Approach – Managing activities as connected systems 

Improvement – Embedding continuous progress into our mindset 

Evidence-Based Decision Making – Using data to drive outcomes 

Relationship Management – Building strong, trusted partnerships

At Workwear Group, we don’t see quality as a one-time achievement—it’s an ongoing practice. We regularly review risks, opportunities, and business performance to find smarter, more efficient ways to deliver value. 

ISO 9001:2015 reflects our dedication to building uniform solutions that meet the highest standards of functionality, safety and performance—ensuring our customers can rely on us to deliver, every time. 

Maintaining ISO 9001:2015 certification is a proud achievement for Workwear Group, and one that reflects our broader promise: to lead with purpose, deliver with integrity, and keep raising the bar. 

As we continue evolving, we remain focused on doing things better—for our customers, our people, and the industries we support. 

Millions of old uniforms, medical scrubs and workwear will be diverted from landfill and repurposed into valuable new resources, thanks to a new partnership between BlockTexx and Workwear Group.

BlockTexx & Workwear Group doing the hard yakka

Workwear Group selected The Big Issue to become our partner for an initial three year period.

Workwear Group announces three-year partnership with The Big Issue

Workwear Group Builds on End-of-Life Uniform Recycling in Partnership with Shred-X

This initiative enables Workwear Group’s customers to find secure disposal solutions for their used and unused uniforms with a 100% landfill diversion guarantee and transparent impact reporting. 

National secure destruction company Shred-X launched their clothing and textiles recycling solutions brand TeXtura, to address the growth of textile waste in Australia. TeXtura specialises in certified textile recovery services, helping businesses manage end-of-life uniforms securely, while diverting waste from landfill. Their services are designed to protect brand integrity, while supporting waste-to-landfill reduction goals, by enabling textile waste to be disposed through the customer’s desired range of tailored pathways. These pathways can be selected based on best fit for a specific fibre type or preferred environmental outcome. Customers can choose to recycle in a way that works best for them—for example, by diverting natural fibres through organics recycling and sending blended fibres for mechanical recycling. At Workwear Group, we can tailor a customised proposal to suit each customer’s desired outcomes. 



Workwear Group’s partnership with TeXtura enables a comprehensive textile recycling program for B2B customers and internal operations. The solution includes:  



End-to-End Service: Collection, sorting, optional shredding and disposal  

Diverse Disposal Options: Mechanical recycling (e.g. insulation, furniture fill), energy recovery, organics processing, and charitable reuse  

Secure Collection and Transport: Lockable bins or QR-coded satchels ensure traceability and brand security  

NAID AAA-Certified Processing: All textiles are handled in accredited facilities, reinforcing safety and compliance  

100% Landfill Diversion: All recovered materials are redirected from landfill  

Transparent Reporting: Clients receive detailed documentation on disposal volumes and environmental impact  

This partnership marks a significant achievement for Workwear Group as it continues to expand on its solutions to reduce textile waste-to-landfill and support its journey towards circularity. The program is designed to be scalable and flexible, allowing each organisation to tailor their recycling solution to meet unique business needs and specific sustainability targets.  

Workwear Group’s strengthened partnership with Shred-X, delivered via TeXtura, offers customers a streamlined and certified disposal pathway with clear environmental benefits. By simplifying the process—removing the need to sort, decommission, or manage multiple providers—TeXtura makes uniform recovery easier and more accessible.  

As TeXtura continues to grow its capabilities, we remain focused on strengthening sustainable practices across the uniform lifecycle—from design and sourcing through to recovery and reuse.  

We look forward to sharing more in this space as our efforts continue to evolve.  

Workwear Group (WWG), a leading supplier in Australia’s uniform and workwear industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical manufacturing. First accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) in 2015, WWG has proudly maintained this accreditation through an ongoing dedication to fair and transparent production.

Workwear Group Receives Ethical Clothing Australia Accreditation

Ethical Clothing Australia is a not-for-profit accreditation body that promotes ethical and transparent practices within Australia’s textile, clothing, and footwear industries. ECA accreditation ensures that businesses uphold fair labour standards across their local supply chains. 

To achieve accreditation, businesses must demonstrate that all workers within their Australian supply chain receive fair wages, work in safe conditions, and have their rights protected. This is verified through independent audits, reinforcing compliance with ECA’s rigorous standards. 

Since its initial accreditation, WWG has embedded ECA principles into its operations. Currently, 22 local suppliers participate in WWG’s ECA-accredited supply chain, supporting various stages of production, including:




WWG is also proud to collaborate with Indigenous supply partners, contributing to both ethical practices and the inclusion of First Nations communities in the Australian textile and apparel sector. All suppliers undergo independent audits as part of the accreditation process, ensuring fair treatment of workers and compliance with ethical standards at every level of the supply chain. 

Workwear Group’s partnership with Ethical Clothing Australia underscores its broader commitment to responsible business practices, community support, and transparency. By choosing local, accredited suppliers, WWG actively contributes to a fairer garment industry—one that values, respects, and protects the people involved at every stage of production. 

WWG is proud to continue its partnership with Ethical Clothing Australia, reinforcing its leadership in ethical sourcing and sustainable practices. As the company moves forward, it remains committed to driving positive change and setting the benchmark for socially responsible local manufacturing.

At Workwear Group, we're thrilled to partner with offshore suppliers who are looking to expand their manufacturing efforts in Australia.

Taking steps towards increasing onshore manufacturing

Workwear Group’s employee and supplier training program is designed to build capability in identifying and addressing modern slavery risks in its operations and supply chain.

Empowering Change: Team member and supplier training

All Workwear Group team members are required to complete modern slavery awareness training on an annual basis, to understand Workwear Group’s obligations under the Australian Modern Slavery Act 2018. 

Workwear Group provides targeted training to team members who manage its Ethical Sourcing program, and who work with high-risk supply partners. 

Workwear Group provides annual compliance training to its core and strategic footwear, apparel, and accessories suppliers. The training aims to empower suppliers with knowledge and tools to help provide a safe, clean, and respected work environment for employees. 

As at end of FY24, Workwear Group’s training program has now been delivered to international suppliers in China, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, which employ approximately 27,880 workers combined. 

Workwear Group’s Australian supply partners are accredited to Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA), which assists local suppliers to understand their modern slavery obligations. 

At Workwear Group, we’re thrilled to partner with offshore suppliers who are looking to expand their manufacturing efforts in Australia. By taking steps towards increasing onshore manufacturing, we’re presented with the flexibility to improve lead times, exceed customer expectations, and create onshore job opportunities.

At Workwear Group, we’re thrilled to partner with offshore suppliers who are looking to expand their manufacturing efforts in Australia. By taking steps towards increasing onshore manufacturing, we’re presented with the flexibility to improve lead times, exceed customer expectations, and create onshore job opportunities. 

Last month, our General Manager of Uniforms and Operations, Matt Blashki, was approached by Ragtrader to discuss Workwear Group’s local manufacturing efforts. You can read the article below:

ragtrader.com.au
Christopher Kelly | 1 September 2023

Australian uniform business Workwear Group is partnering with offshore suppliers in a bid to expand local manufacturing capabilities. 

General Manager of Uniforms and Operations Matt Blashki confirmed the news with Ragtrader, noting his team is currently in discussion with two offshore suppliers. 

“These businesses are already long-term partners who are interested in supporting us on shore, so we’re excited at the prospect of being able to extend our local output with their expertise,” Blashki said. 

“We believe these potential sites will increase capacity for local production and lift the capability of Australian manufacturing.” 

Blashki said if the discussions are successful, Workwear Group will increase the number of units it makes in Australia and potentially shorten lead times within its supply chain. 

Last financial year, Workwear Group manufactured and procured close to one million clothing items locally. Australia is the company’s third-largest manufacturing supply country, according to Blashki, with overseas suppliers in countries such as Europe, South East Asia and China. 

Workwear Group owns the brands Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT Uniforms, alongside its Workwear Group Uniforms business. 

Its uniforms business services over 150 clients across Australia and New Zealand, including Qantas, ANZ, Westpac, Australia Post, Ambulance Victoria, Queensland Health and Australian Defence Force. 

Blashki said there is growing interest in onshore manufacturing across its client base that is driving Workwear Group’s plans to expand local manufacturing. 

“With the uniforms sector of our business currently responding to the bulk of this [local] output, there is an opportunity to expand local manufacturing further into our brands in the future,” he said. 

“We have a clear strategic plan to actively grow capacity and capability further, including Indigenous participation, with the support of our current and future customers. 

“Products made in Australia are primarily for Australian customers wanting Australian made goods. We’re responding to their preference for uniforms and workwear to be locally made.” 

In recent months, Workwear Group added three internal roles that are solely focused on delivering local manufacturing. Blashki said the company has intentionally built this expertise to support its local manufacturing growth. 

“We have a view to add more depending on customer expectations and appetite for local growth,” he said. “We’ll be working closely with our suppliers on how local jobs will increase for the specific skills needed to increase local capacity and capability. 

“By working with the right people, we intend to support local manufacturing to develop further and become a stronger customer proposition and workplace.” 

Blashki said while a significant amount of Uniforms product requested comes from its branded catalogue products, Workwear Group also work closely with each client to understand their needs and create custom ranges for them via an in-house design team. 

Meanwhile, the company has upgraded its warehouse in Welshpool, Western Australia. 

Blashki said Workwear Group initially identified areas within its Welshpool warehouse that were not effectively utilised. 

“Mindful of cost efficiency, we undertook a thorough evaluation and reconfiguration process,” he said. 

“The result has seen a 30% capacity uplift, improved delivery times for customers, safety improvements for people and machinery and strengthened our overall on-shore logistics proposition.” 

Workwear Group has four warehouses overall, with the other three in Queensland, Victoria, and New Zealand.

Workwear Group is proud to announce we’ve recently increased capacity at our Welshpool warehouse in Western Australia.

Increased Capacity at our Welshpool Warehouse

Workwear Group (WWG) is committed to reducing our environmental footprint by looking for new ways to reduce waste and packaging across our brands.

Unveiling Workwear Group’s New Packaging Standard, Designed to Reduce Waste and Minimise Single-Use Plastic

Increased Capacity at our Welshpool Warehouse  | Workwear Group

Workwear Group is proud to announce we’ve recently increased capacity at our Welshpool warehouse in Western Australia. Our commitment to meeting customer needs, improving delivery lead times and optimising our operations have driven a series of transformative changes for the purpose of enhancing our service capabilities and delight our valued customers! 

These fresh, transformative changes include:

Safety improvements for people & machinery

Initially we identified areas within our warehouse that were not effectively utilised. Mindful of cost efficiency, we undertook a thorough evaluation and reconfiguration process. By strategically relocating and splicing existing racking, we successfully transformed our initial capacity of 8,000 storage locations into an impressive 19,000 storage locations! This significant expansion enables us to store a higher volume of cartons, thereby empowering us to cater to a larger customer base within WA. Most of our WA customers are now serviced from within WA, as we wanted to prioritise local service. Additionally, this has led to a reduction in delivery times allowing us to meet the expectations of our WA customers.

With this total revamp of the space, we can now store stock in a special area up high which can then be accessed via machinery rather than manually. This major revamp has not only optimised storage capacity but also provided a more ergonomic and efficient solution for our dedicated workforce. 

At Workwear Group, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. This journey of improvement and expansion has been driven by customer feedback and their evolving needs. “As we grow in WA we saw the need to expand capacity and capability of our warehousing so our customers have more choices, more volume and faster delivery,” shared Matthew Blashki, GM Uniforms and Operations.

We are incredibly proud of these transformative changes and the positive impact they will have on our customers and our team. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue our commitment to delivering exceptional service and meeting the evolving needs of our growing customers.

Introducing Workwear Group Uniforms

Blocktexx & Workwear Group doing the hard yakka

We are proud to house some of Australia’s most recognised brands that support our customers in presenting a unified team front, across multiple industries and job functions. Our brands include Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT, as well as a bespoke and apparel management offering.

As the Uniforms division of our business expands, we wanted to better represent and communicate what we do, to make it easier for our customers to understand and benefit from. We have therefore created a new brand, Workwear Group Uniforms. Through Workwear Group Uniforms, we think it will be easier for our customers to see that they have access to our full uniform program of brands and services.

We are still housed under Workwear Group; that doesn’t change, and our vision and values are consistent with the Group. Workwear Group remains proudly owned by Wesfarmers (ASX Top 20), alongside other well-known Australian brands including Bunnings, Kmart and Officeworks.

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