Security workwear

A real TWW customer order — XS Guard.

What security work actually needs

Security roles need to read as security from a distance — authoritative, identifiable, and weatherproofed for the amount of time static and outdoor posts genuinely spend outside. A softshell or hi-vis jacket isn't optional kit here; it's the difference between someone staying on post through a shift or not.

The core kit

What we build most often for security teams — real TWW products, priced individually below.

£79.95per head, garments only — logo priced separately

Common mistakes

• Kit that reads as casual, not authoritative. Security presence works partly through visibility and recognisability — underdressed staff undermine that at a glance.
• No weatherproofing for static posts. Mobile patrol and static gate duty are different jobs — static posts need a proper weatherproof jacket, not just a softshell.
• Inconsistent branding across a contract team. Mixed kit on a shared site reads as an unmanaged team, even if the work quality is identical.

Real scenarios

Static site guard: the hi-vis jacket earns its keep here — hours outside in one spot need real weatherproofing.

Event security: high visibility matters for crowd management as much as for the individual — consistent, bright branding helps attendees find security fast.

Mobile patrol: softshell over the hi-vis jacket for most shifts, switching to the full jacket in genuinely bad weather.

Questions security buyers actually ask

What makes security workwear look authoritative rather than casual?

Consistency and visibility — matching kit across the whole team, clear branding, and a jacket or vest that reads as purpose-built rather than a plain polo with a badge.

Do security staff need hi-vis as standard?

For site and event security, generally yes — it aids both visibility and the authority the role needs to project. Static indoor posts vary by site.

How weatherproof does a security jacket need to be?

Genuinely weatherproof, not just water-resistant, for anyone on static outdoor duty for full shifts — this is one trade where cutting corners on the jacket shows up fast.