Innovation Day 2026

Along with enjoying the day, we hope you also picked up some actionable insights from our list of expert speakers. We were proud to show on the tour how we’re leading the charge with technical innovation within Workwear Uniform Group to drive speed, efficiency and sustainable operating practices.

There was a great deal to take in on the day so below is an area for each of the sessions where you can watch the presentations again and also download the materials that each expert shared.

We’d love to know what you thought of the day so when we run our next Innovation Day we can keep making it better and more valuable.

We put on 3 tours through the day sharing our industry-first warehouse  with 4x the storage capacity, 75% less carbon emissions and 24/7 eCommerce-level services.

Check out our 45sec video of the tour as a reminder to of how it puts us at the forefront of the industry and ensures we meet our promises to you, every single time.

Sara guided us through the newly introduced Inclusivity Standard, explained how it reshapes expectations for corporate uniform, PPE & workwear design and organisational responsibility to meet the needs of today’s truly diverse workforce.

Drawing on extensive regulatory expertise, Paul broke down what ‘good’ looks like in the UK market, highlighting the legal risks of substandard equipment and how to ensure your procurement processes protect your business.

Steve provided early insight into upcoming EU-driven tracing requirements and hosted a feedback forum on how WWUGL is preparing to support your organisation through these significant legislative changes.

Stephen revealed how advanced treatments extend the usable life of workwear by reducing wash cycles, delivering measurable sustainability benefits and cost efficiencies for your uniform ranges.

Alastair unpacked how CiCLO’s molecular technology allows polyester to biodegrade like natural fibres, tackling microfibre pollution without compromising garment performance or durability.