Beeswift PPE & Workwear

Beeswift at a glance

Founded

1981 (incorporated 19 June 1981)

Origin

1 Nobel Way, Birmingham B6 7EU, West Midlands, England

Parent company

Beeswift Limited — family-owned, independent

Specialises in

PPE and workwear manufacturer and wholesaler

Typical sectors

Construction, warehousing and logistics, facilities management, manufacturing, local authority, food processing

Key Beeswift ranges we stock

• Own-brand portfolio: Click, B-Brand, B-Seen, B-Dri, B-Flex, B-Safe, B-Smart, Glovezilla and QED
• general safety and site essentials under the Beeswift name

Standards Beeswift products are certified to

• EN ISO 20471
• EN 343
• EN 388
• EN 352
• EN 166
• EN 397
• EN ISO 20345 — by product category

Certification varies by product — always check the individual product page for the marking that applies to the line you are buying.

Browse these categories across all brands

Beeswift sits alongside the other makes we stock in each of these ranges — useful if you are comparing options rather than buying to a fixed brand spec.

• PPE (164)
• Safety Footwear (64)
• Clothing (43)
• Respiratory Protection (35)
• Workwear (35)
• Safety Boots (28)
• Trousers (23)
• Hand Protection (22)
• Disposable (15)
• Head Protection (15)
• Cut Resistant (13)
• Helmets (12)
• Eye Protection (10)
• Janitorial (10)
• Janitorial & Hygiene (10)
• Safety Shoes (10)
• Safety Specs & Visors (8)
• Flame Retardant (7)

Standards and how to choose

Specifying Beeswift kit correctly means matching the product to the right EN standard. These guides explain what the ratings mean, in plain English:

• FFP1 vs FFP2 vs FFP3: Which Respirator Mask Do You Need?The FFP rating on a disposable respirator tells you how much airborne particulate it filters out — but the differences between FFP1, FFP2 and FFP3 aren't always obvious. Here's a plain-English guide.
• Safety Boot Standards Explained: EN ISO 20345:2022 (SB to S7)The 2022 update to EN ISO 20345 added S6 and S7, replaced SRA, SRB and SRC, split puncture protection into PS and PL, and made fuel-oil resistance optional. Here is what every code means now.
• Hi-Vis Classes Explained: EN ISO 20471 Class 1, 2 & 3Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3? EN ISO 20471 sets out three classes of high-visibility clothing based on how much fluorescent and reflective material a garment carries. Here is what each class means.
• EN 388 Explained: Glove Cut Levels, Codes & How to ChooseThe code under the hammer pictogram on a safety glove — like 4X43D — is its EN 388 rating. Here is what every digit means, the test values behind each level, and how to pick the right cut level for the job.

Beeswift — frequently asked questions

What brands does Beeswift own?

Beeswift's own-brand portfolio includes Click, B-Brand, B-Seen, B-Dri, B-Flex, B-Safe, B-Smart, Glovezilla and QED.

Where is Beeswift based?

Beeswift is a family-owned company founded in 1981, operating from a 144,000 sq ft headquarters and distribution centre in Birmingham.

Bulk orders and trade accounts

Standardised on Beeswift across your sites? We quote for bulk and recurring orders and can hold agreed lines in stock for scheduled call-off, so your teams always get the same product code. Request a quote with your quantities, or talk to us about opening a trade account. You can also browse our other brands.