Regatta Professional Workwear
1 product in stock across clothing, softshell jackets and workwear.
About Regatta
Regatta traces back to 1977, when Lionel Black bought Risol Products, a small wholesaler supplying workwear and footwear to army and navy shops. He began developing the Regatta brand in 1981, and the company was renamed Regatta Ltd in 1996. It remains a privately owned family business headquartered in Trafford Park, Manchester, and also owns Craghoppers and Dare2b. Regatta Professional is its trade-facing workwear arm.
From Regatta Professional we stock the Octagon II 3-layer softshell: a warm-backed 300 gsm softshell with natural stretch, a 3-layer membrane for breathability, a waterproof and windproof finish, and two zipped pockets.
It is a smart, comfortable outer layer for facilities, field service and client-facing teams, and it takes your company logo by embroidery or print. For more styles, see our softshell jackets.
There is currently 1 product from Regatta in the catalogue, covering clothing, softshell jackets and workwear, from £32.00 ex VAT. Everything is available on business terms, with trade pricing that improves with volume. Orders over £100 ex VAT are delivered free, and most stocked lines dispatch for fast delivery.
Regatta at a glance
- Founded
- Risol Products acquired by Lionel Black 1977; Regatta brand developed from 1981; renamed Regatta Ltd 1996
- Origin
- Trafford Park, Manchester, England
- Parent company
- Regatta Group — privately owned, family company (also owns Craghoppers, Dare2b, Regatta Great Outdoors)
- Specialises in
- Professional workwear
- Typical sectors
- Facilities management, field service, grounds maintenance
Key Regatta ranges we stock
- Octagon II 3-layer softshell jacket
Browse these categories across all brands
Regatta 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.
Standards and how to choose
Specifying Regatta kit correctly means matching the product to the right EN standard. These guides explain what the ratings mean, in plain English:
- Embroidery vs Print for Workwear: Which Should You Choose?Branding your workwear comes down to two main methods — embroidery and print. Each suits different garments, designs and budgets. Here is how to choose.
- GORE-TEX® vs Standard Waterproof Workwear: Is It Worth It?For people outdoors all day in the rain, usually yes. For occasional use, usually no. Here is how GORE-TEX® Workwear compares with PU-coated and breathable waterproofs, with real prices from our range.
- How to Wash GORE-TEX® Workwear (Jackets & Trousers)Washing doesn’t harm a GORE-TEX® Garment. Dirt does. Here is Gore’s own care routine for GORE-TEX® workwear, with the extra checks that hi-vis and rail garments need.
- EN 343 Explained: Waterproof Workwear Classes4:4:R, 3:1 or 3:3? The EN 343 label on a waterproof tells you how well it keeps rain out and how well it lets sweat out. Here is how to read it.
Regatta — frequently asked questions
- Who owns Regatta Professional?
- Regatta Professional is part of the privately owned Regatta Group, a Manchester family business that also owns Regatta Great Outdoors, Craghoppers and Dare2b.
- Can the Octagon II softshell be branded?
- Yes — it can carry your company logo by embroidery or print.
Bulk orders and trade accounts
Standardised on Regatta 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.