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Industry Stats

A top‑level look at current industry trends, giving workplace professionals a feel for how UK markets are evolving and the direction they’re moving in.

Workwear & PPE: industry at a glance

A snapshot of the UK workwear and PPE market in four powerful numbers.

Exposure
High
Hazardous exposure

Workplace exposure to hazardous substances remains one of the leading causes of long‑latency illness in the UK.*

Injuries
0.7m
Workplace injuries

Around 0.7 million workers sustained a workplace non‑fatal injury in 2024/25, reinforcing the need for protective equipment.*

Exposure
11,000
Lung disease deaths

An estimated 11,000 lung‑disease deaths each year are linked to past exposures at work.*

Innovation
Rising
Digital PPE

Digital PPE adoption is increasing and is identified as a major growth driver for the coming years.**

* Health and Safety at Work: Summary Statistics for Great Britain 2025, HSE (Nov 2025). Includes Labour Force Survey and RIDDOR data.

** Industry commentary on emerging PPE technologies, 2025.

Other Industry Stats

Click each tab below to view a snapshot of each category’s latest trends and statistics.

Cleaning & Hygiene Breakroom Tech Furniture & Ergonomics Workwear & PPE Print & Promo Industrial & Warehouse Personal Care & Wellbeing Health & Safety

All industry data was correct at the time of publication and is reviewed annually. Figures are based on reports from UK government bodies, industry associations and recognised market research organisations.