The increase in the price of workwear garments coupled with the downturn in spend on workwear clothing due to the economic situation, has led to many businesses examining closely how they operate and how they can out perform the competition and survive through to an upturn in the economy.
There is currently no sign that cotton prices will do anything other than rise. Many workwear manufacturers and clothing manufacturers of all styles have bought cotton way in advance of expected use in order to ensure the price paid. This tactic will help in the short term, but looking ahead could lead to sharp price rises in the future. JKL Clothing, as one of the UK's leading workwear and protective clothing suppliers will continue to monitor the situation closely. Only by doing this and predicting the likely rises in cotton and therefore manufacturing costs will companies be able to adopt strategies that ensure longevity within the workwear industry.