Working on one of the world’s busiest runways, airside operatives need appropriate PPE and workwear to ensure they are protected and highly visible – especially during emergency response scenarios. But Gatwick’s airfield teams were clothed in the same outerwear as other airport departments, including security and cleaning. This made it difficult to identify if they were present at critical events or incidents to provide clear leadership and instructions to other employees.

Staff members were also unhappy with their uniforms, which were unsuitable for the daily tasks they need to perform in all weathers – and at any time of the day or night.

Gatwick Airport approached HeathBrook to create a high performance ‘all weather’ uniform ensemble, featuring the right PPE, so its airfield teams could always work as safely and as comfortably as possible.