What Johnsons Workwear does

Johnsons Workwear is the workwear and workplace-services trading brand of Johnsons Textile Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson Service Group PLC (LSE:JSG), operating across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. The business delivers fully managed workwear rental and laundering programmes to enterprise and mid-market customers in manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, food, automotive, transport and other high-risk environments, processing over three million garments per month through EN14065-certified industrial laundry facilities. Customers include named UK enterprises such as Airbus, Center Parcs, Muller, Go-Ahead, UCB, Associated British Foods, Steelite, United Cast Bar and Wyevale Nurseries. The product set spans the Workwear Rental Service and Launder Only service as core offerings, five specialist workwear collections (Flex, EV, Hi-Vis, Multi-Protect, Liquid Splash) addressing different hazard profiles, and a bundled Workplace Services range covering floor mats, washroom hygiene, cotton roller towels, industrial wipers and on-site personal lockers. All laundry facilities are certified to BS EN 14065 biocontamination control and ISO 14001 environmental management, with the parent group holding EcoVadis Silver (top 15%) status.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription-based managed rental, where garment supply, laundering, repair and replacement are bundled into a recurring per-customer contract, complemented by a recurring launder-only service for customer-owned garments and managed-services revenue from the workplace-services bundle. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per customer, with minimum order quantities to cover logistics and no published price list; contracts are typically multi-year. Go-to-market is a hybrid enterprise field-sales motion (dedicated Customer Service Executive per account, in-person consultative scoping) combined with inside-sales inbound via a national phone number (0800 592 254) and online enquiry form. Distribution is direct B2B only, with no consumer self-serve or third-party resellers, and service delivery runs on the company's own collection-and-delivery logistics. The myunify.jsg.com online portal gives customers account-level visibility of costs and orders, and the Laundry Life content hub (29+ articles, video library, in-depth resources) supports SEO-led inbound demand generation.

Johnsons Workwear sits inside Johnson Service Group PLC alongside Johnsons Hotel Linen, Johnsons Hotel Restaurant & Catering Linen, Regency Laundry Limited and Empire Linen Services Limited; the Group reported FY2024 revenue of £513.4 million and approximately 6,700 employees, though standalone Johnsons Workwear financials are not disclosed. The company employs approximately 1,001–5,000 people at the brand level, is headquartered in Preston (registered office at Preston Brook, Cheshire), and is led at Group level by CEO Peter Egan. Recent product activity has emphasised ESG positioning (EcoVadis Silver, sustainable packaging, water/heat recovery) and new specialist ranges (EV, Liquid Splash, Multi-Protect) targeted at regulated-PPE buyers in the UK green-transition and high-hazard end markets.

Name

Johnsons Workwear

Legal name

Johnsons Textile Services Limited

Website

https://johnsonsworkwear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Johnsons Workwear is a UK and Ireland managed workwear rental and laundering business, part of Johnson Service Group PLC, serving enterprise customers in manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, food, automotive and transport with EN14065-certified laundering and integrated workplace services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Workwear Rental and Laundry Services

NAICS

Industrial Launderers (812332), Linen and Uniform Supply (81233), Linen Supply (812331)

akta.pro primary industry

Uniform Laundry (Corporate/Facilities) (HSAJAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Garment Laundry (HSAJAEAK), Reusable Medical Textile Processing (Surgical Packs/Gowns/Drapes) (HSAJAEAL), Commercial Mat, Mop & Towel Laundry Service (HSAJAEAN), Industrial Laundry & Textile Waste Services (Non-hazardous) (EUAIAGAI), Food Processing & Hygienic Workwear (Coats, Aprons, Hairnets) (CRAAALAH), Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Apparel (CRAAALAG)

Keywords

• Workwear rental services
• Industrial laundry services
• Protective workwear clothing
• Workplace hygiene services
• Managed uniform services

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Workwear rental (managed service): Recurring rental package covering supply, laundering, repairs and replacement of workwear. Costs spread evenly across the contract term with transparent account access; no large upfront purchase required.
2. Launder-only service: Commercial laundering service for customers who own their workwear or purchase separately. Recurring per-garment laundering with industrial processes compliant with EN14065.
3. Workplace services: Bundled workplace services including washroom management, floor mat rentals, cotton roller towels, industrial wipers and on-site personal lockers, sold together with workwear on a single invoice.
4. Personalisation and branding services: Personalised fitting and corporate branding (logos, embroidery) on rental garments, supporting consistent multi-site brand image for customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Johnsons Workwear provides fully managed workwear rental, industrial laundering, repairs, replacement, and bundled workplace services (floor mats, washroom hygiene, cotton roller towels, industrial wipers, on-site personal lockers) to UK businesses across manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, food industry, automotive, transport and high-risk environment sectors. All laundering is performed under BS EN 14065 biocontamination control across all facilities, with ISO 14001 environmental management and EcoVadis Silver sustainability credentials.

Product overview

Johnsons Workwear delivers a fully managed textile rental and laundry platform anchored by two core services - the Workwear Rental Service (full supply, laundering, repair and replacement package) and the Launder Only service (industrial cleaning for customer-owned garments) - supported by an integrated Workplace Services bundle covering floor care mats, washroom hygiene, cotton roller towels, industrial wipers, and on-site personal lockers. The rental platform is fulfilled through five specialist workwear collections that map to industry hazards: Flex-Collection (sustainable leisurewear), EV Collection (anti-static garments for electric vehicles and explosive atmospheres), Hi-Vis Collection (RIS-3279-TOM / EN ISO 20471 compliant high-visibility), Multi-Protect Collection (multi-hazard flame, arc, chemical and electrostatic protection) and Liquid Splash Collection (high-frequency welded seam protection against chemical splashes). Industry verticals served include Manufacturing, Engineering, Healthcare, Food industry, Automotive, Transport (rail, road, air, maritime) and High-Risk Environments. All facilities operate under EN14065 laundry biocontamination control, ISO 14001 environmental management and EcoVadis Silver sustainability rating, with industry-specific compliance to RIS-3279-TOM, EN ISO 20471, EN ISO 11612, EN ISO 11611, EN 1149-5, EN 343 and IEC 61482 across the relevant collections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flex-Collection: Sustainable workwear colour block collection offering flexible leisurewear-style garments.
• EV Collection
• Hi-Vis
• Multi-Protect
• Liquid Splash

Products and services

• Workwear Rental Service Fully managed workwear rental package covering garment supply, laundering, repairs, replacement and delivery on a recurring schedule, with transparent account-level cost control and dedicated Customer Service Executive.
• Launder Only Service Industrial-grade commercial laundry service for customer-owned workwear, processed under BS EN 14065 biocontamination control for clients who prefer to buy and have their garments professionally cleaned.
• Workplace Services Bundle Bundled facility services including floor care mat rental, washroom hygiene management, cotton roller towels, industrial wipers and on-site personal locker service, delivered through a single point of contact on one invoice.
• Floor Care Solutions (Mat Rental) Floor mat rental and cleaning service that traps dirt, moisture and debris, with scheduled laundering and replacement to reduce cleaning costs and protect flooring.
• Washroom Services Managed washroom hygiene service delivering essential products to keep washrooms clean, hygienic and professional for employees and visitors.
• Cotton Roller Towels Continuous-roll cotton towel system offered as an environmentally friendly, more hygienic and lower-maintenance alternative to warm-air dryers and paper towels.
• Industrial Wipers Heavy-duty wiper service for absorbing liquids, oils and grease, designed as a cost-effective, environmentally friendly replacement for rags and cloths.
• On-site Personal Locker Service On-site personal locker service where each user receives a personal key matched to a numbered locker, providing 24/7 access to correctly sized laundered garments and reducing theft and storage facility costs.
• Flex-Collection (Colour Block) Sustainable colour-block workwear range for front-of-house and flexible workwear roles, made from sustainably sourced material to provide comfort, flexibility and protection.
• EV Collection (Electric Vehicle Garments) Garments designed for safety in potentially explosive environments, with anti-static properties to protect workers near electric vehicles and high-voltage systems (EN 1149-5, IEC 61482 aligned).
• Hi-Vis Collection High-visibility clothing combining comfort, durability and enhanced visibility, meeting RIS-3279-TOM and EN ISO 20471 standards for rail, transport, road and high-risk workplace use.
• Multi-Protect Collection Versatile protective workwear combining protection against heat, flames, chemicals, electrical arcs and electrostatic hazards, targeted at manufacturing, utilities, rail engineering and chemical processing industries.
• Liquid Splash Collection Specialised garments with high-frequency welded seams that shield workers from hazardous chemical, oil and solvent splashes, designed for food environments, laboratories, industrial sites and chemical plants. Includes trousers (Karby), coveralls (Dornum) and jackets (Morgat).
• Washable Laundry Bags / Sustainable Packaging Reusable, washable laundry bag solution replacing single-use plastic packaging for transporting soiled and clean workwear between customer sites and laundry facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Group-level revenue of £513.4 million in FY2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Johnson Service Group PLCcoreOthersJohnsons Workwear is operated as a trading name of Johnsons Textile Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Service Group PLC (JSG). The Group provides textile rental and related services across the UK and Republic of Ireland and supports Johnsons Workwear with shared services, governance (including a single Modern Slavery Statement and Privacy Policy) and the myunify customer portal hosted at myunify.jsg.com.
• TranemominorOthersTranemo is cited as one of the key workwear manufacturers Johnsons Workwear supplies (distributes) to UK customers. Referenced in the context of EN 343 weatherproof clothing standards for outdoor rail workers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Alsico Group: Alsico is a Belgian workwear rental and laundering group operating across Europe. It serves the same core end markets — food, healthcare, manufacturing and cleanroom — and offers comparable multi-standard protective workwear rental and managed laundry services to Johnsons Workwear.
• Lindström Group: Lindström is a Finnish family-owned workwear and textile rental company with operations across Europe and Asia. Its core offering — recurring workwear rental with circular textile services for industrial customers — is highly comparable to Johnsons Workwear's rental and managed laundry platform.
• Elis SA: Elis is a Paris-listed pan-European leader in textile rental, workwear and hygiene services. It directly competes with Johnsons Workwear across workwear rental, flat linen and washroom services for enterprise customers in manufacturing, healthcare and food.
• Mewa Textil-Service: Mewa is a German family-owned textile services group operating across Europe, providing workwear rental, cleaning and maintenance for industrial customers. It directly competes with Johnsons Workwear on multi-standard protective workwear (flame retardant, chemical, hi-vis) and managed laundering.
• CWS (CWS International, formerly CWS-Boco): CWS is a major European workwear, hygiene and textile rental group with operations across Germany and neighbouring markets. It overlaps directly with Johnsons Workwear on workwear rental and managed laundry for industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Rentokil Initial plc: Rentokil Initial is a UK-listed global hygiene services group whose Initial division supplies workwear, washroom and floor care services to enterprise customers across multiple geographies. It is broader than Johnsons Workwear but overlaps materially on workplace services and managed uniform programmes for UK enterprises.

Regional players

• Sasse Group: Sasse is a German/Austrian family-owned textile rental and workwear services company operating across DACH and parts of Eastern Europe. It mirrors Johnsons Workwear's recurring rental model and food/manufacturing customer base but is not a UK direct competitor.
• Bardusch GmbH & Co. KG: Bardusch is a German family-owned workwear and textile rental company with strong DACH presence. It is comparable on service model and end markets but does not materially overlap with Johnsons Workwear's UK and Ireland geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

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Funding overview

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