ProGarm
ProGARM is a UK-based manufacturer specializing exclusively in Arc Flash and Flame Resistant protective clothing, serving utilities, rail, petrochemical, EV, renewable energy, and construction sectors through proprietary VXS+ fabric technology, a 120+ UK distributor network, and international distribution to 30+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersBeverley, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ProGarm does
ProGARM is a UK-based manufacturer specializing exclusively in Arc Flash and Flame Resistant (FR) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), founded in 2006 after divesting its broader workwear business in 2013 to focus solely on this category. The company is positioned as the only UK manufacturer operating at 100% focus on Arc Flash and FR clothing, serving utilities, rail, industrial electrical, petrochemical, EV manufacturing, wind power/renewables, and construction sectors. Its product range spans coveralls, trousers, jackets, baselayers, accessories, and switching suits, and the company reports protecting approximately 250,000 workers annually.
ProGARM's core technology stack includes VXS+ inherent FR fabric — where flame resistance is built into the fiber rather than applied as a chemical treatment — complementing ThermSAFE flame-resistant components (military-grade non-spark zippers, poppers, buttons, and Velcro) and the SafetyICON visual marking system. The company holds one of only three European GORE-TEX PYRAD licensee partnerships, integrating that technology into its line. It is certified under PPE Regulation Module D with relevant ISO and EN standards, and holds a seat on the IEC TC 78 standards committee, participating in the development of the regulatory framework governing its category.
ProGARM operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct e-commerce via its website serves SMB and individual professional buyers, while 120+ approved UK distributors with trade accounts and credit lines handle bulk and corporate procurement. An enterprise field sales function targets safety teams and procurement leads in specified verticals, and international distribution extends to 30+ countries. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Manufacturing is supported by a facility in mainland Europe, and the company complements its physical product offering with an eLearning platform for safety training.
ProGarm firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ProGarm
- Legal name
- ProGARM Ltd
- Website
- https://progarm.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- ProGARM is a UK-based manufacturer specializing exclusively in Arc Flash and Flame Resistant protective clothing, serving utilities, rail, petrochemical, EV, renewable energy, and construction sectors through proprietary VXS+ fabric technology, a 120+ UK distributor network, and international distribution to 30+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ProGarm industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Protective Workwear
- SIC
- Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel (CRAAALAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel (CRAAALAL)
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Where ProGarm is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Beverley
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
ProGarm business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Arc Flash PPE Garment Sales: ProGARM generates revenue through the sale of Arc Flash and Flame Resistant garments, including coveralls, trousers, jackets, baselayers, accessories and switching suits. Sales are made directly through the website for smaller orders and via the distributor network for bulk corporate procurement.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Direct website sales for small businesses and individuals |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Distributor network for bulk and corporate procurement |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
ProGarm product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ProGARM manufactures and supplies Arc Flash and Flame Resistant (FR) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including coveralls, trousers, jackets, baselayers, head protection and switching suits. The company uses its proprietary VXS+ inherent FR fabric technology to deliver permanent flame resistance for workers in utilities, rail, industrial electrical, petrochemical, EV, wind power and construction sectors. Garments are tested and certified to EN/IEC arc flash standards and sold through direct website sales and a UK distributor network.
Product overview
ProGARM is a UK-based manufacturer of Arc Flash and Flame Resistant (FR) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), offering a comprehensive portfolio of protective workwear. The core product line spans multiple garment types including Coveralls, Trousers, Jackets & Coats, Dungarees, Baselayers, T-Shirts & Polos, Head Protection, Sweatshirts, and Softshell Jackets, each tested and certified to EN/IEC arc flash standards. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands: the Gen 2 Range (second-generation improvements), GORE-TEX PYRAD Range (waterproof/breathable protection), Hi-Vis Orange/Yellow Collections (visibility compliance), Two-Tone and Navy Colour Collections (professional appearance options), Sustainability Collection (recycled fabric), and Women's Collection (female-specific fit including the world's first Arc Flash bra). The range uses proprietary VXS+ Inherent Fabric technology ensuring permanent flame resistance, ThermSAFE Components for hardware safety, and SafetyICON for visual compliance verification. Garments are classified by Arc Rating levels from Arc 0 through Arc 4, with protection levels from 0-4 cal/cm² up to 40+ cal/cm². The company also provides eLearning training services for Arc Flash awareness and PPE selection.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Arc Flash Coveralls Full-body one-piece protective garments providing complete torso, arm and leg coverage against arc flash and flame hazards, designed for utilities, electrical maintenance and industrial environments.
- Arc Flash Trousers Lower-body protective garments tested and certified to arc ratings, providing leg protection against arc flash and flame hazards.
- Arc Flash Jackets & Coats Outer garments tested and certified to arc ratings, providing upper-body arc flash and flame protection, often designed for layered systems.
- Arc Flash Dungarees Bib-and-brace style arc-rated garments providing torso and leg coverage in a single piece for extended coverage over other garments.
- Arc Flash Baselayers Garments worn closest to the skin beneath arc-rated outerwear, providing thermal protection and moisture management in layered arc flash protection systems.
- Arc Flash T-Shirts & Polos FR/arc-rated polo shirts and t-shirts for base or single-layer use in warmer conditions or lower-risk tasks requiring hi-vis/FR compliance.
- Arc Flash Head Protection Head protection including arc flash hoods, balaclavas, helmets and hijabs tested and certified for arc flash environments.
- Arc Flash Accessories Supplementary protective items including arc covers, socks, gloves, grab tabs and other accessories for complete arc flash protection.
- Arc Flash Sweatshirts FR/arc-rated sweatshirts for mid-layer warmth under arc-rated outerwear or standalone use in milder conditions.
- Arc Flash Softshell Jackets FR/arc-rated softshell jackets combining wind and water resistance with stretch and comfort for outdoor or variable-weather electrical work.
- Arc 4 Switching Suits Highest-tier arc flash protection switching suits rated 40+ cal/cm² with PYRAD Technology by GORE-TEX Labs for maximum incident energy environments.
- Gen 2 Range Second-generation product line featuring improvements in comfort, fit, durability and Arc Flash protection based on customer feedback and technical innovation.
- GORE-TEX PYRAD Range Partnership fabric combining waterproof/breathable GORE-TEX performance with arc-rated protection using PYRAD Technology that forms a protective char layer on arc exposure.
- Hi-Vis Orange Collection Hi-vis orange garment colourway meeting RIS-3279-TOM requirements, the specified colour for UK rail trackside workers.
- Hi-Vis Yellow Collection Hi-vis yellow garment colourway meeting EN ISO 20471 requirements for enhanced worker visibility.
- Two-Tone Collection Garment design combining two contrasting colours with hi-vis panels for style, branding, or combining compliance with a professional appearance.
- Navy Colour Collection Navy colourway garments providing professional appearance with arc flash protection for environments where less conspicuous workwear is preferred.
- Sustainability Collection Sustainable arc flash garments made with up to 20% recycled fabric from production offcuts, designed for reduced environmental impact.
- Women's Collection Women's-specific arc flash PPE designed by female designers for proper fit, including coveralls, base layers and the world's first Arc Flash bra.
- eLearning Platform Online training platform covering Arc Flash awareness, PPE selection, standards, procurement guidance and importance of flame-resistant baselayers, with free access for education.
Quantifiable outcome
- Garments last up to 70% longer than competitor alternatives
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use ProGarm
Customer profileNamed customers16 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
ProGarm technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
ProGarm partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GORE-TEX (GORE-TEX Labs)coreProGARM is one of only three approved GORE-TEX PYRAD licensees in Europe. The partnership provides GORE-TEX PYRAD Stretch technology combining waterproof/breathable performance with arc-rated protection. On arc exposure, PYRAD forms a protective char layer that blocks heat flow and resists flame spread.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ProGarm competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Ansell: Ansell is a global PPE manufacturer spanning FR apparel, gloves and chemical protection with broad enterprise distribution. Overlaps with ProGARM in FR/arc-rated garments while also offering an adjacent PPE portfolio to the same industrial buyers.
- Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment: Honeywell's PPE division (including North, Howard Leight and Salisbury) supplies arc flash suits, gloves and FR workwear as part of a much broader industrial safety portfolio. A scaled incumbent competing with ProGARM in arc-rated clothing for utilities and electrical workers.
- 3M Personal Safety Division: 3M's Personal Safety Division offers protective apparel, arc flash protection and FR solutions alongside respirators, hearing protection and fall protection. Competes with ProGARM across enterprise safety procurement while operating a far larger global sales and R&D footprint.
Direct peers
- DuPont Personal Protection (Nomex / Tyvek): DuPont's Nomex and Tyvek lines are the most globally recognised inherently flame-resistant fibre and garment systems used by utilities, petrochemical and electrical workers. Directly competes with ProGARM's VXS+ inherent FR garments on EN 61482-certified arc-rated apparel.
- Bulwark Protection: Bulwark is one of the largest dedicated FR workwear brands in North America, offering coveralls, jackets, trousers and baselayers certified to NFPA 2112 and arc-rated standards. Directly comparable to ProGARM in product mix and target buyer (utilities, electrical maintenance, oil & gas).
- Lakeland Industries: Lakeland manufactures and distributes a broad range of FR, arc-rated and chemical protective clothing globally. Overlaps directly with ProGARM's arc flash coveralls, jackets and trousers serving industrial electrical, petrochemical and utility customers.
- Pyramex Safety Products: Pyramex supplies FR and arc-rated clothing alongside its broader PPE portfolio to industrial and electrical safety buyers. Overlaps with ProGARM in arc flash garments and accessories while also offering eye, head and hearing protection.
- National Safety Apparel: National Safety Apparel is a US specialist in FR and arc-rated garments including coveralls, jackets and balaclavas sold to utilities and electrical workers. Directly comparable niche FR/arc flash workwear manufacturer with overlapping certifications (NFPA 70E, EN 61482 equivalents).
Emerging players
- Westex (by Milliken & Company): Westex is a major inherent and treated FR fabric producer whose Indura, Ultrasoft and Insight fabrics are used by many garment makers including those competing with ProGARM. Closely comparable on the proprietary inherent FR fabric layer (analogous to VXS+) underlying arc-rated apparel.
- Helly Hansen Workwear: Helly Hansen Workwear offers flame-resistant and high-visibility workwear for utilities, oil & gas and rail workers in EMEA. Comparable to ProGARM in hi-vis/FR combinations (RIS-3279-TOM-adjacent) and in serving European utilities and infrastructure end-markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance10 records
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Frequently asked questions about ProGarm
What does ProGarm do?
ProGARM manufactures and supplies Arc Flash and Flame Resistant (FR) Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including coveralls, trousers, jackets, baselayers, head protection and switching suits. The company uses its proprietary VXS+ inherent FR fabric technology to deliver permanent flame resistance for workers in utilities, rail, industrial electrical, petrochemical, EV, wind power and construction sectors. Garments are tested and certified to EN/IEC arc flash standards and sold through direct website sales and a UK distributor network.
Is ProGarm a public or private company?
ProGarm is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was ProGarm founded?
ProGarm was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is ProGarm based?
ProGarm is headquartered in Beverley, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does ProGarm make money?
One revenue line is on record: arc Flash PPE Garment Sales.
Who are ProGarm's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Ansell, Honeywell Personal Protective Equipment and 3M Personal Safety Division. Direct peers are DuPont Personal Protection (Nomex / Tyvek), Bulwark Protection, Lakeland Industries, Pyramex Safety Products and National Safety Apparel. Emerging players are Westex (by Milliken & Company) and Helly Hansen Workwear.
Does ProGarm have an API?
No public API is recorded for ProGarm.
What industry is ProGarm in?
ProGarm's product category is Protective Workwear. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAALAD, Fire-Resistant (FR) & Arc-Rated Apparel, with a secondary code of CRAAALAL, Flame & Heat Protective Foundry/Welding Apparel. Its SIC code is 2300.