Hunter Apparel Solutions

What Hunter Apparel Solutions does

Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited is a Northern Ireland-headquartered, fourth-generation family-owned uniform and workwear specialist that designs, manufactures, sources and manages the full lifecycle of corporate clothing and PPE for UK and Irish public sector organisations. The company operates from a UK R&D and manufacturing facility at Springtown Industrial Estate in Derry~Londonderry, employs 51-100 people, and serves emergency services (fire, police, prisons, ambulance), healthcare and care homes, rail and transport, ports and airports, local authorities, oil/gas/energy, and essential PPE customers.

The product platform is built around four proprietary technology pillars: HunterPAC® (an online sizing, ordering, fulfilment and track-and-trace SaaS portal launched in 2000), HunterCARE® (a managed garment care, laundry, lifecycle tracking and decontamination service launched in 2014, operating UK and Irish centres), Deconology® LCO2+ (waterless, closed-loop liquid CO2 decontamination that removes 99%+ of PAHs and PFAS from firefighter PPE, launched in 2023 as the first UK/Ireland operator), and FLEXGUARD® (a patent-pending fully hinged blunt-trauma exoskeleton for public order officers launched in 2023). AI-driven sizing using smartphone cameras, computer vision and deep-learning algorithms is integrated into HunterPAC® and deployed across large distributed workforces.

Revenue is generated through a combination of bespoke uniform/PPE manufacturing, multi-year managed service contracts delivered via HunterPAC®, and recurring laundry and decontamination revenue from HunterCARE® and Deconology®. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales to government and public sector buyers, secured through direct engagement, national framework agreements and competitive tendering. Named anchor customers include UK Border Force (13,500 employees across 100+ locations), Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (67,000 staff), Irish Police (12,000 officers), 30+ UK police forces, London Fire Brigade, Dublin Fire Brigade, Avanti West Coast, Lumo, Virgin Trains, Emirates, and Telefonica. Pricing is quote-based, with annual billing and 30 business day payment terms.

Name

Hunter Apparel Solutions

Legal name

Hunter Apparel Solutions Limited

Website

https://hunterapparelsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hunter Apparel Solutions is a fourth-generation, Northern Ireland-based uniform and PPE specialist that designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of professional clothing for UK and Irish public sector organisations including emergency services, healthcare, police, and transport.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Workwear and PPE

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors) (31525), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330)

akta.pro primary industry

Workwear, Uniform & Protective Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel Cut & Sew (IMAOAEAC), Cut-Resistant & Anti-Puncture Workwear (CRAAALAK), Fire/Rescue & Emergency Services Gear Laundry (HSAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Corporate uniform manufacturing
• Professional workwear supply
• PPE decontamination services
• Uniform managed services
• Firefighter protective equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Londonderry

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Uniform and PPE Manufacturing: Design, manufacture and supply of bespoke corporate uniforms, workwear and PPE for emergency services, healthcare, police, transport and other sectors. Includes standard uniforms, ceremonial dress, specialist protective clothing and technical solutions.
2. Managed Services (HunterPAC®): Digital managed service for uniform/PPE ecosystems including online ordering portal, track and trace, lifecycle management and distribution. Typically multi-year contract arrangements with public sector organisations.
3. Laundry and Decontamination (HunterCARE®): Professional garment care, maintenance and decontamination services operating from UK and Irish centres. Includes ozone washing technology and LCO2+ decontamination for PPE.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hunter Apparel Solutions designs, manufactures and supplies bespoke corporate uniforms, workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) for emergency services, healthcare, police, transport and other government and enterprise clients across the UK and Ireland. Its offering is delivered through "The Hunter Way," an integrated lifecycle solution that combines bespoke design, proprietary software (HunterPAC®) for sizing and fulfilment, AI-driven sizing technology, and managed garment care, laundry and decontamination services (HunterCARE® and Deconology®). The company also produces specialised protective products such as FLEXGUARD®, the world's first fully hinged blunt-trauma exoskeleton for public order officers.

Product overview

Hunter Apparel Solutions is a unified platform provider combining proprietary technology with professional clothing manufacturing. The core offering, The Hunter Way, integrates multiple interconnected products: HunterPAC® serves as the online sizing, ordering, and fulfilment portal; HunterCARE® provides garment lifecycle tracking, care, and maintenance; and Deconology® delivers LCO₂+ decontamination technology. FLEXGUARD® offers specialized exoskeleton protection. An AI-powered sizing system processes body measurements via computer vision to generate personalized recommendations. The company operates UK R&D and manufacturing facilities and serves emergency services, healthcare, transport, and government sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HunterPAC®: Proprietary software platform for managing uniform and PPE ecosystems at scale, including online sizing, ordering, and fulfilment portal.
• HunterCARE®
• Deconology®
• Flexguard®
• HunterPAC®

Products and services

• HunterPAC® Proprietary managed-service software platform that provides online sizing, ordering and fulfilment of uniforms and PPE at scale, with track-and-trace control systems, AI-driven body measurement, and GDPR-compliant security for managing large distributed workforces.
• HunterCARE® Professional garment care, laundry, lifecycle tracking and decontamination service operated from UK and Irish centres using ozone (OTEX) washing technology and RFID-enabled track and trace for PPE garments throughout their lifespan.
• Deconology® (LCO2+ Decontamination) Waterless, closed-loop liquid CO2+ decontamination technology that achieves more than 99% removal of harmful substances such as PAHs and PFAS from PPE, preserving garment integrity and integrating with HunterCARE® for full lifecycle management.
• FLEXGUARD® World's first fully hinged blunt-trauma exoskeleton designed for public order officers, providing next-generation Public Order Riot Limb Protection; patent applied, manufactured by Hunter.
• Hunter Way Hunter's integrated end-to-end service combining bespoke workwear design, AI-driven sizing and fulfilment technology (HunterPAC®), garment care and laundering (HunterCARE®, Deconology®) and recycling or reuse at end of life, sold to enterprise and public-sector clients under multi-year contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ contaminant removal from PPE using LCO2+ decontamination vs 15-40% for traditional water-based washing
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LGA Fire ConferenceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2015Hunter attended as Silver Sponsor of the 2015 LGA Fire Conference, meeting UK Chief Fire Officers and explaining HunterPAC® and HunterCARE® systems.
• TEXPORT®coreTechnology or IntegrationTEXPORT® is a key manufacturer partner providing firefighting PPE with built-in RFID technology. Their garments incorporated RFID technology enables every item of PPE to be uniquely tracked and paired with HunterCARE® for live track and trace of PPE lifecycle.
• 3MminorOthersGlobal PPE supplier partner in Hunter's one-stop-shop supply chain for all client uniform and PPE needs.
• DuPontminorOthersGlobal PPE and safety equipment supplier partner in Hunter's supply chain ecosystem.
• HoneywellminorOthersGlobal safety equipment manufacturer partner in Hunter's PPE supply chain.
• MSAminorOthersSafety equipment manufacturer partner for supply chain.
• PortwestminorOthersWorkwear and PPE supplier partner.
• De Montfort UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity research partner that conducted independent testing of HunterCARE® OTEX washing system. Research led by Dr Katie Laird (Microbiology) and Dr Maitreyi Shivkumar (Virology) proved complete removal of coronavirus from infected laundry.
• Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHunter is a full member of ETI, using membership to drive change within business and supply chain. Partnership includes training delivery to staff and improving knowledge in offshore supply chain management.
• WRAP (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent ethical accreditation organisation that audits and certifies suppliers in Hunter's supply chain to ETI Base Code standards.
• SEDEX (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEthical supply chain data exchange platform used by Hunter for supplier auditing and compliance tracking.
• BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry initiative for monitoring and improving social performance in supply chains. Used alongside SEDEX and WRAP for supplier auditing.
• SAI (Social Accountability International)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organisation providing SA8000 standard certification for ethical labour practices used in Hunter's supplier vetting.
• PCIAW (Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimon Hunter is a founding director of PCIAW. Association provides industry platform for professional clothing sector and hosts annual awards and summits.
• CPP GarmentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish innovator in protective undergarments for firefighters using CBRN fabric technology. Hunter is exclusive UK and Irish distributor for CPP undergarments, providing additional barrier against carcinogenic fire gases.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Incorporatewear: UK corporate uniform supplier with strong presence in rail, retail, financial services, and government. Competes with Hunter for similar B2B uniform contracts in the UK.
• Simon Jersey: UK-based corporate uniform manufacturer serving multiple sectors including retail, transport, and government. Direct competitor in the UK corporate and public-sector uniform space.
• Ballyclare Limited: UK and European workwear and PPE supplier serving emergency services, defence, and industrial sectors. Most direct competitor in UK firefighter and emergency-services PPE.
• UniFirst Corporation: North American uniform rental and supply company serving diverse industrial and service-sector clients. Closely comparable uniform-as-a-service recurring revenue model that Hunter replicates in the UK/Ireland public sector.
• Cintas Corporation: North America's largest uniform and workwear managed-services company, renting and selling uniforms, mats, and facility services across industries. Most directly comparable business model to Hunter's HunterPAC/HunterCARE managed-service approach, though at vastly greater scale.
• Vestis Corporation: US uniform rental and workplace supplies provider spun off from Aramark in 2023. Operates a uniform-rental and direct-sale model highly analogous to Hunter's multi-year managed service contracts.
• Alsico: European workwear manufacturer and rental company headquartered in Belgium, serving healthcare, industry, and food processing. Comparable mix of own-manufacturing and rental/managed service in adjacent verticals.
• Dimensions (Trutex Group): UK schoolwear and corporate uniform group, operating Dimensions corporate uniform alongside Trutex schoolwear. Direct UK competitor in the corporate and institutional uniform market.

Broad incumbents

• Elis SA: Major European textile and hygiene services group offering flat linen, workwear, and hygiene solutions across 28+ countries. Much larger, broader-portfolio incumbent with overlapping workwear-rental capabilities.
• Ansell Limited: Global leader in protective gloves and apparel for healthcare and industrial sectors. Larger incumbent with overlapping protective-apparel product lines; could move downstream into managed uniform services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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