Harveys Workwear

What Harveys Workwear does

Harveys Workwear (legal entity Harveys Of Oldham (Holdings) Limited) is a UK-based, family-run manufacturer and supplier of professional workwear and uniforms, operating continuously since 1950 from its headquarters in Oldham, Lancashire. The company serves healthcare, hospitality, industrial/trade, beauty/spa, and corporate buyers through a catalogue of more than 2,000 products organised across healthcare scrubs and tunics, chef and hospitality uniforms, hi-vis and industrial workwear, formal menswear/womenswear, and leisurewear. It owns the Harveys Scrubs and Alumea sub-brands and holds authorised UK distribution rights for international brands including Cherokee, Dickies Medical, Onna by Premier, Behrens, and several Premier Group labels (Uneek, Stanley Stella, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Regatta).

The business operates a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at harveys.co.uk as its primary channel, supplemented by a trade/bulk business account program offering custom quotations, volume discounts, and a dedicated reordering portal. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at unit prices ranging from approximately £7.05 to £26+, with an in-house embroidery add-on service starting at £3.60 and free UK delivery above £90 (also referenced as £62.50 plus VAT in promotional copy). The company is ISO 14001:2015 certified and markets itself as 'trusted by thousands of British businesses', serving 2,300+ verified customers with a 4.7/5 rating on its website. There are no disclosed funding rounds, no M&A activity, no app platform, and no public revenue figures; the company is privately held and remains independent of any parent group.

Name

Harveys Workwear

Legal name

Harveys Of Oldham (Holdings) Limited

Website

https://harveys.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harveys Workwear is a UK-based, family-run workwear and uniform manufacturer and supplier operating since 1950, serving healthcare, hospitality, industrial, beauty, and corporate buyers through its own e-commerce storefront and trade/bulk accounts, with proprietary Harveys and Alumea sub-brands and authorised UK distribution of Cherokee, Dickies, and Onna by Premier.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workwear & Uniforms

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers (424350)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Processing & Hygienic Workwear (Coats, Aprons, Hairnets) (CRAAALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Uniforms & Workwear Specialty Department Stores (CRAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Workwear uniforms
• Healthcare scrubs
• Chef uniforms
• Hi-vis clothing
• Corporate workwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Oldham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Harveys generates revenue through the sale of professional workwear and uniforms, including healthcare scrubs, nurse tunics, chef uniforms, hospitality wear, industrial workwear, hi-vis clothing, and corporate/business wear. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases at unit prices, with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Harveys Workwear designs, manufactures, and supplies professional workwear uniforms and safety clothing across multiple industries including healthcare, hospitality, industrial/trade, beauty, and corporate sectors. The company sells its own Harveys Scrubs and Alumea Scrubs ranges and acts as an authorised UK distributor for Cherokee, Dickies Medical, Onna by Premier, and other brands, with more than 2,000 SKUs sold through its own e-commerce storefront and dedicated business/trade accounts.

Product overview

Harveys Workwear is a UK-based professional workwear and uniforms supplier operating since 1950. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of workwear products organized into core categories: Healthcare & Wellness Uniforms (including scrubs, nurse tunics, medical uniforms), Chef & Hospitality Uniforms, Workwear & Hi-Vis, Officewear & Corporate, and Leisurewear. Their own-brand product lines include Harveys Scrubs (premium range with 20+ colours) and the newer Alumea Scrubs (affordable four-way stretch collection). They also distribute third-party brands including Cherokee, Dickies, and Onna by Premier. Add-on services include custom embroidery starting at £3.60 and trade/bulk account programs. The product portfolio spans over 2,000 products designed for various industries including healthcare, hospitality, trade, and corporate environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Harveys Scrubs: The company's own-brand scrub range designed and refined with decades of experience, offering elite quality at competitive prices with over 20 colours available.
• Alumea

Products and services

• Healthcare & Wellness Uniforms Professional healthcare uniforms including scrubs, tunics, nurse uniforms, and medical apparel designed for comfort and durability during long shifts. Serves NHS trusts, hospitals, clinics, care homes, dental surgeries, veterinary practices, pharmacies, and childcare/nursery providers.
• Chef & Hospitality Uniforms Complete range of chef jackets, coats, uniforms, and hospitality workwear including housekeeping, hotel staff, bar/waiter/waitress, and kitchen apparel. Serves restaurants, hotels, catering companies, cafes, and food service businesses.
• Workwear & Hi-Vis Industrial workwear including waterproof jackets, work trousers (holster, cargo, kneepad, jogger), hi-vis jackets/vests/polos, safety boots and trainers, work gloves, and work socks. Serves construction companies, tradespeople, and industrial workers.
• Officewear & Corporate Business wear including formal menswear suits, shirts, blouses, waistcoats, knitwear, women's suits, skirts, and blouses for corporate and office environments.
• Leisurewear Casual workwear essentials including T-shirts, polo shirts, fleeces, hoodies, sweatshirts, and outdoor jackets suitable for team wear and casual environments.
• Harveys Scrubs (Own Brand) Own-brand premium scrubs range designed and refined with decades of experience, offering elite quality at competitive prices with over 20 colours available. Designed for healthcare professionals and rated among the highest-scoring scrubs in the UK market.
• Alumea Scrubs Collection Affordable, professional scrubs with four-way stretch fabric designed for demanding healthcare environments. Includes V-neck scrub tops and jogger-style and cargo trousers for men and women. Trusted by professionals across healthcare, veterinary, dental, beauty, hospitality, and industrial settings.
• Cherokee Scrubs (UK Distribution) Premium medical uniforms from Cherokee including Originals, Infinity, and Revolution ranges. Trusted brand with flexible, moisture-wicking comfort and practical features, delivered from the UK as Harveys' authorised UK distribution.
• Dickies Medical Scrubs (UK Distribution) Cotton-rich, durable medical scrubs from Dickies known for comfort, wrinkle-resistance, and professional appearance, designed for healthcare settings.
• Onna by Premier Stretch Scrubs (UK Distribution) Modern, stylish collection with ultra-soft 4-way stretch fabric. Includes Limitless, Relentless, and Energized ranges for healthcare, vets, dentistry, beauty, hospitality, and industrial use.
• ST10 Scrub Tunic Best-selling unisex healthcare scrub top available in 12 colours, featuring functional pocket details and breathable fabric for clinical and care staff.
• ST20 Scrub Trousers Unisex healthcare scrub trousers designed for comfort and durability with practical pocket details, paired with the ST10 Scrub Tunic as a core uniform set.
• Custom Embroidery Service Personalisation service starting from £3.60 for adding names, titles, or logos to uniforms for team identification and branding. Available across the product range for both individual and trade buyers.
• Trade/Bulk Accounts Service Business account service offering custom quotations, bulk discounts, and access to an exclusive customer portal for reordering and account management, designed for corporate and trade buyers with ongoing uniform needs.

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CherokeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys is an authorised UK distributor of Cherokee scrubs and medical uniforms, including Cherokee Originals, Infinity, and Revolution ranges. Cherokee is described as 'the world's best-known scrubs brand' with American design delivered from the UK.
• Dickies MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys distributes Dickies EDS Signature medical scrubs in the UK. Dickies is described as globally renowned for durable, cotton-rich scrubs designed for comfort and functionality in healthcare settings.
• Onna by PremiercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys distributes Onna by Premier stretch scrubs and workwear, described as 'the future of scrubs' with ultra-soft 4-way stretch fabric designed for healthcare, veterinary, dental, beauty, hospitality, and industrial use.
• AlumeacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys stocks the Alumea collection of affordable medical scrubs with four-way stretch fabric, designed for demanding healthcare environments and trusted by professionals.
• BehrensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys distributes Behrens maternity healthcare tunics and dresses, offering professional maternity workwear for pregnant healthcare professionals.
• Premier (Uneek, Stanley Stella, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Regatta)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHarveys distributes various Premier Group brands including Uneek, Stanley Stella, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, and Regatta Professional for leisurewear, polo shirts, and outdoor workwear.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Arco: UK's largest safety and workwear products supplier with an extensive range including hi-vis, PPE, and uniforms. Overlaps with Harveys' industrial and workwear categories but at materially larger scale and broader safety-products portfolio.
• Bunzl: FTSE-listed global distribution group supplying workplace essentials including workwear, PPE, and uniforms to B2B customers. Competes indirectly for the same enterprise and institutional contracts as Harveys at far greater scale.
• Lyreco UK: International workplace supplies distributor with a UK uniform and workwear offering sold alongside office, catering, and facility supplies. Comparable as a multi-category incumbent competing for enterprise uniform contracts.

Direct peers

• Simon Jersey: UK-based uniform and workwear specialist serving healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and beauty customers with a multi-channel retail and B2B model. Directly overlaps with Harveys on customer segments and category mix.
• Alsico UK: European workwear and uniform manufacturer with UK operations supplying healthcare, industrial, and corporate workwear. Comparable as a multi-vertical workwear manufacturer competing for the same B2B contracts.
• Workwear Express: UK online workwear and uniform retailer with D2C e-commerce and trade accounts. Mirrors Harveys' e-commerce-led motion and product categories (scrubs, chefwear, hi-vis, corporate).
• Alexandra Workwear: One of the UK's largest dedicated uniform and workwear manufacturers and suppliers, serving healthcare, hospitality, and corporate customers across Britain. Closest comparable to Harveys in product breadth and target verticals.

Others

• Williamson-Dickie (Dickies): Owner of the Dickies and Dickies Medical workwear brands that Harveys distributes in the UK. Functions as a supplier/brand principal rather than competitor, but its distribution terms directly shape Harveys' catalog.
• Careismatic Brands: Parent company of Cherokee, which Harveys distributes in the UK. A brand owner and supplier rather than a direct competitor, but materially relevant as the principal that controls distribution rights Harveys depends on.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HarveysWorkwear
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarveysUniforms
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harveys-workwear
• Instagraminstagram.com/harveysworkwear

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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