Axent Workwear

Custom workwear and embroidery from Poole, Dorset

Axent Workwear is a British supplier of workwear, uniforms and branded clothing operating from 22 Broom Road in Poole, Dorset. The company states that it has been trading for over 40 years and that it has supplied many leading organisations during that time. Its catalogue combines garments from established clothing brands with an in-house print and embroidery service, so that orders can be personalised with a company logo or text.

The site presents the business as a single point of purchase for both plain stock garments and decorated items, with free set-up on all orders, no minimum order amount and free delivery on orders over £65. A price promise and an instant credit facility of £500 are also advertised.

Garment range

The catalogue is organised by product type and covers the clothing typically required for staff uniforms and team wear. Categories include polo shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, shirts, fleeces, coats and jackets, softshell jackets, bodywarmers and gilets, rainwear, coveralls, trousers, shorts, knitwear and headwear. Hi-vis clothing forms a distinct section with vests, jackets, polo shirts, fleeces, trousers, shorts, bodywarmers, T-shirts and sweatshirts. The range also extends to recycled workwear, accessories such as bags, luggage and badges, footwear and boots, PPE, dry robes and kids' clothing.

Garments are listed with filters for men's, ladies', unisex and kids' fits, and with attributes such as 100% cotton, 100% polyester, breathable, hardwearing, long sleeve, recycled, classic fit and slim fit. Brands named in the catalogue include Pro RTX, Asquith & Fox, Russell, AWDis, Gildan, Fruit of the Loom, Regatta, Portwest, Result, Yoko, Uneek, Kustom Kit, Henbury, Premier, Supertouch, Beeswift and Beechfield.

Sectors and specialist clothing

A dedicated shop-by-industry section groups garments by professional use. The sectors listed are catering and hospitality, healthcare, health and beauty, security, anti-static workwear, fire safety, corporate and office wear, golf, society and tours, sportswear, stag and hen events, chefswear, painters and decorators, dentistry, veterinary, mechanics and hairdressing. Beyond workwear, the company also positions its products for school uniforms, sports team wear and dancewear.

Print and embroidery service

Personalisation is handled in-house through printing and embroidery. The ordering process is set out in four steps: selecting sizes, quantities and colours; choosing print or embroidery; choosing the customisation zones; and selecting the logo and/or text. The company states that there are no set-up fees and no minimum order value, and it offers same-day artwork proofs for customers reusing a logo. Artwork guidelines are published alongside the service.

Client shops and organisations served

Axent operates a client shops feature that gives individual organisations their own purchasing area. Named client shops include Courthill Infant School, Leaf Charity, Maritime Volunteer Service Poole, RUN FAR, Oakdale Runners Club, WALX, Shrimper Owners Association, Wimborne Athletics Club, Victoria Education Centre, CNC and Christchurch Boxing Club. The company is listed as a member of Made in Britain and publishes a Modern Day Slavery Statement.

Commercial terms and customer feedback

Among the commercial conditions advertised on the site are free delivery on orders over £65, a price promise, £500 instant credit and bulk-buy discounts. The site also displays a customer review describing satisfaction with the quality, price and delivery of polo shirts ordered for staff, praising the colour, softness and sizing, and rating the experience 5/5. The catalogue shows promotional pricing on selected best sellers, such as a Pro RTX Pro Polo Shirt at £4.80, a Regatta Men's Thor III Fleece at £11.95, a Gildan Heavy Blend Adult Crew Neck Sweatshirt at £9.05 and a Russell Classic Polycotton Polo Shirt at £11.55, with limited-time discounts indicated on some items.

Visits and appointments

The company asks customers to contact it in order to book an appointment at its Poole address. Sales enquiries are handled through a freephone number and a live online chat, and the site also lists a separate line for sales assistance.