Kōbō for Workwear & Uniforms
Not Fashion. But Just as Complex to Manage.
You're managing specs, safety certifications, multi-industry variants, and tender deadlines - on spreadsheets that weren't built for any of it.
Workwear Range - Style Overview
| Style Code | Name | Color | Compliance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | KBW-4001 | Hi-Vis Jacket "Site Pro" | Hi-Vis Yellow | EN ISO 20471 | ||
 | KBW-4002 | Cargo Trouser "Field" | Olive | EN 14404 | ||
 | KBW-4003 | Scrub Top "Medic" | Medical Blue | EN 13795 | ||
 | KBW-4004 | Chef Coat "Kitchen" | White | EN ISO 11612 | ||
 | KBW-4005 | Coverall "Workshop" | Navy | EN ISO 11611 |
Pass Every Safety Audit
Track EN standards, test results, and certificate expiry dates across your entire range. Know what's compliant before the auditor asks.
Manage Every Variant
One base product, multiple industry configurations. Construction, healthcare, logistics - each with its own specs, all in one place.
Bid With Confidence
Live cost breakdowns by role, volume, and margin. Build tender responses from real data, not last quarter's estimates.
Compliance
Every Standard.
Tracked and Current.
Safety certifications, test results, and expiry dates in one view. Know which products are compliant, which are expiring, and which need re-testing before it becomes a problem.
Compliance Tracker
| Style | EN Standard | Test Result | Expiry Date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Vis Jacket "Site Pro" | EN ISO 20471 | Class 3 Pass | 2027-03-15 | Pass |
| Cargo Trouser "Field" | EN 14404 | Type 2 Level 1 | 2026-11-20 | Pass |
| Coverall "Workshop" | EN ISO 11611 | Class 1 A1+A2 | 2026-06-01 | Expiring |
| Chef Coat "Kitchen" | EN ISO 11612 | A1 B1 C1 | 2027-09-10 | Pass |
| Scrub Top "Medic" | EN 13795 | Standard Perf. | 2026-04-18 | Fail |
| Hi-Vis Jacket "Site Pro" | EN 343 | Class 3:3 | 2027-01-22 | Pass |
Multi-Industry Variants
One Product.
Many Configurations.
The same base garment configured for different industries. Each variant tracks its own specs, certifications, and material requirements without duplicating the entire product.
Variant Configurations - Hi-Vis Jacket
Site Pro - Construction
ConstructionHi-vis EN ISO 20471 Class 3
Reinforced knee panels
D-ring harness access
Reflective tape 50mm
Site Pro - Healthcare
HealthcareAntimicrobial finish
Fluid-resistant front panel
Concealed snap closures
ID badge loop
Site Pro - Logistics
Logistics4-way stretch panels
Articulated elbows
Radio loop & pen pocket
Lightweight 180gsm
Components & Materials
Every Material.
Costed and Sourced.
Fabrics, trims, reflective tape, zippers - each component tracked with supplier, unit cost, and certification. Change a material and costs update across every style that uses it.
BOM - Hi-Vis Jacket KBW-4001
Poly-Cotton Drill 65/35
245 GSM · Navy · 1.85m/unit
$8.40
Wujiang Textile
Hi-Vis Polyester Panel
Fluorescent Yellow · 0.6m/unit
$4.20
Wujiang Textile
3M Scotchlite Reflective
50mm width · 3.2m/unit
$6.80
3M Direct
Cordura 500D Reinforcement
Knee panels · 0.3m/unit
$3.10
INVISTA
YKK 5CN Concealed Zip
Antique nickel · 72cm
$1.85
YKK Europe
Material Cost / Unit
$24.355 components · 3 suppliers
Tender & Costing
Live Costs.
Accurate Bids.
Real-time cost breakdowns by role package, volume, and margin. Build tender responses from live product data instead of outdated spreadsheets.
Tender Costing - NHS Trust Q3
| Style | Role Package | Volume | Unit Cost | Setup | Total | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-Vis Jacket "Site Pro" | Site Operative | 1,200 | 34.80 | 450 | 42,210.00 | 22% |
| Cargo Trouser "Field" | Warehouse Staff | 800 | 28.50 | 320 | 23,120.00 | 25% |
| Scrub Top "Medic" | Clinical Staff | 2,000 | 18.90 | 280 | 38,080.00 | 30% |
| Chef Coat "Kitchen" | Kitchen Team | 500 | 42.00 | 380 | 21,380.00 | 20% |
| Coverall "Workshop" | Mechanic | 600 | 52.60 | 520 | 32,080.00 | 18% |
Workwear Capabilities
Built for products where function comes first.
Supplier Portal
Factories see their assigned styles, update production status, and submit documents. Free seats for every supplier.
Tech Pack Generation
Generate spec sheets from your product data in 13 languages. Bulk export an entire range for tender submissions.
Production Tracking
Track cutting, sewing, finishing, and QC stages in real time. Know where every order stands without chasing emails.
Size Set Management
Manage large size runs with grading rules and fit data per use case. From XS to 6XL with tolerances that make sense.
Purchase Orders
Generate POs directly from approved styles. Volume, delivery dates, and specs flow through without re-entry.
Mobile for the Floor
QR scan garments, capture sample photos, and check specs from the factory floor. Works on any device.
Common questions
Questions from brands like yours.
Is there a PLM for workwear and uniform manufacturers?
Yes. Kōbō suits workwear because it handles technical specs, certification evidence and repeat orders rather than seasonal drops. Components carry test reports and certifications with expiry alerts, styles can run as continuous lines instead of seasons, and supplier collaboration is included with free portal seats. Pricing starts at $140 per user per month.
How do you track safety certifications on workwear components?
Certifications and test reports attach to the component or supplier, with expiry dates and alerts. Because the evidence sits on the material, every style using a certified fabric inherits it, and you can see which products are affected before a certificate lapses.
Can a fashion PLM work for a business with no seasons?
Yes. Seasons are optional and configurable. Workwear and uniform businesses typically run a single continuous collection with styles carried indefinitely, and organise by customer or contract rather than by season.
How do uniform suppliers manage repeat orders for the same specs?
The style stays as the single source of the spec and each order is a purchase order against it, so a repeat runs from the same approved tech pack rather than a re-sent PDF. Cost history across orders is visible on the style.
Does workwear need different PLM software from fashion?
The requirements overlap more than most vendors admit. The differences that matter are compliance evidence, continuous rather than seasonal cadence, and customer or contract grouping. A fashion PLM that makes seasons optional and puts certifications on components covers it.
You make real products for real jobs. Your tools should work just as hard.
None of the legacy-PLM bloat. No fashion jargon. Just the system your products need. 1,800+ workwear styles managed in Kōbō.
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