JCB Workwear
Progressive Safety Footwear & Clothing Ltd was founded by John Topham in 1961.
John started out selling steel toecap boots to miners and soon moved into the company’s first premises, in the Old Vinegar Brewery in the East End of Sheffield.
Together with his son Howard Topham, Progressive’s Managing Director, they moved the business into the 34,000sq ft Distribution Centre Headquarters in Darnall, Sheffield in 1995.
John was a popular, well respected member of the local business community and was still involved in the everyday business of the company right up until his 90th birthday. John Topham passed away in February 2013.
Today the company employs over 60 at its headquarters and has a 10 strong salesforce throughout the country.
In 2008, Progressive Safety was awarded the exclusive licence for the UK and Ireland to manufacture a range of safety footwear under the world-renowned JCB brand.
The licence has since been extended to include the manufacture and sale of a range of premium workwear. This has helped establish the brand as a major player in the marketplace and a rival to other big brands.
Number reviews: 35
Overal rating: 4
Review for JCB Workwear by PAS Plastering Services
2nd February 2022
JCB work boots riggers had them about 4 years May be longer and still in good condition they are very comfortable and fur inside keep your feet warm on those cold days out side on graft
Review for JCB Workwear by Tony's Painting and Decorating Services
16th September 2021
Painters trousers: purchased from sports direct at a decent price loads of deep pockets protective knee pads for added protection for my dodgy knees
Five pack of socks: well made with added heel protection ideal for my work boots
Review for JCB Workwear by Ryan Reeves
16th March 2021
I personally use JCB work boots on site and I feel they look trendy and I’ll quite comfortable to wear day in day out so overall quite happy with there boots.
Review for JCB Workwear by Babcock
21st February 2021
I have personally used both there work wear boots and trouser in the past. They are highly reliable and comfortable to wear in any working environment.
Review for JCB Workwear by Louis
13th February 2021
A good quality brand that always delivers the very best of tools and accessories make sure to have a look at many of there products you won’t be disappointed
Review for JCB Workwear by Mcclements
12th February 2021
Great work wear priced what I would say is better than another well known workwear brand, their work boots are very comfortable and light for a safety boot.
Review for JCB Workwear by DIY 4 You
12th February 2021
Great t shirts and heavy duty trousers. Lots of room so no hassle stretching or kneeling down, could have some inserts for kneepads though. Lots of pockets though
Review for JCB Workwear by DRM Electrical
9th February 2021
Bought a pair of trousers, they lasted a month, tried to get a return, never managed to get anyone on the end of the phone to tell them about the product quality and I don’t really do rough work most of my other trousers last me in excess of a year
Review for JCB Workwear by D.R Holder
6th February 2021
Absolutely fantastic workwear. I use a wide range of different brands but these are top quality, good price and definitely built to last. Would recommend
Review for JCB Workwear by Winchester caravans and motorhomes
5th February 2021
Got a few of there hand tools and seam to be holding up well for budget tools that float around in the bottom of the tool bag if you want cheep and cheerful then these are what to go For
Review for JCB Workwear by Ormistons
2nd February 2021
I've got some JCB shorts from Screwfix, to be honest sizes were on the small size so had to go 1 size up. You'd expect work pants to take a battering but mine seem to be falling apart after a few months.
Review for JCB Workwear by Owen Andrews Joinery And Handyman Services
2nd February 2021
Really good all round products my college used them back when I was in training and I liked them a lot good quality but not as good as other power tool brands
Review for JCB Workwear by Kc
2nd February 2021
I have some jcb work boots which were good value for money. They seem to be lasting well and are doing everything I thought they would do I cannot fault them
Review for JCB Workwear by Opal Gold Limited
31st January 2021
I have bought the body warm, jacket and 2 pairs of boots now, all excellent products. Hard wearing and all products stand up to the heavy use encountered on a building site
Review for JCB Workwear by LSF Telecom Solutions Ltd
30th January 2021
I have Recently bought a JCB sweatshirt for work, the material is soft but durable and the fit is great and I would definitely recommend it.
Review for JCB Workwear by Laing Timber
22nd January 2021
Great tools but they need to get a better range the quality is amazing customer service wasn’t the best the have a really nice feel to the tools and would defonetly recommend aslong as you don’t need to call customer services
Review for JCB Workwear by WR Services
21st January 2021
JCB socks are the only socks I will wear with my boots. They are very comfortable and thick so keep your feet nice and warm. Would definitely recommend them
Review for JCB Workwear by SPJ Plumbing & Heating
20th January 2021
Worst workwear on the market and I advise anyone to stay clear, personally I will never purchase any of there workwear.
Even if they gave it away to me.
Review for JCB Workwear by Paul Carson
19th January 2021
They always make good quality workwear and its also very nice looking as well their overalls never seem to rip like others, their coats are also very very warm and comfortable to wear
Review for JCB Workwear by Nbudge
4th November 2020
There jumpers are durable , comfy , wamrm have thumb hole to put your thumbs in to protect your thumbs and for support.well made. There socks are comfy and good socks judt feel they got bitty or get holes in quiclky other than that they workwear range is high quality and love it.
Review for JCB Workwear by mountain motorhomes
30th September 2020
i got a set of jcb workwear socks 2 months ago and found they are already starting to have holes in the heals. dont rate the quality of there socks.
Review for JCB Workwear by Taylor's
27th September 2020
Nice clothes and durability they definitely worth buying they last and are comfortable can get them everywhere good price as well so for work ware would get
Review for JCB Workwear by Jcb
26th September 2020
I have had a pair of their work boots they fitted well and wore well, only down side was they were a little heavy. That said I would buy again
Review for JCB Workwear by john swinerd
24th September 2020
Love the jcb socks well made though out with reinforcing last a long time in my steel toe cap boots not tried there work wear yet but the socks are brilliant
Review for JCB Workwear by MFS Electrical
28th February 2020
Love the work socks no others come close and found them quite cheap in a home wear store close to me happy all round never tried any of the rest of their range but if their anything like the socks they will be superb.
Review for JCB Workwear by S.A.Y Plumbing and Heating Ltd
8th January 2020
Good durable stuff from JCB and not only do they sell a powerful corded SDS its also more powerful, durable and stable than its competitors. Really please with the work they put in to there products. Will be buying more from JCB to replace my existing tools.
Review for JCB Workwear by S.Whitham Plastering & Rendering
13th August 2019
Had quite a few hand tools from JCB. Cant fault then I've got hammer,crowbar,knife. And a big cement mixer. All very good quality particularly the hammer and mixer
Review for JCB Workwear by Ph plumbing & heating services Limited
30th July 2019
good option for budget workwear normally from the likes of screwfix its good quality but im normally only in the market for work pants and cold weather jackets as my polos tend to be logo ones
Review for JCB Workwear by Fitzgerald Electrical & Plumbing Solutions
7th April 2019
Purchased a few items from the JCB work wear range from boots and trousers to hoodies and most recently a body warmer or gillet for the posh guys!
Boots were well made and lasted a while although can be expensive depending on where you buy? most often these items are available at merchants, wholesalers and diy outlets, carrying on..... the trousers were again well made, pretty tough and plenty of pockets, made with heavy material downside is can be hot in the summer! Hoodie well made and tough has lasted me ages! The body warmer was again well made looks neat don’t know if it would stand up to much on site though?
Review for JCB Workwear by AURORA INSTALL LIMITED
27th October 2018
Asked my Electrical Wholesaler for some LED lamps and to my surprise they bought a box of JCB lamps out. Great product and good value for money. Will continue to use.
Review for JCB Workwear by P & m roofing solutions ltd
7th May 2018
Brought a pair of jcb work trousers the ones with the knee pads in I wore these to work and was so disappointed with the quality as when I bent down on my knees the knee pads were on my thighs and not supporting my knee which is what they are designed to do and as a roofer this is a must I will never buy jcb workwear again.
Review for JCB Workwear by R B construction
17th June 2017
Don't have any hand or power tools but use the plant all the time 360s dupers rollers Telehandlers 180s
Review for JCB Workwear by DCB Plumbing & Heating
30th April 2017
I bought a great tray that is JCB from B&Q, it was very cheap but is excellent quality. I keep my copper fitting in mine, it has 9 large segments so I can keep 15/30 fittings in, 22mm elbow sockets and tees and the same in 15mm with 3 extra segments for other items, caps, reducers, drain cocks, etc best box I own
Review for JCB Workwear by SJL Plumbing and Heating
24th April 2017
I've had a few jcb screwdrivers and the boots. I'd say the boots were better quality than most and lasted well until the inevitable toe wore out. The screwdrivers were surprisingly good, picked them up in B&Q when working at a friends house down south expecting to use them once in the emergency but they actually felt comfortable and gripped the screws well. Used them till I lost them. They never broke.
Review for JCB Workwear by Jake Matthews Property Development and Management
22nd January 2017
Pretty good quality tools for the price.
Number questions: 1
Asked on 18th June 2021 by Cbm Construction
Socks for steel toe cap boots what are the best ones for not getting holes in
Answered on 15th July 2021 by DKMProperty
The dickies ones are good if you can manoeuvre the seams at the toes. If not they may rub.
Answered on 19th July 2021 by Uplands Plumbing & Heating
I only buy the roughneck socks. They come in pairs if memory serves me right. Great socks!