Portwest

Portwest is a global clothing manufacturing company based in Westport, Ireland that specializes in the design and production of protective clothing, including high visibility, flame resistant workwear, safety footwear, work gloves and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Portwest was founded by Charles Hughes in 1904, in Westport. The Hughes family still own and manage the company – since 2015 by the 4th generation. Portwest directly employs 5,100 people worldwide and sell to 10,000 safety distributors and national retailers in more than 130 countries. Portwest expanded its Australian operations through the acquisition of two Australian companies, Prime Mover and Huski Explorer. Portwest also invested in Italian company Base Protection footwear, a premium safety footwear brand.