EMERGENCY SERVICES
Female-specific uniforms
In partnership with Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES), Workwear Group Uniforms is set to unveil a female fit PPC (Personal Protective Clothing), the first of its kind for emergency service female volunteers.
FEMALE SPECIFIC UNIFORMS FOR VICTORIA STATE EMERGENCY SERVICE
VICSES wanted all members to feel supported, safe and enabled to represent the organisation. Across their volunteer workforce, they proudly have 1,500 female volunteers (33 per cent). It was clear during the feedback sessions that the female members need to have PPC that is functional and designed for the female shape.
Led by Workwear Group lead Industrial designer Mark Godoy, the team designed a range of female specific garments that incorporated the latest technology for best construction, fabrication and functionality.
Head of Merchandise at Workwear Group, Vicky Wynn-Williams, said, “We have seen a huge trend in organisations reviewing the female offering, in particular industries that are physically demanding. With an increase in female recruitment, Workwear Group are leading the way to support the female workforce, with a commitment to extend research both on and off shore to find the latest technology and innovation to develop uniforms that cater to all shapes and sizes, with a primary focus on keeping these wearers safe.”
A note from VICSES
"This change is significant and will enable our female members to feel comfortable in clothing that is designed with their shape in mind."
Lynette Connor
VICSES Manager Assets
PRODUCT CAPABILITIES
Developing wearer-tested operational uniforms
Workwear Group Uniforms is responsible for providing apparel and footwear for paramedics, volunteer ambulance officers, call centre operators (triple zero calls), support staff and doctors that are a part of the MedSTAR Emergency Medical Retrieval team.