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07/12/2025

☀️ Summer is Officially Here!
Longer days, stronger sun, and hotter conditions mean it’s time for crews across Aotearoa to gear up for the season. But summer can bring more than good weather... such as new risks: dehydration, overheating, UV exposure, and faster fatigue.

Here’s how to prepare your team for the months ahead
✔️ Switch to breathable, lightweight hi-vis like the PW3 Polo
✔️ Use cooling neck scarves & moisture-wicking layers
✔️ Keep water breaks consistent
✔️ Protect your skin (sunblock = PPE too!)
✔️ Take shade whenever possible

At Tikiman Workwear, we’ve curated a full range of summer-ready gear designed for comfort, airflow, and safety so you can work smarter, not hotter.

Browse our summer gear at tikimanworkwear.com ☀️🦺

06/12/2025

🛠️ It’s Never Too Late to Join the Trades

This inspiring RNZ story follows a man who became a qualified tradie at 56 proving that the trades are a place for anyone willing to learn, adapt, and put in the mahi.

Age doesn’t limit your future.

Experience, determination, and the courage to start something new matter far more.

At Tikiman Workwear, we’re proud to support people at every stage of their journey from first apprenticeship to career change to long-term leadership. Everyone deserves to feel equipped, protected, and confident stepping onto a worksite.

Full story 👉 https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/558905/see-where-life-takes-you-becoming-a-qualified-tradie-at-56

A Nelson woman who recently qualified as a tradie at the age of 56 following a difficult battle with cancer has some simple advice for anybody considering a career change at a later stage in life: "Just do it."

05/12/2025

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05/12/2025

Summer is here 🕶️
Which means comfort, breathability, and freedom of movement are everything on site.

The PW3 Hi-Vis Polo Shirt is designed exactly for that, keeping tradies cool, visible, and supported through long, hot days outdoors.

Why it’s a summer favourite:

☀️ Cotton Comfort breathable fabric which keeps sweat off your skin and air flowing
🦺 HiVisTex Pro tape for high visibility without stiffness
🖊️ Placket loop for glasses or pens
📦 Chest pocket for practicality on the job
💪🏽 Designed for movement, built for tough mahi

If your team needs lightweight hi-vis that still meets performance and comfort standards, this polo is the one.

Shop here 👉 https://tikimanworkwear.com/product/pw3-hi-vis-polo-shirt-s-s/