Offer for Exhibitors
Workwear Poland
Workwear Poland — a trade show for an industry where clothing drives performance
16–18 March 2027· Expo Hall, "Ptak" Wholesale Center, Rzgów
Event Statistics
The scale of the gathering in one place
7 000m²
exhibition space
5 000
professional visitors
70
exhibitors
3
conference days
11
countries
02 | Market Size
Poland as a Key Hub in the European Workwear and Protective Clothing Market
The European market for workwear and personal protective equipment has been growing steadily for years—driven by occupational safety regulations (PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, EN ISO standards), employer obligations, and the growing importance of team visual identity. Poland plays a dual role in this market: as one of the region’s largest manufacturers and exporters of workwear and a rapidly growing consumer market—with industry, construction, logistics, and the public sector purchasing equipment on a recurring, contract, and high-volume basis.
Pressure to shorten the supply chain (nearshoring), ESG requirements, and product sustainability and certification are shifting purchasing decisions from unit price to total cost of ownership.
Reasons for exhibitors
Why Is the Polish Workwear Market Attractive?
Health and Safety Regulations and Standards
Institutional Purchasing and Bids
Branding and Personalization
The Nine Pillars of Workwear Poland — The Fair’s Industry Focus
01
INDUSTRY & TECHNICAL WORKWEAR
Workwear for industry, construction, logistics, and technical professions. Products: work pants and jackets, coveralls, reinforced clothing, clothing for installers and service technicians, clothing for warehouses and logistics, high-visibility clothing, weatherproof clothing, and specialty clothing.
02
MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE CLOTHING
Clothing for the medical, healthcare, and laboratory sectors. Products: scrubs, medical tops and pants, lab coats, lab wear, medical footwear, and clothing for rehabilitation, physical therapy, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and senior care.
03
BEAUTY & WELLNESS CLOTHING
Professional apparel for the beauty, wellness, and personal care industries. Products: beauty tunics, beauty uniforms, aprons, hairdressing apparel, spa apparel, receptionist uniforms, work shoes, and customized apparel.
04
HORECA & HOSPITALITY APPAREL
Clothing for the restaurant, hotel, and catering industries. Products: chef's apparel, aprons, apron covers, waitstaff uniforms, barista apparel, hotel uniforms, housekeeping uniforms, reception uniforms, catering uniforms, and non-slip footwear.
05
RETAIL & SERVICE WEAR
Clothing for retail, services, and customer service. Products: retail uniforms, shirts, polo shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, vests, field worker apparel, and clothing for service and customer service staff.
06
CORPORATE, UNIFORMS & BRANDED APPAREL
Corporate apparel, uniforms, and brand image. Products: corporate fashion, uniforms, suits and blazers, shirts, polo shirts, casual corporate wear, promotional apparel, reception uniforms, and apparel for franchise chains.
07
PROTECTIVE WORKWEAR & PPE
Protective clothing and solutions for demanding work environments. Products: flame-retardant, antistatic, chemical-resistant, ESD, high-visibility, rainwear, thermal, welding protection, safety footwear, and smart PPE.
08
CUSTOMIZATION, TEXTILES, AND WORKWEAR PRODUCTION
Materials, manufacturing, and customization of workwear. Products: woven and knitted fabrics, technical fabrics, zippers, threads, trims, embroidery, printing, sublimation, heat transfer, emblems, patches, private label, sewing facilities, design, and branding.
09
WORKWEAR SERVICES, CIRCULAR & SMART SOLUTIONS
Modern Workwear Management. Products: workwear rental and leasing, industrial laundries, repair and maintenance, RFID, workwear vending, uniform distribution systems, workwear management applications, sizing, logistics, and workwear recycling and reuse.
04 | Who Visits
Decision-makers responsible for procurement, safety, and team equipment
Visitor profile aligned with the exhibitor's sales goals. Visitor profile tailored to the exhibitor's sales goals.
01
Industry, Construction, and Logistics
manufacturing, automotive, construction, energy, contractors, logistics, warehousing, transportation, facility management
02
Health Care and Laboratories
hospitals, clinics, medical centers, laboratories, dental offices, pharmacies, veterinary clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers
03
Beauty, Wellness, and Aesthetic Medicine
beauty and hair salons, spas, wellness centers, aesthetic medicine, nail & lash salons, barbershops, beauty chains
04
Food Service, Hospitality, and Catering
restaurants, hotels, restaurant chains, catering services, bakeries, pastry shops, coffee shops, event planning companies
05
Retail, Services, and Customer Service
retail, FMCG, retail chains, car dealerships, telecommunications, courier services, repair shops, cleaning companies, security, facility management
06
Corporations, institutions, and franchise chains
large companies, banks, insurance companies, passenger transportation, aviation, railways, franchise networks, HR, marketing, and procurement departments
07
HSE/Occupational Safety and Health and Heavy Industry
HSE/Occupational Safety and Health, Heavy Industry, Chemical Industry, Energy, Petrochemicals, Construction, Utilities
08
Clothing manufacturers, brands, and distributors
workwear manufacturers, apparel brands, designers, importers, distributors, advertising agencies, uniform manufacturers
09
Procurement, Facility Management, and HR
procurement, facility management, HR, HSE, multi-location chains, hospitals, manufacturing, HoReCa, retail
05 | Exhibitor Profile
For companies whose products clothe and protect people at work
If your solution impacts safety, equipment durability, or the team's image—this event is for you.
01
Manufacturers of work and protective clothing
Workwear collections, flame-retardant clothing, high-visibility clothing, medical apparel, and food service apparel.
02
Manufacturers of safety footwear
S1–S3 safety footwear, specialty footwear, and industrial footwear.
03
Suppliers of personal protective equipment
Gloves, helmets, respiratory protection, hearing protection, and eye protection.
04
Manufacturers of corporate apparel and uniforms
Uniforms, workwear, and team identification.
05
Suppliers of technical fabrics and components
Flame-retardant fabrics, membranes, reflective materials, accessories, and hardware.
06
Customization and Labeling Companies
Embroidery, printing, emblems, and apparel branding.
07
Technologies and Services for Workwear
Machines, smart workwear, and systems for distributing, laundering, and servicing workwear.
06 | Expert Program
Workwear Poland Industry Forum — Expert Conference
The forum brings together the perspectives of workwear manufacturers, occupational safety and health specialists, purchasing departments, and distributors. Its goal is to highlight how requirements for protective clothing and equipment are changing and which technologies will determine suppliers’ competitiveness.
Sample topics:
- PPE standards and certification: PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425, EN ISO 20471, EN ISO 11612
- Sustainable workwear: durability, recycling, ESG reporting
- Smart workwear and functional textiles
- Digitalization of procurement: rental, service, and workwear lifecycle management
- Ergonomics and comfort versus productivity and workplace safety
07 | Opportunities for participation
Three paths of exposure: booth, stage, demonstration
Commercial participation options
01
Exhibition stand
Hall booth, product showcase, B2B meetings, presence in event communication. Pricing on request.
Most popular
02
Expert talk
Conference talk submission. Format for companies building thought leadership around real industry challenges.
03
Demo zone
Live equipment demos, fabric finishing presentations, on-stage print process.
Pricing available after contacting the account manager. *Pricing available after contact with the sales manager.
08 | Why It's Worth It
Visibility, conversations, and leads in an industry with high purchase value
Reaching Decision-Makers
Meetings with industrial purchasing departments, occupational safety and health specialists, and distributors of occupational safety and health products.
Product Presentation in the Context of Use
The discussion is not just about price, but also about safety, durability, and the total cost of the equipment.
Expert Position
The opportunity to submit a topic for the conference and participate in discussions about the industry’s transformation.
Demonstration of Solutions
The demonstration area allows us to showcase protective clothing, footwear, and technologies in action.
An ecosystem instead of a single category
In addition to clothing manufacturers, there are suppliers of fabrics, components, footwear, and PPE.
Merchandise for sale after the trade show
Interactions with visitors, presentations, follow-ups, and lead activation after the event.
09 | Venue and Organizer
PTAK Expo Łódź: Location and Infrastructure in the Heart of Poland’s Textile and Apparel Industry Hub
Expo Łódź PTAK is a modern trade fair and conference center in Rzgów near Łódź—in the immediate vicinity of the Ptak Wholesale Center, one of the largest textile and apparel trading hubs in Central Europe.
Location and Directions:
- Rzgów near Łódź—in the heart of Poland’s apparel and textile industry hub
- Direct exit from the A1 highway
- ~10 minutes from downtown Łódź
- Extensive parking facilities for exhibitors and visitors
The proximity to the “Ptak” Wholesale Center provides natural access to thousands of apparel and textile companies—an ideal environment for trade shows featuring workwear, protective clothing, and corporate apparel.
PTAK EXPO Lodz - Exhibition and Conference Center
Immediate vicinity: Ptak Wholesale Center, Rzgów - Łódź
Exit from the A1 highway - ~10 minutes from the center of Lodz
10 | Next steps
From application to exposure
1
Sales manager contact
Category, participation goal, space needs and initial briefing.
2
Choose participation format
Booth, talk, demo zone or combined package.
3
Reserve space
Location confirmation, deliverables and preparation schedule.
4
Submit conference topic
Brief on industry challenge, case study, technology or trend for expert program.
5
Pre-event activation
Communications, invitations, materials, logos and meeting plan.
Send your exhibition inquiry, reserve space and submit a conference topic. Our team will recommend the right format based on your product category, target audience and demo requirements.
Workwear Poland
Join as an exhibitor
Reserve space, submit a conference topic or inquire about a demonstration area.
*Reserve exhibition space, submit a conference topic or ask about the demo zone.
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Regulations binding on exhibitors at all trade fairs held at PTAK EXPO Łódź. Please read them before applying to take part.
Regulations of trade fairs organised by PTAK S.A.
Terms of exhibitor participation: application, payments, stand, liability.
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Rules for staying and working on the premises of the PTAK EXPO exhibition centre.
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