Fixed corporate discount, a clothing list per role, logo branding and payment by invoice: here is what a good corporate workwear agreement actually contains, how procurement works in practice — and the questions you should ask before choosing a supplier.
If the company buys workwear here and there — one order when something is missing, another round when someone starts — you are most likely spending more time and more money than necessary. A corporate agreement consolidates procurement: fixed terms, the right equipment per role and one invoice.
Here is what a good agreement should contain, how it works in practice, and what you should ask about before choosing a supplier.
In brief
- A corporate agreement pays off even with a handful of employees who regularly need workwear, footwear or branded clothing.
- With us, the company gets a corporate discount, a dedicated range in the online shop per role, and payment by invoice with 14 or 30 days' terms.
- Logo printing and embroidery are applied directly to the garment at the point of ordering.
- The correct protection class becomes a standard choice once the clothing list per role is in place.
When does a corporate agreement pay off?
The rule of thumb is simpler than many think: if you have employees who regularly need workwear, footwear or branded clothing, an agreement pays off from just a handful of employees. The benefit is not only in price — the biggest saving is the time that no longer goes into evaluating every purchase from scratch.
For companies with health and safety requirements, the agreement is also a management tool: once the clothing list per role is in place, the correct protection class becomes a standard choice rather than something to assess each time. We have gathered the relevant requirements in our H&S guide.
What the agreement should contain
- Fixed corporate discount across the entire range — and individual terms on the items you buy most, when volumes justify it.
- Clothing list per role: which garments, which protection classes, which quantities.
- Logo branding: print or embroidery, placement and price — agreed once, consistent every time.
- Delivery and stock terms: standard lead time, and what happens when something is out of stock.
- Invoicing: payment by invoice with agreed payment terms — one invoice per order, with department or project references added as needed.
- A dedicated contact person who knows the agreement and your history.
- A procedure for exchanges, returns and fit — incorrect purchases should be straightforward to resolve.
How it works in practice with us
With us, the company gets a dedicated range in the online shop: a pre-defined selection per role with your corporate discount, where employees order themselves within the limits you have set. Logo printing or embroidery is applied directly to the garment at the point of ordering.
Everything is paid by invoice with 14 or 30 days' terms, and a dedicated contact person looks after the agreement. If employees need to try items on, they can do so in one of our stores in Tromsø — and customers elsewhere in the country receive delivery via Bring.
Questions you should ask the supplier
- Do you have specialist knowledge of protection classes and health and safety requirements, or do you simply sell clothing?
- What is the actual lead time — including with logo branding?
- What happens when a model is discontinued? Will we be notified and offered a comparable alternative?
- Can employees order themselves, and can we control what they are able to choose?
- How are exchanges and returns handled in practice?
- How are prices adjusted over time, and will we be notified before any changes?
Common pitfalls
The most common mistake is choosing the cheapest offer without trying the garments: workwear that does not fit or cannot withstand the job ends up being costly regardless of the price. The second most common is skipping the clothing list — every purchase then becomes a new discussion, and protection classes are left to chance.
Also establish a replacement schedule: high-visibility clothing loses its effectiveness with washing and wear, and safety footwear with a damaged toe cap should be replaced, not repaired.
Getting started
Setting up an agreement with us takes three steps: tell us about your company and your needs, receive a concrete offer with terms and a product range — and you are ready to go. No bureaucracy, no lock-in period, no agreement fee. Request a business quote — or call us on 77 68 64 85.
Sources
- Arbeidstilsynet – Arbeidsklær — who is responsible for workwear, and the exceptions in construction, cleaning and shipyards
- Arbeidstilsynet – Personlig verneutstyr — CE marking and procedures for maintenance and replacement
- Lovdata – Forskrift om organisering, ledelse og medvirkning, kapittel 15 — employer obligations regarding personal protective equipment
- Wenaas – EN ISO 20471 — washing and logo branding on high-visibility clothing
Last reviewed 19.10.2026.
