29 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
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Sportswear and outdoor

Jonsson Workwear

South Africa

Jonsson Workwear is a South African manufacturer of work apparel and safety footwear, with a distribution hub in Johannesburg. It makes workwear, hi-vis clothing, safety shoes and boots, and a women's workwear range, and ships garments to 22 countries.

Facts
CountrySouth Africa
Distribution hubJohannesburg
FactoriesSix
Export reach22 countries
Websitejonssonworkwear.co.za
Segment
Value
Categories
MenswearWomenswearFootwear
Sales channels
Wholesale

What is Jonsson Workwear?

Jonsson Workwear is a South Africa-based work apparel manufacturer. It operates six manufacturing factories and a 12,000 square metre distribution centre in Johannesburg, beside the R21 highway.

Products and positioning

The company focuses on functional clothing and footwear for work and industry:

  • Workwear garments
  • Hi-vis clothing using VizLite reflective tape
  • Maseru steel-toe-cap safety shoes and boots
  • A women's range of jackets, trousers and skirts

Distribution

Jonsson ships its garments to 22 countries, including the United Kingdom and Australia, from its South African distribution network.

The women's line of jackets, trousers and skirts extended the company's offer beyond its traditional workwear base, while the Johannesburg distribution centre was built to handle the dispatch of garments for local and export customers.

Why it matters

Jonsson is an example of an African apparel manufacturer serving the workwear and safety segment, combining local production with exports to markets such as the United Kingdom and Australia.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Jonsson Workwear from?

Jonsson Workwear is a South African work apparel manufacturer with a distribution centre in Johannesburg.

What does Jonsson Workwear make?

It makes workwear, hi-vis clothing, Maseru steel-toe safety shoes and boots, and a women's workwear range.

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