Hartlepool United Football Club is delighted to announce that Workwear Express will return as the Club’s Front of Home Shirt Partner for the 2026/27 season.
The agreement sees one of the UK’s leading workwear providers return as one of the Club’s principal commercial partners, building on a successful relationship first established during the 2024/25 season.
Workwear Express branding will feature on the front of Hartlepool United’s Men’s First Team home shirts throughout the 2026/27 season, with the partnership also including a programme of supporter initiatives, digital content and community activities.
Bringing together two organisations with deep North East roots, the partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting local communities and strengthening connections with supporters across the region.
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Durham, Workwear Express has grown from a family-run business into the t UK’s leading provider of customised workwear, uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Since becoming part of FTSE 100 distribution and services group Bunzl plc in 2021, the company has continued to invest in innovation, sustainability and customer service while operating Europe’s largest customised workwear production and fulfilment facility.
Steven Curran, Group Managing Director of Workwear Express, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Hartlepool United once again for the 2026/27 season.
“As a business headquartered in the North East, supporting the region and the communities we serve is central to who we are. Pools is a club with a proud history, a loyal supporter base and an important role within the region, so we’re proud to be part of the Club’s future once again.
“Our first partnership showed just how well our organisations work together, and we’re excited to build on those foundations. Over the coming season, we’ll be working closely with the Club to create opportunities that engage supporters, support the local community and make a positive difference across our communities throughout the season.”
Rose Stoker, Commercial & Operations Director at Hartlepool United, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Workwear Express back to Hartlepool United for the 2026/27 season.
“When we first worked together, it quickly became clear that this was a partnership built on shared values. We’re both proud of our North East roots, we’re committed to our local communities and we believe in building relationships that go far beyond sponsorship.
“The Club has made significant progress over the past six months, both on and off the pitch, and it’s fantastic to have Workwear Express alongside us as we continue to build on that momentum. Their return reflects the strength of the relationship we’ve already built and the ambition we share for the future.
“Together, we’ll be delivering a range of supporter, community and digital initiatives throughout the season, and we’re excited to create experiences that bring supporters closer to the Club while making a positive impact across our local community.”
