Bunji Indigenous workwear combines style and safety

Leading Indigenous workwear company, Bunji Workwear, has teamed up with PPE expert, TRu Workwear, to release the Bunji Indigenous Range – a new lightweight workwear range with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+.

The line, consisting of a hi-vis shirt and trousers, features the artwork of award-winning artist and co-designer of the first Indigenous Queensland Maroons jersey, Jyi Lawton.

According to Bunji Workwear, the Bunji Indigenous Range artwork elevates the symbol of helping hands and shares a message of family, connection and respect.

“The Bunji Indigenous Range is more than just a beacon of awareness or a conversation starter, it’s making a physical impact in Indigenous communities,” said Bunji Business Development Manager, Darrin Cross.

“From the garment artwork through to the distribution and sales, we are engaging indigenous talent and businesses. However, we can and will inject a portion of the profits back into these communities by donating a portion of the profits to Dreaming Futures.

“It’s been fantastic to have support and collaboration from other forward-thinking businesses like TRu Workwear to make this range and the resulting positive impact, possible.”

Five dollars from every Bunji Indigenous garment sold will be donated to Dreaming Futures, a national not-for-profit supporting Indigenous children and young people to strengthen their educational outcomes and employment pathways.

TRu Brands Managing Director, Tony Urquhart, said the company is pleased to offer their quality garments as the foundation of the new range.

“TRu Workwear has been developed to combat Australia’s harsh environment and conditions to ensure the utmost safety, comfort and reliability. Over the years, the business has really solidified its position as an innovative force in the development of unique and task-specific Workwear and PPE,” he said.

“So, when Bunji Workwear reached out with the idea for the new Indigenous range, we had to be involved and together, we were able to turn this around in less than six weeks.”

The Bunji Indigenous Range is already flying off the shelves, according to Bunji Workwear, with large orders being placed by Indigenous-owned property services company, Multhana Property Services, to supply its entire workforce with the new uniform.

“We hope to be able to raise more than $10,000 by the end of 2022 through the sales of the Bunji Indigenous Range, which is only possible with the support of businesses like Multhana and the community who want their workforce to wear a uniform that not only makes a statement but a difference,” Cross said.

In the coming months, Bunji Workwear plans to expand the range to include items such as winter wear, hi-vis jackets and fleece jumpers; PPE gear including gloves, glasses and hard hats; as well as corporate wear for project and site managers.

The Bunji Indigenous Range is currently available for pre-order through the website. For further information on the Bunji Indigenous Range, visit bunjiworkwear.com.au.

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