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  1. After Work Plus Size Style Ideas for Men

    After Work Plus Size Style Ideas for Men

    You’ve clocked off after a hard day’s graft and then get the dreaded text that all your mates are enjoying some bevvies and want you to tag along. You want to but what can you wear? It’s not just women who have a nightmare deciding on an outfit. When you’re a bigger man, plus size style ideas that actually look good are hard to come by.  There’s no shame in admitting that we want to look our best, too. And let’s face it, we’re sick of all the ...
  2. Why Plus Size Men’s Fashion is Important

    Why Plus Size Men’s Fashion is Important

      Choices in the high street are limited for the bigger man. That’s a fact.  We’ve been there first hand, rummaging through the rail right to the back as if our size is meant to be a secret: then we yank it out to take a look and it’s completely different to the one we wanted in the size M at the front.  For some strange reason, shops think that bigger men don’t want the same style or colours and we should just stick to the plainer alternatives. Seen but ...
  3. Hi Visibility Regulations Explained

    Hi Visibility Regulations Explained

      The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 requires employers to ensure that PPE (personal protective equipment) is provided to protect the wearer from one or more risks to their health and safety. It's important to understand what hi visibility clothing is required for the job at hand, as naturally, some sites or workplaces may need more PPE than others.   To help cut through the jargon, we've outlined key hi visibility clothing regulations in this guide.  &...
  4. Big Matts Expends Big Size Workwear Range

    Big Matts Expends Big Size Workwear Range

    Big Matts has vastly expanded their big size work wear range. From overalls and hi vis workwear for big men, to flame resistant clothing and chainsaw workwear in sizes 2XL-10XL.   We have not forgotten your feet either, we stock a wide range of big size and regular size wellington boots suitable for food use, chemical protection and steel toe and sole protection. Learn more about our new additions here...
  5. Customer Profile - Robert Conner

    Customer Profile - Robert Conner

    Robert Conner, known to us as Bob, has been a regular customer of Big Matts for many years and over that time has bought many items of clothing in 6-8XL depending on the brand.  Bob, an ex boxer, lives in Northern Ireland and loves bright colours. Take a look at Bob's top picks here - the cap was all his idea...
  6. Big Matts Announces a New Competition Looking for ‘Britain's Biggest Worker’

    Big Matts Announces a New Competition Looking for ‘Britain's Biggest Worker’

    From bricklayers to plumbers, road workers to lorry drivers - we're crowning Britain's Biggest Worker to celebrate the launch of our big men's workwear range. Wanna WIN a years worth of clothing on us? Find out how to enter our Britain's Biggest Worker competition...