1. Towel City TC052 Short Pyjamas Set In A Bag (from £13.49) There's a reason this is one of our top sellers. Good fabric, consistent sizing across the range, and it embroiders beautifully. Your logo will look sharp on this from day one and still look sharp after the hundredth wash. 2. Portwest EV443 EV4 Shell Trousers (from £119.99) If you asked us to recommend one option from this range, this would be up there. Portwest EV443 EV4 Shell Trousers hits the sweet spot between quality and value — well-made without the premium price tag that some brands charge. 3. Larkwood Toddler joggers (from £5.99) A proper workhorse. We've supplied Larkwood Toddler joggers to everyone from small startups to large contractors, and the feedback is consistently positive. Comfortable, durable, and it looks smart with a logo on it. 4. Portwest CD114 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Shorts (from £16.49) Portwest CD114 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Shorts is one of those products that just works. Nothing flashy, just well-made Trousers & Shorts that your team will actually want to wear. We've had repeat orders from companies who started with just 5 and came back for 50. 5. Portwest CD111 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Work Trousers (from £20.99) A proper workhorse. We've supplied Portwest CD111 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Work Trousers to everyone from small startups to large contractors, and the feedback is consistently positive. Comfortable, durable, and it looks smart with a logo on it. 6. Portwest C387 Lined Action Trousers (from £35.99) If you asked us to recommend one option from this range, this would be up there. Portwest C387 Lined Action Trousers hits the sweet spot between quality and value — well-made without the premium price tag that some brands charge. A Quick Buying Guide Match the Garment to the Job This seems obvious but it's the one people get wrong most often. Indoor teams generally want something breathable and light. Outdoor crews need weather resistance. Warehouse staff need something in between. Start with the environment and the right choice usually becomes clear. Customisation — What Works Best We offer both embroidery and printing on all our Trousers & Shorts. Quick rule of thumb: embroidery for small logos and a professional feel, printing for bigger designs or complex artwork. Not sure? Send us your logo and we'll tell you what'll work best. Budget Considerations Quality Trousers & Shorts don't have to break the bank. The options on this list offer genuine value — they last longer, look better, and hold their branding well, which means lower replacement costs over time. We also do bulk pricing if you're ordering for a larger team. Ready to Get Started? We've been helping UK businesses with branded Trousers & Shorts for over two decades. Whether you need 5 or 500, we'll sort you out with quality gear, professional branding, and delivery within 5-7 working days. Have a browse through the full range or Get in touch if you'd like some advice. Common Questions Do you supply women's fit Trousers & Shorts?

We do. Most of our ranges include women's, men's, and unisex fits. The women's cuts are properly tailored, not just smaller versions of the men's — they're designed to fit well and look professional.

The Trousers & Shorts UK Teams Actually Wear in 2026

April 24, 2026 · By Andy · Workwear Guides

Last reviewed: 17 August 2026 · Written and reviewed by the Xcel Print & Promotions team

Shopping for team Trousers & Shorts? There are hundreds of options, and most of them look identical on a screen. It’s enough to freeze anyone. So we’ve sifted through the lot. These are the Trousers & Shorts we point customers towards when they ring up and ask what’s worth buying in 2026.

Why This Bit Matters

Then there’s durability. Cheap Trousers & Shorts feel like a bargain on day one. But when you’re binning them every couple of months and paying to re-embroider logos each time, that bargain’s long gone. Everything on this list is built to survive regular washing and proper daily wear.

We carry 509+ styles in the Trousers & Shorts range, so you’re not short of choice. Brands like Portwest, Uneek, Fruit of the Loom and Russell, all of them proven by thousands of UK businesses. And there’s no minimum order, so start with a handful and scale up when you’re ready.

The Ones We Keep Recommending

Here’s what comes up most often when customers ask us:

1. Towel City TC052 Short Pyjamas Set In A Bag (from £13.49)

One of our top sellers, and it earns it. Good fabric, sizing that stays consistent across the range, and it takes embroidery beautifully. Your logo looks sharp on day one. It still looks sharp after the hundredth wash.

2. Portwest EV443 EV4 Shell Trousers (from £119.99)

If you pinned us down to one pick from this range, these would be near the top. The Portwest EV443 EV4 Shell Trousers land right between quality and value. Well made, without the premium tag some brands slap on.

3. Larkwood Toddler joggers (from £5.99)

A proper workhorse. We’ve sent Larkwood Toddler joggers out to everyone from two-person startups to big contractors, and the feedback keeps coming back the same. Comfy, hard-wearing, and smart with a logo on it.

4. Portwest CD114 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Shorts (from £16.49)

Portwest CD114 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Shorts just works. Nothing flashy about it. Just well-made shorts your team will actually reach for. We’ve had firms start with 5 and come back for 50.

5. Portwest CD111 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Work Trousers (from £20.99)

Another workhorse. Portwest CD111 WX1 Two Tone Cotton Work Trousers have gone out to startups and large contractors alike, and people keep reordering them. Comfortable, durable, and they look tidy branded up.

6. Portwest C387 Lined Action Trousers (from £35.99)

If you asked for one recommendation, these would be in the running. The Portwest C387 Lined Action Trousers sit in that quality-meets-value spot, well made without the fancy price tag.

A Quick Buying Guide

Match the Garment to the Job

Sounds obvious. It’s still the thing people get wrong most. Indoor teams want breathable and light. Outdoor crews need weather resistance. Warehouse staff sit somewhere in the middle. Start with where the kit’s actually worn and the right choice usually sorts itself out.

Customisation: What Works Best

We do both embroidery and printing on all our Trousers & Shorts. Rough rule: embroidery for small logos and a smart finish, printing for bigger designs or busy artwork. Stuck? Send us the logo and we’ll tell you what’ll work.

Budget Considerations

Good Trousers & Shorts needn’t cost the earth. The picks here genuinely earn their keep. They last longer, they look better, and the branding holds, so you’re not paying to replace them every five minutes. We do bulk pricing too if you’re kitting out a bigger team.

Ready to Get Started?

We’ve been sorting UK businesses out with branded Trousers & Shorts for over two decades. 5 or 500, doesn’t matter, we’ll get you decent kit, proper branding, and delivery inside 5-7 working days. Have a browse through the full range or Get in touch if you want a steer.

Common Questions

Do you supply women’s fit Trousers & Shorts?

We do. Most ranges come in women’s, men’s and unisex fits. And the women’s cuts are properly tailored, not just shrunk-down men’s ones. They’re cut to fit well and look the part.

What if I’m not sure which Trousers & Shorts to choose?

That’s what we’re here for. Tell us your industry, team size and budget, and we’ll suggest the best options. No pressure, no hard sell. Just honest advice.

Can I get Trousers & Shorts embroidered with my logo?

Course you can, it’s our bread and butter. Every product in the range can be embroidered or printed with your company logo. We send a free proof before we start, and there’s no minimum order.

Are your Trousers & Shorts suitable for printing as well as embroidery?

Most are, yes. Some fabrics suit one method better than the other. hi-vis, for instance, is usually printed rather than embroidered. We’ll always tell you the best approach for your garments and design.

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Written by Andy · Founder, Xcel Print & Promotions

Xcel Print & Promotions is a family-run UK workwear, branded-clothing and print company with over 20 years' experience. We embroider and print in-house from our base in Haverhill, Suffolk, with no minimum order, so this advice comes from kitting out real teams every working day, from single tradespeople to large sites and schools.

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