About us

Quality Workwear, Trusted Heritage.

Welcome to Avendi, your specialist destination for high-performance workwear, safety footwear, and PPE. While Avendi is our dedicated platform for the modern tradesperson, our roots in UK business supply run deep.

Our Identity & Heritage

Avendi and Harper Office are official trading styles of Harper Martin Limited, a family-owned British business established in 1985.  For nearly 40 years, Harper Martin Limited has been a reliable partner to UK industry. We launched Harper Office to provide comprehensive office supply solutions, and subsequently developed Avendi to meet the rigorous demands of the technical workwear market. By focusing on specialist brands like Snickers Workwear, Portwest, and Solid Gear, we ensure our customers receive the best protection and comfort available.

Why Trust Avendi?

  • Established Expertise: We aren’t a "new" internet startup. We leverage the 40-year procurement expertise and stable infrastructure of Harper Martin Limited.
  • Authorised UK Stockist: We are official partners with the brands we sell. This ensures every product is 100% genuine and backed by full manufacturer warranties.
  • Transparent Logistics: To provide the widest range possible, we ship from our central hub in Braintree, Essex and via direct-from-brand distribution centres. This allows us to offer the latest releases across all sizes and colours.

Business Transparency

In accordance with UK business regulations and for your peace of mind, our formal company details are provided below:
  • Legal Entity Name: Harper Martin Limited
  • Trading Names: Avendi, Avendi Workwear, Harper Office
  • Company Registration Number: 01908388 (Registered in England & Wales)
  • VAT Registration Number: GB 415 6479 40
  • Registered Office & Operations: G2 The Plaza, Great Notley, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AU

Our Commitment

Whether you are a sole trader looking for a single pair of trousers or a procurement manager outfitting a team of hundreds, we apply the same family-business values: reliability, technical knowledge, and fair pricing.
If you have any questions about our products or our business structure, please Contact Our Team.