For decades, the Howie lab coat has been the garment of choice for laboratories, research facilities, pharmaceutical environments and food production settings. Designed with safety, hygiene and practicality in mind, Howie coats remain an essential piece of protective clothing for professionals working in environments where contamination control is critical.
We're excited to introduce our new range of Premium Howie Lab Coats, available in nine colours, three lengths and thirteen chest sizes, with optional text and logo embroidery to create a truly professional look. Whether you're outfitting an entire department, replacing existing workwear or simply looking for a laboratory coat that offers more choice, our premium range has been designed to provide the perfect combination of comfort, protection and style.
What is a Howie lab coat?
Unlike traditional laboratory coats with exposed buttons and lapels, Howie coats are specifically designed to offer enhanced protection in environments where hygiene and contamination control are essential. Their distinctive offset fastening and high neckline help to minimise exposure, while knitted cuffs provide a secure and comfortable fit around the wrists.
Originally developed for laboratory and scientific environments, Howie coats are now widely used in:
- Research laboratories
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Food production and processing
- Universities and colleges
- Veterinary laboratories
- Healthcare settings
- Quality control facilities
- Cleanroom environments
Their practical design makes them suitable for anyone who requires reliable protective clothing during day-to-day work.
Available in nine colours
While white remains the traditional choice for many laboratories, modern workplaces often use different colours (White, Red, Royal Blue, Sky Blue, Navy, Yellow, Grey, Purple & Green) to distinguish departments, teams or work areas. Our premium range is available in nine colours, giving businesses greater flexibility when choosing workwear for their staff.
Whether you're looking for classic white laboratory coats, colours to match your company branding or a simple way to differentiate between departments, the new range offers far more choice than a standard lab coat. Coloured laboratory coats can also help improve organisation in busy environments, making it easier to identify team members at a glance.
Three lengths for a better fit
One of the biggest frustrations with many laboratory coats is that they're only available in a single length. Taller wearers are often left with sleeves and hems that are too short, while others may find standard-length coats unnecessarily long.
Our Premium Howie range is available in three different lengths:
- Regular: 42 inches
- Tall: 44 inches
- Extra Tall: 46 inches
This allows wearers to choose a coat that not only fits comfortably around the chest but also provides the right body length for their height.
Whether you're working in a laboratory all day, moving between departments or spending hours on your feet, a properly fitting coat can make a significant difference to comfort and practicality.
Thirteen chest sizes for greater flexibility
In addition to three length options, our Premium Howie coats are available in thirteen chest sizes, ranging from 30 inches to 54 inches.
Many standard laboratory coats are only available in broad sizes such as Small, Medium and Large, which can make it difficult to find the right fit. By offering individual chest measurements, our premium range allows wearers to choose a coat that is better suited to their body shape and working environment.
Available chest sizes include: 30", 32", 34", 36", 38", 40", 42", 44", 46", 48", 50", 52" and 54".
This combination of thirteen chest sizes and three lengths means there are thirty-nine possible size combinations, making it much easier to find a laboratory coat that fits properly.
Personalise your Premium Howie lab coat with embroidery
For businesses, laboratories and educational institutions looking to create a more professional appearance, our Premium Howie lab coats can be personalised with both text and logo embroidery.
Text embroidery is ideal for adding employee names, job titles, department names, team identifiers and student names, helping staff and students quickly identify their coat in busy environments.
We also offer logo embroidery, allowing companies, universities and organisations to add their branding directly to their laboratory coats. Logos are typically embroidered above the left breast pocket, creating a smart and professional finish that reinforces your organisation's identity.
Personalised laboratory coats can help improve identification in busy workplaces, making it easier to distinguish between departments, laboratories or specialist teams. Many organisations choose to combine different coat colours with embroidered names or logos to create a consistent and professional appearance across their workforce.
Whether you need a single embroidered coat or a large order for an entire department, our team can help create a personalised solution tailored to your requirements. If you'd like to add a company, university or organisation logo, simply contact us with your artwork and we'll confirm the available options.
Designed for comfort and practicality
Laboratory coats are often worn for long shifts, so comfort is just as important as protection. Our Premium Howie coats have been designed with everyday use in mind, combining a professional appearance with practical features that make them suitable for demanding environments.
Key features include:
- Offset front fastening
- High neckline for additional protection
- Knitted cuffs
- Durable polycotton fabric
- Multiple pockets
- Machine-washable construction
- Nine colour options
- Three length choices
- Thirteen chest sizes
- Optional text embroidery
- Optional logo embroidery
Suitable for more than just laboratories
Although Howie coats are traditionally associated with scientific and research environments, they're increasingly used across a wide range of industries where hygiene, professionalism and contamination control are important.
They're particularly popular in food manufacturing, pharmaceutical production, quality assurance departments, healthcare settings, veterinary practices and educational institutions.
The combination of additional protection, extensive sizing options and professional embroidery makes them an excellent choice for businesses looking to standardise their workwear across multiple departments.
Finding the right Premium Howie coat
Choosing the right laboratory coat isn't just about selecting the correct chest size. Considering the coat length, colour and working environment can make a huge difference to comfort and practicality.
With nine colours, three lengths, thirteen chest sizes and optional embroidery available, our new Premium Howie range offers one of the most comprehensive selections of laboratory coats available, helping wearers find the perfect balance between protection, comfort and style.
Browse the full collection here:
https://www.foodsafetydirect.co.uk/collections/range-of-premium-howie-lab-coats
