Press release 2026-10-13
Top Swede launches connected work trousers featuring Quin technology
Top Swede, part of Båstadgruppen, is taking the next step into connected workwear. Three new craftsmen trousers will feature Quin Tag, enabling users to digitally store medical ID and other important information directly in the garment. In an emergency, the information can be accessed by holding a smart device close to the tag.
“We are seeing a strong trend towards technology moving ever closer to the user. By integrating Quin Tag into trousers, we are adding digital safety functionality to a garment that users already wear every day. The information can easily be accessed via a smartphone – something most people carry with them at all times,” says Kristin Hallbäck, Category Manager, Top Swede at Båstadgruppen.
The launch includesTop Swede 337 Craftsmen Trousers FSfor men,337 Craftsmen Trousers FS Wwith a women’s fit, and338 Craftsmen Trousers FS.
Both the 337 and 338 models are durable high-visibility work trousers made from four-way stretch fabric, developed for construction, trades and industry. The 337 trousers are certified according to EN ISO 20471, Class 2, while the 338 models are certified according to Class 1.
(Life-)critical information directly in the garment
Quin Tag makes it possible to digitally store medical ID and other critical information. The information is managed by the user via the Quin Within app. In the event of an accident or incident, someone nearby or emergency personnel can hold a smart device close to the tag to access the information the user has chosen to make available.
“Connected Head-to-Toe PPE is a major step forward for worker safety. With Quin technology now integrated across head protection, footwear and workwear within Båstadgruppen brands, intelligent safety is no longer limited to a single piece of PPE. Every job is different and so is the protection it demands. Båstadgruppen is leading the way by bringing connected technology across multiple categories of protection, giving workers greater choice in how they benefit from intelligent safety”, says Ani Surabhi, Founder & CEO, Quin.
Connected safety – from Head toToe
The launch also marks the next step in Båstadgruppen’s investment in connected personal safety – Connected PPE. Quin technology is already integrated into Guardio safety helmets and Monitor safety footwear. With Quin Tag now being integrated into Top Swede work trousers, the offering is expanding to include workwear.
“For us, the important thing is not to make workwear ‘smart’ for technology’s sake, but to focus on the tangible benefits the technology can provide. When safety functionality is built into equipment that people already wear at work, it becomes a natural part of the working day. The new trousers demonstrate that workwear also has an important role to play in connected workplace safety,” concludes Kristin Hallbäck, Category Manager, Top Swede at Båstadgruppen.
About Top Swede
Top Swede designs and develops functional workwear for demanding working environments, always with the user in focus. The range is developed for professionals in sectors including construction, industry, transport and service, with a focus on quality, fit and well-considered details that make a difference throughout the working day. Top Swede has a particularly strong offering in high-visibility workwear, combining high visibility and safety with functionality and comfort.
Top Swede is part of Båstadgruppen, one of the Nordic region’s leading suppliers of workwear and personal protective equipment.
About Båstadgruppen
Båstadgruppen is one of the Nordic region’s leading suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, corporate wear, safety and occupational footwear, and gloves, with sales through resellers across Europe. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of professionals across a wide range of industries.
For more information, please contact:
Alicia Larsson
Marketing Team Leader, Båstadgruppen
+46 70 551 37 81
alicia.larsson@bastadgruppen.com