Approved Occupational Clothing Guidelines 2006
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Durability
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Changes in colours, identifiers and patterns can detract from the design's ability to be easily recognised as approved occupational clothing and therefore also detract from its distinctive look. It is expected that the overall look or concept of an approved occupational clothing design must be able to last between three to five years and not be changed merely to follow the latest fashions.
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However, this requirement will not of itself prevent gradual changes to any design that does not disturb the overall look of that design, or prevent an employer totally changing its design(s) if it wishes to change its 'corporate' identity or consumer/public perceptions about the employing organisation or its employees.