How popular isDNC in search?
In August 2026, there were an estimated 2.4K branded searches for DNC worldwide which is up 26.3% over the last 11 months. DNC holds 10.6% estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide and is ranked 2nd of 5 competitors for search popularity. These are worldwide searches for English-language branded terms.
Hard Yakka80.1%
DNC10.6%
KingGee7.1%Bisley1.7%
Portwest0.49%
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Which hi vis clothing brands compete with DNC?
Share of Search by month for Hard Yakka, DNC, KingGee. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of search table
| Month | Hard Yakka | DNC | KingGee | Bisley | Portwest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 82% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 0.32% |
| Nov 2025 | 82% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 0.32% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 79.3% | 10.2% | 8.6% | 1.7% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 79% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 2.1% | 0.27% |
| Mar 2026 | 82% | 8.6% | 7.2% | 1.8% | 0.41% |
| Apr 2026 | 82% | 8.6% | 7.3% | 1.8% | 0.32% |
| May 2026 | 79.8% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 0.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 78.8% | 10.4% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 0.39% |
| Jul 2026 | 78.4% | 10.1% | 8.5% | 2.5% | 0.48% |
| Aug 2026 | 80.1% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 0.49% |
| Sep 2026 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 80.1% | 18.1K | +22.3% | +1.7 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.6% | 2.4K | +26.3% | +0.6 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 7.1% | 1.6K | 0% | -1.4 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 1.7% | 390 | -18.8% | -0.8 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.49% | 110 | +22.2% | 0 points |
80.1%
Held 1st. 18.1K estimated branded searches, +22.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
2.
DNC10.6%
Held 2nd. 2.4K estimated branded searches, +26.3% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
3.
KingGee7.1%
Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.4 points.
4.
Bisley
1.7%
Held 4th. 390 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.8 points.
5.
Portwest
0.49%
Held 5th. 110 estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare search popularity between DNC and its closest rivals
How has branded search demand for DNC changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for DNC worldwide rose from 1.9K to 2.4K.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DNC’s estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide increased from 8.6% to 10.6%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, DNC’s estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide peaked at 10.6% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.6% in March 2026.
How did search popularity change for hi vis clothing brands worldwide in August 2026?
5 changes

In August 2026, Hard Yakka gained estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide, from 78.4% to 80.1%.

In August 2026, DNC gained estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide, from 10.1% to 10.6%.

In August 2026, KingGee lost estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide, from 8.5% to 7.1%.
In August 2026, Bisley lost estimated Share of Search among hi vis clothing brands worldwide, from 2.5% to 1.7%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Portwest worldwide rose 57.1% over 11 measured months, from 70 to 110 in August 2026.
How is DNC measured?
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using DNC’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
1 branded search term
- dnc workwear
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