How popular isTRUEWERK?
In September 2026, people searched for TRUEWERK by name about 60,500 times worldwide, an 18.2% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 4.2% of all global workwear brand searches, placing TRUEWERK fifth out of 12 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workwear brands, TRUEWERK appeared in four of the five answers and was the fourth most recommended of the 12.
TRUEWERK is the fifth most searched of 12 competitors and the fourth most recommended in AI answers.
AriatShare of searches 47.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th- Duluth Trading CompanyShare of searches 31.6%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
BlåkläderShare of searches 6.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
PortwestShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –- TRUEWERKShare of searches 4.2%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
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Top workwear brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, TRUEWERK was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. TRUEWERK is the fourth most recommended of the 12.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Carhartt5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Dickies5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Duluth Trading Company4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- TRUEWERK4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ariat2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Blåkläder2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Red Kap2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Wrangler RIGGS Workwear2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Portwest0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hard Yakka0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workwear brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workwear brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workwear brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workwear brand for tradespeople?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“workwear brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“durable workwear”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which workwear brands compete with TRUEWERK?
Share of searches by month for Ariat, Duluth Trading Company, Blåkläder, Portwest, TRUEWERK, Red Kap. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Ariat | Duluth Trading Company | Blåkläder | Portwest | TRUEWERK | Red Kap | Carhartt | Dickies | Hard Yakka | Caterpillar | Wrangler RIGGS Workwear | Bisley |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.6% | 30.5% | 6.1% | 5% | 5% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 0.55% | 0.3% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 45.3% | 37.3% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 5% | 1.5% | 1% | 1% | 0.82% | 0.45% | 0.2% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.9% | 38.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.46% | 0.21% | 0.01% |
| Jan 2026 | 47.2% | 31.5% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1% | 0.57% | 0.31% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.6% | 26.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.58% | 0.32% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 53.2% | 23.8% | 5.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.52% | 0.35% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.5% | 23.9% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.03% |
| May 2026 | 50.6% | 27.7% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 6.8% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.27% | 0.04% |
| Jun 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.85% | 1.3% | 0.57% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
| Jul 2026 | 43.9% | 35.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.97% | 1.2% | 0.53% | 0.29% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 48.5% | 32.5% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.48% | 0.26% | 0.03% |
| Sep 2026 | 47.2% | 31.6% | 6.4% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1% | 1% | 0.38% | 0.25% | 0.03% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 47.2% | 673K | 0% | -1.3 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 31.6% | 450K | 0% | -0.9 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 6.4% | 90.5K | +49.6% | +2 points | |
| 4, moved from 5th to 4th | 4.2% | 60.5K | +22.2% | +0.7 pointsmoved from 5th to 4th | |
| 5, moved from 4th to 5th | 4.2% | 60.5K | 0% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 4th to 5th | |
| 6, held 6th | 2.3% | 33.1K | +22.1% | +0.4 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 1.3% | 18.1K | -18.5% | -0.3 points | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 1% | 14.8K | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 8th to 9th | 1% | 14.8K | -18.2% | -0.3 pointsmoved from 8th to 9th | |
| 10, held 10th | 0.38% | 5.4K | -18.2% | -0.1 points | |
| 11, held 11th | 0.25% | 3.6K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.03% | 390 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
Ariat47.2%
Held 1st. 673K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.
31.6%
Held 2nd. 450K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.
6.4%
Held 3rd. 90.5K estimated branded searches, +49.6% vs prior month. Share +2 points.
4.
Portwest4.2%
Moved from 5th to 4th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, +22.2% vs prior month. Share +0.7 points.
5.TRUEWERK
4.2%
Moved from 4th to 5th. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Red Kap2.3%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, +22.1% vs prior month. Share +0.4 points.
7.
Carhartt1.3%
Held 7th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, -18.5% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
8.
Dickies1%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
1%
Moved from 8th to 9th. 14.8K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.3 points.
10.
Caterpillar0.38%
Held 10th. 5.4K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
0.25%
Held 11th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
12.
Bisley0.03%
Held 12th. 390 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
Compare popularity between TRUEWERK and its closest rivals
Every comparison with TRUEWERK
11 comparisons
How has branded search demand for TRUEWERK changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for TRUEWERK worldwide fell from 74K to 60.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TRUEWERK’s share of searches among workwear brands worldwide decreased from 5% to 4.2%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, TRUEWERK’s share of searches among workwear brands worldwide peaked at 6.8% in May 2026 and was lowest at 4.2% in December 2025.
How did search popularity change for workwear brands worldwide in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Portwest overtook TRUEWERK to rank 4th among workwear brands worldwide, with 4.2% of the searches.

In September 2026, Blåkläder gained share of searches among workwear brands worldwide, from 4.4% to 6.4%.

In September 2026, Ariat lost share of searches among workwear brands worldwide, from 48.5% to 47.2%.
In September 2026, Duluth Trading Company lost share of searches among workwear brands worldwide, from 32.5% to 31.6%.
TRUEWERK’s share of searches among workwear brands worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 5.2% to 4.2% in September 2026.

In September 2026, Dickies rose from 9th to 8th among workwear brands worldwide.
How are TRUEWERK’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using TRUEWERK’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.
- truewerk
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Where does TRUEWERK compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workwear brands | 5th of 12 | 4.2% | Shown above |
| Work shorts brands | 2nd of 6 | 11.5% | Show ranking |

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