Our story · Our team · Melbourne

Built by people who’ve
worn the uniform.

BWW isn’t a faceless supplier. We’re a family business built by entrepreneurs who spent 30+ years running companies that needed great uniforms — and got tired of the industry letting them down.

30+
Years in business
100%
Family owned
5★
Google rating
20+
Partner brands
The story

Laresa Bassi has been in business for herself since she was 19. A mobile hairdresser, then a donut franchise, then labour hire, then a traffic management company she co-founded with husband Ronnie in 2007. In 2022, they sold Construct Traffic to a listed company.

Through every one of those businesses, Laresa was creating her own logos, merch, and uniform artwork — never relying on branding companies to get it right. She understood what businesses actually needed from their uniforms because she lived it firsthand.

When the time came for the next chapter, she teamed up with daughters Bianca and Sophie and lifelong family friend Kylie James to build something different — a workwear company that actually solves the problem, not just sells the garment.

The result is BWW. A family business with serious commercial experience behind it, a custom-built uniform management platform, and a showroom in Tullamarine that clients actually want to visit.

Age 19

First business

Laresa starts as a mobile hairdresser — the first of many ventures.

1997

Meets Ronnie

Together they launch Larry’s Labor Hire, later rebranded to Construct Personnel.

2007

Construct Traffic

Founded and grew a traffic management company from the ground up.

2022

Sold to a listed company

Construct Traffic acquired — proof that building something properly pays off.

Now

Bassi Workwear

A family business built on 30+ years of commercial experience — and a mission to fix uniform management for good.

The team

The people behind BWW.

A tight team with a broad range of skills — and a shared commitment to doing things properly.

LB
Founder & Director
Laresa Bassi

30+ years of entrepreneurship, branding, and building businesses from the ground up. Laresa brings the vision, the experience, and the drive that makes BWW different.

KJ
Sales
Kylie James

Lifelong family friend and the engine behind BWW’s client relationships. Kylie anticipates what clients need and makes sure they get it — every time.

BB
Accounts
Bianca Bassi

Keeping the numbers clean and the business running smoothly. Bianca manages accounts with precision so clients never have to worry about the financial side.

SB
Design
Sophie Bassi

The creative force behind how your brand comes to life on garments. Sophie blends current trends with timeless presentation to make workwear that actually looks good.

BWW Bassi Workwear showroom Tullamarine Melbourne
Our showroom

52 Barrie Rd,
Tullamarine.

We’re not an online catalogue. We’re a proper showroom where you can see the garments, feel the quality, and talk through your uniform program face to face.

By appointment only — because every client deserves proper attention, not a rushed walk-through.

  • Sample garments across every category
  • In-house embroidery and heat transfer demos
  • One-on-one consultation with the team
  • On-site visits available across Melbourne
  • Virtual consultations for interstate clients
Book a showroom visit
How we work

What makes BWW different.

We’ve built the business we always wished existed when we were the client.

01

Business, not retail

We focus entirely on B2B relationships. No walk-in retail, no one-off orders. Every client gets proper attention and a proper solution.

02

We built the platform

Most workwear companies sell garments. We built a full uniform management system — portals, allowances, approvals, and automation — because we knew it was needed.

03

Brand first

Laresa has been creating brand identity and uniform artwork for 30+ years. We treat your uniform as a brand asset, not a commodity purchase.

04

Family owned

When you work with BWW, you’re dealing with the people who built it and care about it. No account managers who move on. No offshore call centres.

Sustainability

Ethical sourcing.
No shortcuts.

We don’t manufacture garments — we partner with brands that do it properly. That means working with suppliers committed to ethical production, quality materials, and responsible manufacturing.

We guide clients toward products that last longer, reducing replacement cycles and waste. Better for your budget, better for the planet.

Talk to us about sourcing

Partners include AS Colour, Bisley, Syzmik and Biz Collection — all committed to responsible production standards

OEKO-TEX certified heat transfer inks — water-based, safe for staff and the environment

We focus on quality over quantity — garments that last reduce waste and replacement costs

Supplier certifications and sustainability documentation available on request

Australian owned and operated — decisions made locally, not offshore

Come and meet the team.

Book a showroom visit or a 20-minute demo and see what BWW can do for your business.

52 Barrie Rd Tullamarine · By appointment · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm