Workwear


The Summer months have passed and the cold has crept in meaning it’s time to review your workwear. It’s vital that your clothing not only protects you but is also comfortable, warm and durable. High visibility clothing is essential for workers up and down the country


who provide vital services in harsh conditions and dangerous environments. The importance of this type of clothing cannot be overstated: it protects hard-working people on a daily basis. It’s extremely important as the dark nights draw in and lighting turns poor. High-vis clothing should be certified to EN standard EN471, a legal requirement that ensures the garments protect the wearer from dangers to life or permanent injury. The Blåkläder range is certified and includes trousers, jackets and weather protective articles, all of which are comfortable and of the highest quality. When working hard it’s important to keep warm and dry whilst still


being efficient and layering up is a great way of doing this. On your first layer you should have a good undergarment to help absorb moisture and wick it away. This will help to regulate the body’s temperature. The next layer is insulation; as the temperature drops this layer helps to maintain your body heat through the use of a flannel shirt or fleece garment. The final layer is protection. This is the shield that protects you from cold, rain and wind. Look for outerwear with hidden cuffs, snow locks over zips, fleece lining and a zip all the way up to the collar. A waterproof jacket is absolutely invaluable in wet and cold weather, it will enable you to work outside for longer in harsh conditions and by keeping dry you will also keep warm. For extra warmth winter overalls are also available. They provide head to toe wind and waterproof protection with a quilt lining and as it is an all in one garment it is more effective at keeping out the cold. If your


feet become cold and wet


you’ll freeze no matter what you have on the rest of your body. A good tip is to have at least two pairs of work shoes/boots so that you always have one clean and dry pair ready for when you need to go out to work. Rubber boots are great for wet weather due to their thick water resistant nature and can also be great for snow and ice if you choose a pair with a good sole for maximum grip. Don’t forget to invest in a good pair of gloves and a warm hat and you


should be ready to go! A good winter workwear wardrobe should be high on your list of


priorities as an industry professional. It’s important to ensure all clothing is great quality, durable, comfortable and protective. Leading Swedish workwear manufacturer Blåkläder has a well-earned reputation for making some of the industries most robust, hard-wearing and practical workwear and can help ensure you’re protected the best you can be. Craig Phillips is the brand ambassador for leading Swedish workwear manufacturer Blåkläder. Visit the website: www.blaklader.com/gb


The Craftsman’s Favourite Renowned for superior working jacket technology, Snickers is upgrading its new ‘Soft Shell’ Jacket and winter Vest for professional tradesmen and women. They’re really well designed with a selection of sizes and colours, plus they


deliver extremely good value for money and fulfill every basic need while working on site. With a stretchable, breathable and water-repellant polyester fabric, the jackets


have a soft, warm fleece inner layer to ward off the autumn chills. The revolutionary ergonomic design in the jacket’s pre-bent sleeves, enables you to count on plenty of comfort and freedom of movement whatever you’re doing at work. As with all Snickers working clothes, they’re packed with functionality including


plenty of pockets both inside and out plus reflective strips for enhanced visibility. The ‘Soft Shell’ Jackets and Winter Vests are available in a wide range of sizes and a selection of colours to suit your business’ profiling needs. For more information on Snickers ‘Soft Shell’ Jackets visit the website at


www.snickersworkwear.com. Alternatively, call the Snickers Helpline on 01484 854788.


JCB Workwear –


The New Generation Progressive Safety who hold the sole distribution rights for the manufacture of


safety footwear and workwear under the world famous JCB brand are now ready to launch their NEW GENERATION RANGE Following on from the hugely successful first collection of JCB workwear, the


exciting new range comprises footwear and workwear re-engineered to reflect a changing market place and the move to a style of workwear which transfers easily from the traditional workplace to the world outside. All the popular safety footwear styles have been retained and augmented with


two new boots and a new brown hiker with a non-metal toecap and midsole. The safety footwear has dual density soles for maximum comfort in wear. Several of the styles feature water resistant uppers and a waterproof and breathable lining for extra protection in adverse weather conditions. Trousers have triple stitched seams, with hardwearing fabric providing excellent


durability. They also feature reinforced kneepad pockets and hardwearing, abrasion resistant fabric at the hem. Styles are multi-pocketed and well suited for wear by people in all trades and professions. New garments include the


Bamford Jacket, Stretton Soft Shell Jacket and a new hoodie, T-shirt and polo shirt complete the range. All upper body garments have


triple stitched seams and are manufactured from a variety of heavy weight fabrics. Contrast stitching ensures that the garments look stylish whilst still being able to withstand the rigours of the workplace. For more information e-mail:


jdyson@psf.co.uk or visit www.psf.co.uk


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