If you are an employer or employee in a sector where no office work is performed, work clothing is always a must. It is not only about being recognizable as a company or as staff, but especially about your own safety. Safety shoes, safety trousers, safety jackets, they are made to look trendy but are mainly there for practical and protective considerations.
Features of work jackets
First of all, it is important that the safety jackets are comfortable. When a jacket is too small it pinches and you cannot move freely. Squeezing can cause injuries. A jacket that is too large is also not useful because it can get caught on objects and in machinery. Suitable and safe work clothing ensures that you can work better which increases productivity and reduces the chances of accidents and discomfort.
A work jacket can take a beating and can be worn in tough working conditions. It offers protection against cold and rain, but also against overheating. The jacket must not absorb dirt and moisture and must be easy to clean. It depends on the type of work which jacket you need. Work jackets must therefore also be safe and functional.
In addition to the right fabric and material, some important features are:
- Long service life, wear-resistant
- Strong material
- Dirt and water repellent
- Windproof
- Easy to clean
- Absorbs and drains body fluids
- Breathable
- Insulating
- Fire-resistant or fire-retardant
- Shoulders are reinforced with extra wear-resistant fabric
- Two-way zipper for comfortable sitting, kneeling and bending
- Velcro-adjustable cuffs, with wind cuffs in the sleeves
- A storm flap with water barrier.
- 'Napoleon pocket' between the zipper and storm flap. This way your jacket can remain closed and you can still store things
- Diagonally placed side pockets with flap to prevent rain
- Adjustable, elastic waist and hip cords to prevent cold and wind
Work jackets, which brand do you use?
There are many brands that produce work jackets. Some brands are Clique, Havep, Helly Hansen, Hydrowear, Jobman, Mascot, OXXA, Roots and Tricorp. Here we highlight the best-selling brands of work jackets for you.
Helly Hansen work jackets
The work jackets from Helly Hansen come from Scandinavia. The brand is known for quality and innovation. The jackets offer optimal protection in tough working conditions, through waterproofing and breathable technology. Dry, safe and comfortable. New technology is combined with Scandinavian design. This way you benefit optimally from the best work clothing.