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What does your working day need?
Trousers for movement
Check trousers in your usual working positions. Reinforcement and pockets should suit the wear and tools involved.
- Try crouching
- Check pocket positions
- Assess knee space
An insulating layer
Compare warmth and room beneath the weather layer. Less insulation is often more comfortable during strenuous work.
- Assess warmth needs
- Try layers together
- Move the sleeves freely
Rain protection
Choose clothing with the stated protection needed for wet work. Check that pockets and fastenings remain accessible with your equipment.
- Read water protection
- Compare hem length
- Allow for equipment
Women's fit
Compare jackets and trousers by actual measurements. Shoulder, hip and knee movement matters more than a familiar clothing size.
- Use the size chart
- Check movement
- Allow for inner layers
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Workwear
Work clothing needs to move with you and suit the weather. Compare trousers, insulation and outer layers for your tasks and workplace requirements.
Key points
- Check trousers while crouching and kneeling with the pockets filled.
- Reinforcement helps where the fabric regularly rubs against the ground.
- Wet working days need explicitly described rain protection.
- Match required protective features to the garment's marking.
What does the job involve?
| Use | Choose | Bear in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent crouching and kneeling | ChooseFlexible trousers with suitable reinforcement | Bear in mindAdd compatible knee pads if required. |
| Cool surroundings | ChooseInsulating middle layer | Bear in mindCheck room beneath the outer jacket and freedom to move. |
| Rain and wind | ChooseWeatherproof outer layer | Bear in mindCompare seams, closures and hem length. |
Trousers or a weather layer?
Work trousers (Freedom to move)
Compare movement, reinforcement and pocket position. Knee-pad pockets need compatible inserts.
- Advantage: Features close to the task
- Drawback: Extra pockets may obstruct kneeling
Weather jacket (Outer layer)
A suitable jacket keeps wind and rain out. Depending on temperature, add insulation underneath.
- Advantage: Adjust weather protection separately
- Drawback: Needs a separate warm layer
What to look for
| Question | In brief | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Can the trousers move? | In briefTry crouching and a high step | WhyThe waist and knees need room in working positions. Filled pockets should not press uncomfortably. |
| Where are the pockets? | In briefMatch the tools you carry | WhyCompare pocket positions with your movements and any harness you wear. |
| Which layer provides warmth? | In briefConsider activity and surroundings | WhyActive work often needs less insulation than standing still in a cool environment. |
| What is required? | In briefCheck workplace specifications | WhyTasks with particular hazards need protective clothing explicitly designed for those requirements. |
Common questions
Can I wear any outdoor trousers at work?
Compare the demands of the job and workplace. Where hazards or required protective features apply, select appropriately marked clothing.
Do I need knee pads?
If you frequently work kneeling, consider purpose-made pads and compatible trousers. The inserts need to sit correctly in their pockets and suit the task.
How do I compare weather protection?
Read the details for outer fabric, seams and fastenings. Check back length, sleeves and hood against your working movements and equipment.
How much space do I need under a jacket?
Try it with the layers you intend to wear. Shoulders and sleeves should move freely when reaching, while the hem still covers your back in working positions.
Last updated: November 2026