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News Release from: Dickies (UK)
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 June 2005
Corporate clothing for the construction
industry
The range of corporate clothing Dickies can supply is as diverse as the many trades that make up the construction industry
Dickies Corporate Wear service has grown out of their extremely successful workwear business Having years' of experience in manufacturing tough, hardwearing workwear it is no surprise that many businesses look to Dickies for their corporate wear requirements
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Corporate clothing has many benefits including raising a company's profile and communicating its brand values.
But these advantages can only be maintained if the clothing is also fit for purpose and can withstand the wear and tear of their working environment.
This is particularly true for the construction industry where working conditions can be extremely demanding.
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The construction industry is a core market for Dickies, therefore their knowledge of fabrics and styles that are best suited for this sector of industry gives them a distinct advantage over their corporate wear competitors.
The range of corporate clothing Dickies can supply is as diverse as the many trades that make up the construction industry.
Bricklayers, plumbers, plasterers, electricians, painters and decorators, floor-layers and roofers can all be kitted out in a corporate style that is not only hardwearing and functional, but is fitted with numerous features to make the professional tradesman's job easier.
Trousers and coveralls can have kneepad pouches to allow flexible cushioned kneepads to be fitted, making the pain and discomfort of kneeling on hard or wet floors a thing of the past.
Garments can be designed with numerous pockets and pouches allowing hand tools to be carried comfortably, along with the essential mobile phone.
Additionally, Dickies can supply high performance clothing.
Therefore, the corporate image can also be extended to employees needing high visibility garments and other protective clothing.
All garments can have company names and logos added creating an unmistakable corporate identity for your workforce.
Dickies corporate wear conforms to all relevant safety standards, best illustrated by their superb range of safety footwear.
All styles in the Dickies Safety Footwear range have steel toe-caps in accordance with EN345 (200 Joules).
And with a wide selection of styles available, corporate wear clients in the construction industry are certain to find safety footwear suitable for their workforce that meets their budget.
Global sourcing of components combined with an international network of manufacturing partners enables Dickies to keep costs down without any loss of quality.
Dickies can also offer their clients the flexible manufacturing option of UK production which takes place at their factory in Somerset, where they have the capability to produce up to 5,000 garments a week.
Whether you are a small business or a major construction company, Dickies offers a totally integrated corporate wear solution.
With a modern 80,000 sq ft distribution centre managing 2 million garments each year, Dickies has the infrastructure to deliver tough functional corporate clothing within strict timescales and agreed budgets.
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