Product category:
Builders Merchants
News Release from: Dickies (UK) | Subject: Bodywarmers
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 August 2006
Bodywarmers for the construction
industry
Dickies include four bodywarmers in its workwear range suitable for those employed in the construction industry.
The bodywarmer has become a standard workwear garment for many workers in the construction industry Workers often find that a coat or jacket is too restrictive but the sleeveless bodywarmer gives them the freedom of movement needed to work quickly and efficiently, while still keeping them warm
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 25 May 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Van Kit Man to the Rescue
To ensure workers have their PPE close at hand, Van Kit Man - in collaboration with the UK's leading workwear manufacturer Dickies - has launched the Safety Van Kit.
Preventing workers painful knee joints
Dickies (UK) fit kneepad pouches that take flexible cushioned kneepads in several of their workwear garments.
Dickies, the UK's premier workwear manufacturer, include four bodywarmers in its workwear range suitable for those employed in the construction industry.
For 2006 Dickies has introduced two new bodywarmers to its range.
Firstly, there is the Professional Combat Bodywarmer.
Further reading
Dickies workwear scientifically tested
Dickies has embarked on a programme of scientific testing of the most popular lines from their workwear range.
High visibility for winter safety from Dickies
All the garments in Dickies High Visibility range meet the requirements of The Safety at Street Works and Road Works Code of Practice.
Manufactured from a hardwearing Polyester/Cotton mix that is a proven workwear fabric, the Super Combat Bodywarmer has a yarn dyed check lining and a zip front with velcro fastening storm flap.
Numerous pockets are incorporated into the design to allow the wearer to carry all those indispensable items they need during the day.
The Professional Combat Bodywarmer is available in three colours: black, green and navy.
The second new bodywarmer is part of the Eisenhower range, a workwear collection designed for those in the building industry looking for work clothing with modern streetwear style.
The Eisenhower Bodywarmer is made from Oxford Polyester and has a Polyurethane (PU) coating.
Navy in colour with black trim and reflective piping across the chest, this garment combines the hardwearing and durable characteristics of Dickies workwear with contemporary design.
The quilted nylon lining provides warmth and there is a full zip front with a stud and velcro fastened storm flap.
Once again there are plenty of pockets.
The High Visibility Reversible Bodywarmer combines all the qualities of the bodywarmer with the added benefit of EN471 Class 2 protection.
This PU coated Polyester Saturn Yellow bodywarmer has two 5cm reflective strips around the body and one over each shoulder, a zip front and an external mobile phone pocket.
By simply reversing the garment you cam create another wearer option: a navy quilted Polyester/Cotton bodywarmer.
This versatile garment is excellent value.
Finally, there is the Redhawk Bodywarmer.
Made from an extremely hardwearing Polyester/Cotton fabric it features a zip front, side elasticated waistband, stand collar, and plenty of pockets including a mobile phone pocket on the chest.
The bodywarmer has proved to be an ideal workwear garment for the construction industry and Dickies offers four different styles, all displaying the quality construction and hardwearing characteristics for which the Brand is renowned.
• Dickies (UK): contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Buildingtalk email newsletter
• Buildingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
