work clothes recommendations

[matz]

bet you don't get asked this often!

Work trousers - whats best out there?

I need ones that are lightweight and durable. Not bothered about loads of pockets etc. I've tried Alexander Workwear and I hate em. Trousers always seem to end up half way down my arse or the belts so tight I can't breathe properly Jeans are out because they're too heavy and too sticky.

Any pointers for decent work trousers???

 

[Tim 77]

Snickers do me just fine, teflon coated and light weight!


http://www.snickersdirect.co.uk/trousers-c-5134.html?osCsid=59defe0e36d1579fe7c7238b5c2b4edb

Dickies are good too

http://www.dickiesstore.co.uk/dickies-workwear/workwear-trousers/

 

[wanabechippie]

Been wearing a pair of DuraKit trousers for hefty warehouse/outdoor DIY work (bending, yomping, kneeling in ****e..) for a few months now. Really comfy with no sign of '*******-breeze' . Tons of pockets (should you need them) and knee pad pouch thingies.

Got em from B&Q for £20. I'd buy the same again when (if) these die.

 

[dandoherty]

bet you don't get asked this often!

Work trousers - whats best out there?

I need ones that are lightweight and durable. Not bothered about loads of pockets etc. I've tried Alexander Workwear and I hate em. Trousers always seem to end up half way down my a**e or the belts so tight I can't breathe properly Jeans are out because they're too heavy and too sticky.

Any pointers for decent work trousers???

http://mammothworkwear.com/search/dickies-work-trousers

they have a big range of trousers all sorts really dickies,timberland,cofra,caterpillar give them a wirl
or there is ebrookes as well

 

[Inky Pete]

I wear Dickies Redhawks for work, with knee pads in them and a nice wide Dickies belt to keep them up and hang stuff off.

 

[DIYerHELP]

Try:

www.dickiesstore.co.uk

Have a live chat with the online customer service woman, they will advise!

 

[^neo^]

Scruffs.
I'm a welder and about the only ones i've found that don't burn

http://www.scaffold-towers.com/scruffs.html

 

[r896neo]

depends what you do with them, I've bought cheap and dear ones but no matter what they are made of it only takes catching them while climbing scaffold to tear them, it sure feels nicer to replace them when they cost 10quid as opposed to 35

 

[mconnx]

depends what you do with them, I've bought cheap and dear ones but no matter what they are made of it only takes catching them while climbing scaffold to tear them, it sure feels nicer to replace them when they cost 10quid as opposed to 35

I agree! The whole point of work trousers is you don't care too much about destroying them, for me the main thing is comfort... especially on hot/sticky days.

I have gone through many expensive variations of Dickies trousers over the years but finally settled with a pair of Tuff Stuff work trousers. Not the most popular brand around but at £15 a pair and slightly baggy (not jean like) they certainly work for me =)

Do a Google Shopping search for the best price...

The best I can find at the moment is http://mammothworkwear.com/work-trousers/knee-pad-trousers/tuffstuff-pro-work-trousers-p1123.htm

 

[^woody^]

Snickers and Dickies have horrible material, in their standard ranges, and are really sweaty in warm conditions

Also, their cut is crap and too tight at the hips and around the thighs - seems like they were modelled off a cylindrical shaped human

I've being using thick cotton Dunlop trousers for years now - the usual side and multiple pockets ... plus a specific phone holder pocket and pencil/bit holders too. And lots of room to move about in.

 

[RF Lighting]

Snickers get my vote.

I've been wearing them for years, and would never buy anything else.

I have the Dura Twill ones for general wearing, and a pair of the heavy cotton ones for draughty sites in winter.

I also have some pirate trousers which are like long shorts but with knee pads for the really hot weather.

 

[Thermo]

i expect after 2 years wear matz has probably worked out which ones are best!

 

[DIYedboy]

I've used snickers and dickies but by far the best are Tranemo (swedish I think), they aint cheap but ya gets what ya pays for in this world!

 

[JohnD]

slightly off-topic

I sometimes wear braces which stop your trs slipping down, even if they are quite loose at the waist.