How to choose your electrician shorts?

What is the difference between shorts and bermudas?

Work shorts, construction shorts or work bermuda

Bermuda shorts or work shorts? The difference between these two workwear is, in general, in the length. Where the Bermuda shorts approach the knees, the length of the work shorts remains at mid-thigh.

Other personal protective equipment?

Work clothes for electricians: jacket, blouse or sweater

To accompany the work Bermuda electrician, we can select jackets, sweaters, vests or blouses, etc. The objective is to optimize the protection of the wearer during the work to be carried out.

Work clothes for electricians: coveralls, shorts and shoes

In some situations, the electrician must wear other work clothes. Professional activity requires better protection to avoid any danger and any risk.

• Working suits;
• Safety boots;
• Safety gloves;
• Work glasses, etc.

What are the selection criteria for your work shorts?

There are several types of work shorts based on various criteria. Find on Oxwork a wide range of models and brands of shorts.

Depending on size

Whether for men or women, there are all sizes of professional bermudas. It can range from XS to XXL, depending on the size of the wearer.

Depending on color

In the workwear market, you can find several colors for Bermuda shorts. It can be black, navy blue, khaki, gray, etc.

Depending on the environment

work bermudas or even shorts are often worn and appreciated during activities during periods of high heat or in summer. Because the manufacture of these outfits is made to be light and comfortable.

Depending on the number of pockets

Some bermudas for electricians have several pockets, between 4 and 8 pockets. With back and front pockets, they are useful for carrying certain tools and equipment for the electrician job such as pencil, screwdriver, phone, etc.

Depending on the manufacturing fabric

There are many models of Bermuda shorts made of various materials, thus offering advantages for their wearer. One can take as an example the stretch fabric which remains appreciated by workers, plumbers and in particular electricians. Among the materials used are:

• polyester for its strength and lightness;
• made of cotton for excellent ventilation and protection against moisture and perspiration;
• in cotton-polyester, frequently used, because this fabric is between the two previous materials.

According to standards

In exercising his profession, the plumber-electrician workwear must comply with and protect the electrician. Whether it is to avoid splashes, abrasions or the risk of electrocution, etc. standards must be in place. The EN 340 standard defines all the general requirements on protective clothing. The EN 14404 standard determines the work clothes of electricians, especially when their professional activities involve working on their knees.

Which pants for electricians?

In addition to shorts and work bermudas, the electrician can also opt for work pants. At Oxwork there is a whole range of models of work trousers that combine comfort, style and practicality.