What are the best work pants for women?

What are the best work pants for women?

How do you know if pants are for women?

There is a whole range of work clothes at your fingertips, combining comfort and practicality. Work trousers for men and women remain protective equipment. It is necessary to select workwear for women according to certain characteristics. These include, for example, size, price-performance ratio, models and brand, such as Carhartt. Similarly, the price and the materials also come into play in the final choice of the garment.

The job for women and men

To select the model of work pants, you must first consider the trade. A pastry chef does not have the same activities as a plumber. A construction worker needs trousers and work clothes adapted to the constraints of his work.

The type of overalls for work: jeans, stretch, construction site

There is a whole range of models of women's work pants which is suitable for various professions. The fact that the work pants are for women remains an important feature. At the time of purchase, size, models and material, whether polyester or cotton, matter.

Among the existing models that may be suitable for women, the following can be mentioned:

  • Multi-pocket cargo pants;
  • Slim stretch work trousers;
  • Classic women's navy work trousers;
  • Construction pants;
  • Work jeans;
  • Denim pants;
  • The work shorts.

Material preferred

The work pants for men or women are made from materials such as fiber synthetic and natural fiber. Some models of pants are made of natural fibers such as cotton, hemp or even jute. Cotton is an excellent choice, it facilitates the evacuation of perspiration. Cotton is often mixed with polyester. Most of the time, the models are designed with 35% cotton and 65% polyester. In addition to cotton, some models are made of synthetic textile fiber. This material has excellent resistance to abrasion and friction.

Size, cut, color and pockets

Cut: stylish, small size, lightweight

Cuts can be slim, fitted, straight, loose, etc. always in various materials such as cotton, polyester or others. The models of work trousers are adapted to the morphology of women. The work pants must therefore fit at the knees, left and right legs, etc. Manufacturers make workwear in different designs and cuts. They adjust the lengths according to the needs of the user, taking design and size into account.

Professional trouser size

The size must suit the length of the legs while offering freedom of movement and without hindering them. For this, it is recommended to take the size of the workers before ordering the clothes. Depending on the models and materials, good work pants must suit the size of the wearer. The size must ensure optimal comfort.

Strong, expensive and resistant safety pants

With the size and fit, good work pants should withstand the movement of the worker. If the latter moves a lot as part of his activity, he can opt for stretch pants. This one, for example, combines design with excellent material. You have to bet on the extensibility of the pants and the ventilation thanks to the natural fibers (cotton), especially for construction workers. The choice is also influenced by the fact that the user must carry certain work tools.

Best colors: black, white, blue, etc.

On the market, you can find different models in several colors that can be adapted to the trades. A construction worker needs heavy duty work pants with a dark color, the traditional overalls. On the other hand, a landscaper will opt for a green work outfit. Some work clothes, like the Carhartt brand, are all-purpose at the waist.

Multipocket trousers

One of the characteristics to take into account is the number of pockets that the workwear has. There is a whole range of pockets for storing different work tools, taking into account the size:

  • Flying pockets;
  • Cargo pockets;
  • The D-ring;
  • The ruler pocket;
  • Coat holder, etc.

The standards to be respected according to the sector of activity

To work in the best conditions, manufacturing companies make work clothes according to regulations. The same goes for the materials (cotton and polyester), the seams, the size, the design side and other elements. This has a huge impact on the price of clothes and work tools.

For people working, for example, in a humid environment, the design conditions follow the NF EN 24920 standards. In trades in high temperature and high heat environments, the trousers are stamped with NF EN 351 standards. It is therefore advisable to determine in advance the dangers, threats and needs according to the work.

What other PPE should you choose to go with work pants?

safety trainers, like those from Carhartt, remain ideal equipment for working better in certain conditions. There are many models of work sneakers for women and for men.

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