Plumber / Electrician shorts

Work clothing is personal protective equipment, specially designed to protect workers in their work area. They must also provide them with maximum comfort in the performance of their tasks. Take for example the case of a plumber and an electrician, who are often on the move because of their various installations and maintenance. They therefore need specific, light, comfortable and resistant clothing that offers maximum protection and mobility, such as work shorts and bermudas.

Features of work clothes for electricians and plumbers

Ideal for work in the middle of summer or during very hot weather, work shorts and bermudas are known for their light, practical and comfortable aspects.

With the same functionalities as trousers, work shorts and bermudas will ventilate your lower body and give you more freedom of movement. This is all thanks to their length, which only covers part of the thighs, and comes down to or just above the knees.

In the profession of electrician and plumber, working on your knees is essential to perform specific tasks. This is why their outfits must have EN 14404 standard protection plates, which are PPE sold separately from work clothes. These are dedicated pockets at the knees, separated into two categories including:

Type 1: the protective element independent of the garment, which attaches around the leg using an elastic cord for example.

Type 2: knee pads to be inserted into integrated pockets, located at knee level and provided for this purpose.

The criteria for choosing work shorts and bermudas for electricians and plumbers?

Despite the fact that work shorts and bermudas always have almost the same functionality, those of an electrician and a plumber still differ in:

Their materials:

A plumber and an electrician need flexible, light and resistant clothing, which is why it is necessary to favor solid and breathable materials such as:

Cotton: an elastic and comfortable fabric, which resists the highest temperatures and has a high absorbency.

Polyester: a material that resists friction, traction and chemical agents, and easily wicks away perspiration. It is also resistant to shrinking, warping, staining and abrasion.

Cordura: very present in work clothes, cordura is a material three times stronger than standard nylon, and it resists abrasion, dirt, tears and scratches. It is also waterproof, anti-heat, anti-odor and anti-bacterial.

Denim: known for its indestructible properties, jeans are therefore durable and very strong. It is comfortable and very practical, and offers optimal protection against all possible risks and constraints present in the workplace.

Their models:

Because of the various repairs, maintenance and installations, the profession of plumber and electrician requires frequent travel. This is why they need suitable outfits, which, in addition to providing comfort and mobility, have the necessary features to help them in their tasks. Work shorts and bermudas for plumbers and electricians therefore require the presence of:

Preformed knees: which allow the addition of knee pads to reinforce this location and protect technicians during their interventions. Added to a comfort fold, they also prevent possible injuries to the inside of the knee in the squatting working position.

Reinforcement fabrics: often, when faced with awkward positions, shorts and bermudas for electricians and plumbers need this reinforcement to increase their durability and solidity. This reinforcement is usually applied to the elbows, buttocks, knees and inside hem. There is also triple stitching on the crotch, to ensure a comfortable fit and prevent tearing.

Plenty of pockets: Since plumbers and electricians use many tools during their work, they need practical compartments to be able to store them, and have them within easy reach. That's why their work outfits often feature nail pockets, back pockets, ruler pocket, leg pockets, knee pad pockets, detachable ID badge pocket, side pockets, and phone pocket.

Where can you find work shorts and bermudas for electricians and plumbers?

Available in several models, patterns and colors, work shorts and bermudas for electricians and plumbers can be purchased in supermarkets, on the Internet or in specialist PPE stores. But to get reliable and efficient clothing, the best is to choose among the big brands like Pen Duick, Portwest, Dickies, Blaklader, LMA, Helly Hansen, Russel, or Result.