Women's work clothes

In trades where wearing PPE is mandatory, there is a difference between clothing, pants and other protective equipment for men and for women, in fact, women have a different morphology. Clothing for women is immediately recognized by a pictogram representing the female symbol. But what does this little figurative design really mean and why is it found on professional clothing? Explanations.

The women's clothing pictogram to define PPE for women only

Like all other clothing available in stores, there is a category of items for men and another for women in the world of PPE. The reason is that design for work clothes, safety shoes, gloves and other personal protective equipment can be different for a man and for a woman. Manufacturers have therefore set up specific PPE ranges for women over time, because at first they had to turn to men's clothing which was therefore the wrong size. By a real demand from employees, manufacturers then thought and created equivalents adapted to women (morphology, length, feet, of a woman)

The build between a man and a woman both wearing XL size clothes is different. The feminine curves are taken into account by the manufacturers of women's workwear. This is part of the logic of women's clothing. The waist is slightly tight and the hips are fuller with a base that tightens again at the level of the legs. This is a typical cut of a women's professional trouser. As another example, a women's hi-vis jacket features a tighter fit through the waist with a low hem.

In other words, the women's workwear pictogram on PPE is therefore a sign that allows users to be on the right product. Safety is the central point of this regulation, but there is also compliance with the specificities of women's clothing.

Women's PPE is a hit - women's professional workwear

Among the womens workwear there are models that can be part of a casual style clothing collection. It is not surprising that the women's clothing pictogram is mandatory on PPE. Fleece jackets, professional shirts and t-shirts, work shoes and more can be part of a woman's wardrobe.

However, if the pictogram has also become mandatory on PPE, it is because of the current increase in the propensity of women to do work previously intended for men. Today, there is an increase in the female share of construction workers. We note a growth of around 30 to 40% if before, it was only around 10% just a few years ago. There is also an increase in the share of women in different sectors of activity.