Women's sleeveless work vests

Padded, fleece, short, long: Focus on the women's sleeveless gilet

You work in forestry, construction, logistics, paint and tiles? Public works, green spaces, hotels, restaurants or even fire safety is part of your trade? So you know that the work clothes worn must be comfortable, stylish and ergonomic. This is the whole point of the women's sleeveless work vest. Indeed, it is suitable for different types of trades and will accommodate many tools thanks to its pockets. Better still, it will offer you great freedom of movement, and allow you to work in the best conditions, thanks to its flexibility and lightness. Did you know ? The sleeveless vest for women is subject to the standards relating to Personal Protective Equipment. You will know all about it in this article!

A sleeveless vest, to work in the warmth and protect yourself from the rain

The sleeveless vest is made with several materials: it can be in cotton 100%, in velvet, in cotton blend, in polyester, elastane, microfiber nylon with coating, or even jeans. It is used to warm the wearer (especially in winter), to protect it from rain and wind (for those who work mainly outdoors), in addition to offering excellent perspiration wicking. No need to wear a thick coat, therefore, to get warm. Offered in all sizes – ranging from XS to 5XL – the women's sleeveless cardigan is endlessly available.

The padded version (with Polyester wadding), for example, has a stand-up collar and a snap closure. Its back is also elongated to protect the kidneys, its lower and upper pockets are closed by flap and zip, and will hold a phone and various tools.

The sleeveless vest can also be hooded and water-repellent. The hood will then be zipped and integrated into the collar, for easy use when the weather turns bad. A tightening system via gathers is even provided at the armholes and on the bottom of the equipment. Finally, the absence of sleeves ensures good arm mobility. Comfort is also there, and putting on your gloves becomes child's play.

Standards governing women's sleeveless vests

Whether the woman works indoors (agri-food factory, chemical laboratory, mechanical workshop) or outdoors (on a construction site, near a body of water, in the middle of a forest, during winter or in rainy season), the work clothes she wears must always protect her from the risks reporting. The sleeveless vest therefore falls under French and European regulations, insofar as it is considered work clothing. Thus, the EN 340 standard applies at Community level and is the reference for everything related to ergonomics, sizes, dimensions, information provided to the user, maintenance and behavior towards to wear. In addition, there are specific standards that relate to particular requirements:

- The EN 342 standard which regulates protective equipment against the cold, like the sleeveless vest for woman. Equipment that meets this standard can be worn outdoors, in cold rooms and in any other place where the temperature is displayed below -5°C. Here, two classifications are to be made: breathability and air permeability.

- The EN 343 standard which governs weather protection equipment. These garments must therefore be impervious to wind and rain, when the outside temperature exceeds 5 °C.

Finally, the sleeveless vest must meet the requirements set by Directive 89/686/EEC, adopted by all EU member countries and which is aimed at manufacturers of PPE for everything relating to marketing conditions, manufacturing processes, packaging, the ergonomics of clothing and their maintenance.

Where to buy a functional and inexpensive women's work vest?

Oxwork offers a wide selection of vests/sleeveless jackets for all types of work. We offer many models: short vest, long sleeveless, quilted. Concerned about your needs, Oxwork offers sleeveless vests that will add more to your wardrobe, all with products at the forefront of fashion.

The online store is accessible to everyone, dedicated to professionals and individuals. You will find all the details of the various quality models, whether for men or women.

And for added safety, work pants can be paired with safety shoes, helmet worksite, goggles for example.