Rain overalls

If you wear dungarees in a heavy downpour, you may to be completely soaked. And although you have a waterproof jacket, you only protect your upper body. On Oxwork, find rain overalls suitable for the harshest weather conditions. Indeed, among the “hard shell” garments, there are not only rain pants, rain suits or even rain jackets. Rain overalls are also practical to protect against rainy weather. If you are looking for one, know how to choose it. The points below will help you in your choice.

How to wear rain overalls for work?

Oxwork is the essential site for finding the best PPE for all trades. Rain overalls are available according to your practicality and comfort needs. You can choose between dungarees to be worn over your trousers or shorts, or dungarees that are worn without any other clothing underneath.

Your job may be to expose yourself to all conditions, including heavy downpours. If you're looking to layer overalls over your pants or shorts, you can find one on Oxwork. These rain overalls are ultra light and unlined. So you can put them on without having to take your clothes off. If you need to work in wet areas such as swamps, these are the ideal workwear . They also meet the needs of workers on construction sites. These types of rain overalls provide all-around protection, even in torrential rain.

What are the manufacturing requirements for rain overalls?

If you are looking for rain overalls with lining, you can also find them on Oxwork. These models require you to remove your pants or shorts. On the other hand, their fabric is perfectly resistant to abrasion and offers excellent breathability despite the canvas inside.

The rain overalls offered on Oxwork are all manufactured according to the EN343 standard. The latter contains all the requirements and test methods that must be applied to the fabrics and seams of rain overalls. It is generally associated, and sometimes complemented, with the EN 342 standard (PPE against the cold) and EN ISO 20471.

In summary, the standard is the manufacturing reference for protective clothing against bad weather, wind, snow and cold. To do this, rain overalls must therefore meet two requirements: the resistance to water penetration and the evaporative resistance, that is, the breathability of the material.

What are the characteristics of waterproof overalls?

The rain overalls are designed in several parts which are sewn together with topstitch seams as well as heat-sealed tapes. These are heated and pressed to seal seams between fabrics to completely seal and waterproof the garment. So that you don't feel the fabric sticking to your skin, the inside is covered with a special coating.

As for the suspenders, they are generally adjustable to allow you to adjust the height of your overalls. They are also elastic and equipped with quick-release fasteners for easier donning.

What about high visibility waterproof rain overalls?

High-vis overalls can go perfectly with high-vis jackets. However, you will not be fully protected from showers in this case. That's why manufacturers offer hi-vis rain overalls that go hand-in-hand with hi-vis rain jackets.

If you care about your visibility when working on a construction site, high visibility rain overalls are the PPE for you. Apart from the fact that they are waterproof and provide you with protection against showers, they allow you to be visible in an area where there is heavy traffic, such as a highway for example. Thanks to the fluorescent and reflective bands, you are easily identifiable, even in heavy rain which could reduce visibility.

Range of rain overalls at Oxwork - Man / Woman

In order to meet all the expectations and needs of everyone, Oxwork offers a selection of quality rain overalls (waterproof, resistant to mold and respecting standards) and comfortable, adapted to each professional, man or woman . You will have the choice between:

• Regular rain overalls,
• Flame-retardant rain overalls (waterproof and fireproof),
• High visibility rain overalls (fitted with fluorescent stripes),
• Rain dungarees with reinforced knees and reflective bands,
• Waterproof and high visibility bib overalls (rain and warning clothing),
• Rain trousers with winter and high visibility braces (padded, fluo colours),
• Rain pants with agro-food suspenders (for food sectors).

In terms of comfort, Oxwork's rain overalls are made of 100% polyester and are all equipped with elastic bands or adjustable strapsso that they fit snugly to the wearer.