Winter overalls against the cold
In winter it doesn't hurt to wear fleece work clothes to keep the cold out and your body heat in. Of course, you can also choose to put on a thick winter coat and wear your standard work overalls over it. However, people often encounter problems because the overalls worn in the summer are a bit tight with all the thick winter clothing. Then winter overalls are a very comfortable choice. Winter overalls are designed with the idea that they should repel the cold and retain heat. However, that is not the only thing that influences the choice of materials. Winter work overalls are protective clothing in which you have to work and therefore movement should not be made difficult for you. Manufacturers therefore often opt for flexible lightweight materials.
Warm overalls are not only lined, they are sometimes also standardized with the cold standard EN 342 or EN 14058. This standard can be recognized by a shield with a snowflake in it and ensures that the wearer is protected at temperatures lower than -5°C (EN 342). or cold temperatures higher than -5°C (EN 14058). Do you also have to deal with bad weather? Then it is also wise to consider overalls with the EN 343 standard for bad weather, which can be recognized by the shield with an umbrella depicted in it.
Safety standards winter overalls
Winter overalls are also called winter work suits. Winter overalls should therefore provide you with some extra warmth when the outside air cannot. There are various standards associated with this, so that you know what to expect, such as standard EN14058. There are even winter overalls that meet the European standard EN342 and are therefore guaranteed suitable for work at a temperature of lower than -5°C. These are easily recognized in our online range by the icon of a shield with a snowflake in it. Do you also see a shield with an umbrella in the product photo? Then these winter overalls also protect you against rain and snow. And that is very useful, because the cold only feels colder if you get wet while working. These winter overalls meet the EN343 standard. If you see a pair of overalls among our winter overalls, you can rest assured that they will get you through the cold months.
Order winter overalls online
When winter is approaching, it is a smart idea to order the right protective clothing for the weather conditions of the season. This does not have to be a job that takes hours; Unishore Bedrijfskleding offers you the opportunity to quickly and clearly order the perfect winter overalls online. Do you need more work clothes for winter? Then you can also order winter work jackets, work gloves, winter work trousers, water-repellent work shoes, caps and hats. Then the cold doesn't stand a chance and you can continue with your work undisturbed.
Other work clothing suitable for winter
For winter it is important that you dress sufficiently warmly. This can be through winter overalls but also through other clothing. It is also very important that you ensure that all your clothing layers are in order in winter, use the 3 layer system:
- The moisture-wicking layer sits on the skin. Thermal underwear ensures that sweat is transported to the middle layer.
- The middle layer is warm clothing such as fleece or a warm sweater that further wicks away sweat and ensures that you stay sufficiently warm
- The outer layer is the protective layer, this layer consists of clothing that protects you against precipitation and wind and is preferably also windproof. Consider a winter jacket, softshell or windproof pants
If you work a lot with your hands, it is also important to have the right hand protection when working in a cold environment, so take a look at winter work gloves.