Choosing winter workwear for your job
Do you work outdoors or in a cold workplace? The combination of temperature, wind, precipitation, activity level and time at work determines which winter workwear suits your job. Use the category buttons above to compare the different parts of your outfit.
Moving a lot or working in one place for longer
Active work generates body heat more quickly, so it helps if you can open or remove a layer. If you stand or sit still for longer, extra insulation around your torso, legs, hands and feet becomes more important. Match not only the number of layers but also the warmth of each garment to your work pace.
Multiple layers make it easier to adapt your clothing when your work pace or the conditions change. Read how the layers work together in our explanation of the 3-layer system.
Compare the individual layers of your winter outfit
Want to compare the different parts of your layering system? Within thermal clothing you can explore thermal shirts and thermal trousers. For a warm mid layer, compare fleece, sweaters and hoodies and work cardigans. Our explanation of the 3-layer system above shows how these layers work together with the outer layer.
Want to know how cold, wind and precipitation affect your choice together? Read Winter conditions require the right work clothing.
Prepare your hands and feet for winter
When choosing winter work gloves, warmth matters, but so do grip and freedom of movement. For your feet, compare winter work boots or winter work shoes; thermal socks can add extra warmth around your feet. For your head, neck and face, you can complete the outfit with winter accessories such as a beanie, neck tube or balaclava.
Winter workwear for companies and teams
Within a team, the layering system can differ by role and work pace, while colours and outer layers can still be coordinated for a recognisable look. If you want to extend that shared appearance with a logo or name, see the options for printing and embroidery on workwear.
Compare the main winter categories
- Winter work jackets: outer layers for the upper body.
- Winter work trousers: warm trousers for cold workplaces.
- Winter overalls: one-piece winter workwear.
- Winter work gloves: hand protection for cold work.
- Winter work boots: boots for cold and wintry workplaces.
- Thermal clothing: base layers for the upper and lower body.
- Winter work shoes: work shoes for cold working conditions.
- Thermal socks: socks for extra warmth around the feet.