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Winter warmers

02 December 2014

Dickies has a range of workwear designed for warmth. The company's thermal underwear, for example, provides comfort, with the base layer thermal long johns a modern variation of a traditional product.

 

Designed with a highly breathable fabric that will help to regulate body temperature whatever the working conditions, they can be teamed with the base layer vest for total body coverage.

 

Dickies coats and work jackets are manufactured to suit varying levels of cold, wet and wintery working conditions, with lightweight waterproof clothing  for those days out in the rain, as well as thick, padded winter work coats to combat the cold.

 

A popular and practical option is a black work coat. Dickies' Fulton contract jacket, for example, is waterproof to 3000mm, has stitched and taped seams, a zip front with a storm cuff, two welt pockets, one zip chest pocket, zip embroidery access and cuff adjusters.

 

The next jacket is the Thornley jacket, with fabric waterproof and breathable to 3000mm, a detachable hood with front cord adjusters, knitted inner cuffs, is lightly padded, an inside zipped pocket, a mobile phone pocket and zip embroidery access.

 

Thirdly is the Hudson jacket, which is a 3-in-1 jacket, can be worn with a fleece, without a fleece or just a fleece on its own, has a front zip with storm flap, two lower zipped pockets, internal zip pocket, adjustable cuffs, is waterproof to 2000mm with a concealed hood.

 

Dickies has recently introduced a two-tone range. This has been designed to sit across all Dickies collections. The new parka jacket is a key piece in the collection: key features include a removable hood, removable fur and a tail hem for extra back warmth. Double access lower pockets keep the hands warm when not working and the nylon taslon fabric makes this parka waterproof to 1000mm, durable but also light to wear.  Inside the coat there is a Sherpa collar lining to keep the neck warm, along with Dickies branded tape details.

 

A soft-shell jacket with a hood is a strong piece in this collection. It is in a waterproof fabric to 8000mm and breathable to 1000mvp.  The fit of the jacket has been designed so that it sits closer to the body than Dickies alternative soft shells but with an adjustable hem to ensure that Dickies cater for all customers.

 

Waterproofs are also a key garment for outdoor working. The Dickies Vermont water resistant suit is a full suit designed to protect against the elements. Dickies Exmoor Suit with waterproof fabric at 2000mm, fabric that meets EN343 level 1 standard. With two access pockets and zip fastened back pockets, these have plenty of storage options, an elasticated at the waist to ensure a good fit, reflective chest piping and a concealed hood in collar.

 

Dickies can also provide beanie hats, Thermal Gloves with a thinsulate lining, and a range of boots. The Medway safety hiker, which is thinsulate insulated and water resistant, is suitable for winter. The heel is energy absorbing, easing the punishment of busy feet on rough ground. Comfortable to wear all day every day and offering ultimate winter protection.

 
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