What Work Pants Should I Buy – Complete Buying Guide

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Work trousers are essential for any industry that involves working in an outdoor environment all year round, contact with dust, chemicals, hot surfaces, mud and water, and work that is done with the worker resting his feet and knees on the ground.

Every employee deserves comfortable work clothes that will facilitate their movements and increase their productivity.

With this article we answer the key question for many professionals "Which work pants should I buy?". We analyze the characteristics that must have work pants and how these help workers do their jobs comfortably and safely.

What Types of Work Pants Are There?

Slim Vs. Wide Work Pants

Each pair of pants has a different fit, i.e. they can be fitted (slim) or wider. Consider which application will give you greater ease of movement when you work.

Many professionals, such as tire repairers and carpenters, need to kneel and bend, so a wider fit is more comfortable. Elastic pants are not just practical, but essential for these professions.

Cotton, Polyester or Blended Work Pants

Another criterion for choosing the right work pants is its material. Cotton work trousers provide more protection as they are thicker and more durable than everyday cotton clothing. If you are still working in a warm environment, it would be good to prefer lighter fabrics, such as polyester or a mix of cotton and polyester.

Waterproof Work Pants 

A waterproof work trousers with insulation against the cold and a breathable membrane is ideal for plumbers, sweepers, builders and contractors. These pants are made of waterproof material, making them safe for outdoor work in rain or snow. 

Antistatic & Flame Retardant Work Pants

Slow-burning or flame-retardant pants are those that do not burn easily. The basic material used for its production is flame retardant. It ensures the safety and protection of workers who work in environments with high temperatures or come into contact with burning objects.

Work Pants With Pockets

The favorite trousers of industrial and manual labor professionals are those with many, large and durable pockets. The pockets can be closed with a flap or zipper.

Carrying a heavy and large toolbox with you at all times is not always practical. Before buying a pair of work pants think about what tools you need most often to calculate the ideal pocket size. For example, an auto mechanic can fit anything from gas wrenches and screwdrivers to body hammers and vises in his pants pockets.

Hi-Vi Work Pants

For those who work outdoors, such as street sweepers at night, emergency workers and construction workers, it is necessary to wear reflective pants that glow in the dark.

Elastic Work Pants

Work pants with an elastic waist are more convenient to put on and take off, especially when you come home after a long day at work.

What To Look For Before Buying Work Pants

Work trousers are an essential part of business attire and should not be chosen haphazardly. The right trousers are those whose features will protect the worker working under more dangerous and demanding conditions and help him do his job comfortably. So besides the size, these are the elements that make a pair of work pants ideal depending on the profession.

Many Pockets

The more and larger the pockets, the easier the job becomes for professionals who use hand tools and move a lot for outdoor work. So in addition to screwdrivers and pliers, you can put your cell phone and keys in the pockets of your work pants.

Endurance/Resilience

The higher the quality of the fabric of a pair of trousers, the greater their resistance to tears. In the manufacturing information you can also find indications about the resistance of the pants in case of contact with liquids and chemicals.

Material

Cotton, polyester and flame retardant are typical materials used to make work pants.

Application

Each pant has a different fit line. It can be narrower or wider. Choose the one that suits you the most.

Weight

For example, flame retardant pants are usually heavier and more durable.

At GSA Geosantro you will find all types of work trousers 

The company GSA Geosantro is active in the sale work clothes, tools, machines and complete equipment for the modern professional in Cyprus and abroad. We have one of the largest sales networks in Cyprus with qualified and experienced consultants, who are at our customers' side every day.

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Our customers are in the transportation industry, industrial and hotel maintenance, automotive care, metal, construction and wood industries, and other manual labor trades.

Discover a wide range of work trousers in our online store or stop by our physical store in Limassol Cyprus. We will be happy to assist you!

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