Is it necessary for tradies to invest in workwear? Health & safety requirements often play a big role in what a tradie is permitted to wear at work.

You should always wear the protective clothing recommended by the manufacturer to keep yourself safe, whether it’s high visibility, steel-capped boots, hard hats, or safety goggles.

Let us suppose that you are a tradesperson who does not meet all of these criteria. What if you want to wear anything to work? Most likely not.

Here are a few things that younger tradies look for in their workwear:

Long-lasting workwear

As you move around all day, rub your elbows against rough surfaces, and wash often, workwear goes through a lot, but it is designed to last, unlike your everyday clothes. Many modern workwear garments are made from strong & durable fabrics specifically designed to withstand tradies’ daily wear & tear. To illustrate, the BAD workwear and safety footwear line is designed for younger tradesmen and women that’s not only easy to clean but also durable for years to come, so all of the items are covered by a warranty.

Protects against injury

Equipment that helps you avoid injury isn’t limited to traditional safety equipment. In case you work outdoors, you’re likely to get sunburned and get heatstroke, which is why you may want to wear workwear with SPF protection & a hat. By wearing stronger work clothes, you reduce the risk of your clothes tearing and wearing out and, thus, provide yourself with an extra layer of skin protection.

With UPF50+ workwear, BAD offers the optimum level of sunburn protection for hardworking tradies.

Made for the job at hand

The work clothes that tradies wear are designed to tackle the everyday tasks that they undertake. These include features such as a 4-way stretch for freedom of movement, breathable materials, and ventilation to keep you cool when working hard. Additionally, BAD WORKWEAR includes antimicrobial (bacteria-resistant) and stain-repellent finishes to make washing your clothing much easier.

Keeps you looking presentable

If younger tradies wear workwear specifically designed for the job, they will be less likely to acquire damage and look scruffy.

The people who hire you may care more about the quality of your work than your appearance, but you may be able to secure repeat business if you dress professionally & presentable. Therefore, BAD designs workwear that is not only functional but also extremely stylish, making you look presentable and ready for hire.

Saves your entire wardrobe

Having a specific set of work clothes will allow you to avoid wearing your everyday clothes on the job. This will reduce the risk of damaging/dirtying all of your clothing.

Safety, Comfort, and Durable

Last but not least, workwear undoubtedly needs to fulfil these basic requirements. Whether they are work pants or boots, they are busy doing their jobs, so you can focus on what you need to do. You should ideally invest in workwear and footwear that are comfortable and durable so you do not have to replace them every year.

Having learned the benefits, you can now shop online at BAD’s trades wear and hi-vis workwear stores. BAD is a 100% Australian-owned brand that manufactures high-quality workwear for tradesmen like you and has been doing that for decades.