Shop/garage clothing

[halo]

After ruining several pairs of jeans/pullovers that I swore would never be worn in the garage, it's time to look for one of those grease jumpsuits that I also swore I would never wear.

Any good brands places to look for?

Thanks

Dave PA

 

[Steevo]

You wear clothes in your shop?

I just figured that since it was my space, I could run around naked.




Oh, and men wear coveralls, not "jumpsuits"

Acceptable:

Not acceptable:

Let this be your guide

 

[larry_g]

Personally I wear bib overalls. Get a waist size 2-4" over normal and wear over jeans or sweats in winter and in the heat with the oversize you get ventilation. Works for me.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[rbonitz]

You wear clothes in your shop?

I just figured that since it was my space, I could run around naked.




Oh, and men wear coveralls, not "jumpsuits"

Acceptable:

Not acceptable:

Let this be your guide

You're killing me Steevo.... I just spit coffee all over my computer

 

[Chandos]

I've been pretty pleased with the Schmidt brand from Tractor Supply; they fit well (I'm 6'4" and thin so this matters) and seem as durable as the Carhartts that I also own. They also seem to be perpetually on sale. I live in insulated coveralls during the winter, whether in the shop or not. I did wear them into school the other day and my colleagues were, well, nonplussed. On the other hand, I was the only one not complaining about the bitter cold (or, at least as cold as it usually gets in SE Virginia). I'm not sure that I'd teach a grad seminar in early American history in them.

Cheers!

C

After ruining several pairs of jeans/pullovers that I swore would never be worn in the garage, it's time to look for one of those grease jumpsuits that I also swore I would never wear.

Any good brands places to look for?

Thanks

Dave PA

 

[DynoDave]

You wear clothes in your shop?

I just figured that since it was my space, I could run around naked.




Oh, and men wear coveralls, not "jumpsuits"

Acceptable:

Not acceptable:

Let this be your guide

Yes, I have some coveralls I wear in colder weather (bought over-sized as noted above), and a lab coat I wear in warmer weather. The coat came from work, the coveralls from a swapmeet.

 

[jake00]

We had to use coveralls in hs shop class, I still wear them, I think they're walls insulated

 

[dodge610]

Yes, I have some coveralls I wear in colder weather (bought over-sized as noted above), and a lab goat I wear in warmer weather. The coat came from work, the coveralls from a swapmeet.

The guy in the jumpsuit is just secure in his masculinity thats all it is a pretty color tho lol.

 

[RCPro87]

I always hesitated with buying stuff from Duluth but boy am I glad I finally pulled the trigger. Their firehose work pants are amazing and the gusset in the crouch is incredible. They are so comfortable and when you spill something on them, DO NOT spot treat them just wash them and the stain is gone! 15W-40 on the thigh just washed right out. You can check them out here. They are worth every penny. The flannel lined ones are so warm they will make your legs sweat.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-pants/mens-pants.aspx

 

[Daddy454]

We have dry cleaner/laundry supply place that supplies diggers/covies for all the mines around here.I usually get mine from them.They mend all the tears/holes in the used ones,and sell 'em super cheap.Same ones I wear at work,and they're already broke in.

 

[hypnolobster]

I always hesitated with buying stuff from Duluth but boy am I glad I finally pulled the trigger. Their firehose work pants are amazing and the gusset in the crouch is incredible. They are so comfortable and when you spill something on them, DO NOT spot treat them just wash them and the stain is gone! 15W-40 on the thigh just washed right out. You can check them out here. They are worth every penny. The flannel lined ones are so warm they will make your legs sweat.

http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/mens/mens-pants/mens-pants.aspx

I bought two pairs of these last year. I wear them most days (not lately, currently it's a pair of sweatpants underneath insulated bibs) and love them.

It's really nice to have some pants that you don't have to care about at all. They're really really hard to kill. The crotch gusset really is amazing.

 

[Stuart in MN]

and a lab goat I wear in warmer weather.

I dunno, a goat sounds like it would be pretty uncomfortable.

 

[joebiodiesel]

I buy regular mechanic work pants and black T-Shirts from these guys:

http://www.rtut.com/contact.html

I use the Marietta, Ga location. Karen is the salesperson. I don't remember the prices they charge, but it wasn't shocking. The pants wear like iron. I buy them in lots of 5, and keep the old ones around too. I have a nice stack of them now, both new and old.

I started using them for work and shop clothes because it is hard to find pants in my size. I wear a 34" waist with a 36" length. Not too many places carry them. After seeing how tough their shop pants are, I don't even look anywhere else.

Joe

 

[boilermanc]

I just hit the thrift stores and by $4 jeans. Wear them and trash them as needed. They make great rags at the end of the run...

 

[Falcon67]

I use a couple pairs of jeans from Sams - decent, cheap with a bit of sag in the back, to accommodate those special movements up under the car. And a pile of old t-shirts plus a couple of cheap Walmart XL sweat shirts.

If I buy that jumpsuit, will I look more like Hasslehof?

 

[Beytill]

An apron, thong and a pair of berk's........

 

[Jhoff310]

I wear a pair of liberty bib overalls from tractor supply. I am hard on them, grease, oil, sparks, blood, etc... they run me about $30, I go thru a pair a year give or take.

Jeff

 

[Steevo]

An apron, thong and a pair of berk's........

I just threw up in my mouth a little . . . .

 

[Torque1st]

An apron, thong and a pair of berk's........

What's wrong with a jockstrap???

I have coveralls for cold weather, otherwise I wear shop aprons or lab coat. I keep two or three aprons hanging in both of my shop areas. They tend to wander off and trade places. Tools go AWOL in the pockets, -but then I am absentminded.

 

[Pluribus]

Thrift store pants, shirts, etc. are typical for me. If it's a really greasy project, I do have some coveralls (not jumpsuits!) from back when I worked in places where they were used. Hmmm, ya know what? A jumpsuit with the built-in footies might be kinda nice for those colder days. Think I'll pass on the goat though, what with the popularity and accessibility of Youtube. Don't want to be famous, especially for that.

Speaking of thrift stores and Youtube, thought this video was hilarious (but definitely ****!):

 

[ryan t]

Really depends on what I'm doing. Working on a car/welding/etc old walmart blue jeans and old t-shirt. Wifes projects/light woodworking/piddling, sweat pants or gym shorts depending on winter/summer. I keep a heavy leather apron and long leather welding gloves for welding. Tried welding in sweat pants once...won't do it again haha.

 

[R6 Racer]

Here are a couple of sites to look at.

http://www.workuniformsonline.com/

http://www.automotiveworkwear.com/

I do the same as a few others have already said, oversized coveralls or a shop coat depending on the weather & what I'm doing.

Steve

 

[ford33]

While working in the garage, a pair of cotton/polyester dark color work pants (Dickies or Carhartt) with a dark tee shirt in the summer. In the winter the same pants and a flannel or cotton long sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up. My garage is heated in winter but I keep it cool at 50-55 degrees.

I always wear a pair of steel toed boots when working in the garage. I find they provide excellent foot support and help cushion and insulate my feet from the hard cold concrete floor.

 

[Daedalus]

I have 2 pairs of Dickies and all the grease and paint on them is stuff that hasn't ruined my clothes over the past 15 years. Great stuff. Thick, heavy material, so not much fun in the summer, but they have "pass thru" pockets above the real pockets so you can grab the keys in your shorts/pants underneath (or just get in a quick scratch when the wife has her head turned LOL).

 

[justanengineer]

I think footwear is the important part. I try to wear my Cat composite toed work sneakers whenever possible as its rather painful dropping heavy objects on the fuzzy slippers.

I have coveralls but rarely wear them. Having spent a few years simultaneously being forced to get vehicles repaired and keep the uniform clean, I dont need them too often.

 

[Beytill]

Steevo: Got to wear the apron cause my ******* are sensitive to the UV's.....

 

[Tarheelgarage]

I've bought used work clothes on line from Walt's in Darlington, SC.
Great selection and prices.

http://www.usedworkclothing.com/

 

[DIC]

I tried wearing coveralls but when I raise my arms they give me a self-inflected wedgie....

 

[wrench409]

I usually wear sweat pants, a t-shirt, and steel toe boots.

Every time I wore anything else on my feet instead of steel toes, I have mashed the big toe on each foot or had a damned close call.

BTW, both toe nails are growing back nicely.

 

[santagary]

an apron, thong and a pair of berk's........

pics please!

 

[Todd.Brock]

I bought a pair of Red Kap brand pants.. They are good and soft now...repel most anything. I also have Walls insulated cover alls that are too small but don't get rid of. I have an uninsulated pair of cover alls for keeping clean in the spring and fall, like under car, rusty muffler work. in the summer it's dedicated shirts and t-shirts. I went to Kmart and bought 4or 5 navy blue t shirts that are the ONLY thing I wear in the garage.

 

[Olliecampbell]

I picked up a nice set of Mercedes workshop overalls...fireproof and nice a tough too.

 

[Falcon67]

pics please!

NO

 

[kmoon]

Yes, I have some coveralls I wear in colder weather (bought over-sized as noted above), and a lab goat I wear in warmer weather. The coat came from work, the coveralls from a swapmeet.

What's a lab goat?

 

[crewchief888]

thrift store work pants, or buy a couple used pair from the uniform company.

thrift store long sleeve t shirts

welders "greens" from a thrift store or flea mkt

 

[Dadstoy]

Local Goodwill store for used mechanic uniforms. Most have the business embroidered on the shirts. I bought some that had never been worn. Good quality stuff at affordable prices.

 

[Steevo]

This is a lab goat:

 

[Daddy454]

This is a lab goat:

Well,they do look warm,and it worked for Han Solo in The Empire Strikes Back,so I say we give the guy the benefit of the doubt.

 

[cbacres]

How do you wear a lab goat? I just don't see how they offer any good coverage, and you have to wear boots to properly mount..... I mean attach the goat.
The thing would sqeal like crazy when you lean on a car to work on it.

Sound about as painfull as a jock strap/thoung.

Me, I just wear old blue jean shorts, even now as it is in the 70's. Try to remeber to get the long pants when I weld. I also have a coverall for the really dirty stuff. Being in S. Florida heat, I usally just wear shorts & t shirt and end up looking like a garden gnome that s been forgotton for 10 years.

I clean up every time.

 

[JoeyMitch]

I have a pair of jeans, a T-shirt, Sweatshirt, hat, and shoes hanging above my toolbox. I just change right in the garage lol. Better than ruining new clothes. BTW this is our home garage not a shop lol. Sometimes I even duct tape the knees so they don't rip through