Work wear needs to be tough, durable and versatile. It needs to protect workers from job hazards, be highly resistant to rips and tears, allow for safe and unhindered movement around the job site and possibly provide pockets that make temporary storage easy.

When you are looking for quality construction and work wear pants, Quill Safety offers the top brands in the field, including Dickies, Workrite and DuPont.

The following are some important materials you will find in quality work pants, such as the ones we offer to our customers:

Flame-Resistant Material -

Employees that are welding or who are working around certain chemicals need to have work pants that are flame-resistant. We have work pants that are soft yet are treated to be flame-resistant and are made of materials that are non flammable. Modern flame-resistant treatments from quality work pant providers will last for the life of the garment. Here is what DuPont has to say about their Nomex flame-resistant fabric.

Flame-Retardant Pants -

Flame-retardant materials are a bit different than flame-resistant materials. The latter are resistant to flames and embers because they are made of materials that do not burn. Flame-retardant materials are fabrics that are treated to not burn. Thus, they are not entirely non flammable. They are recommended for workers on jobs that may have a small, not large, exposure to sparks and flames.

Polyethylene Fiber -

Some work pants come in a polyethylene fiber. One advantage of polyethylene pants is that they stretch. This makes them comfortable. Polyethylene is also a waterproof fabric, so it is appropriate for workers who are outdoors in the elements.

Ripstop Fabrics -

Ripstop fabrics do exactly what the name implies; they resist rips, tears and frays. This adds to the longevity of the fabric. An added bonus is that ripstop fabrics are comfortable to wear and tend to be lighter than other fabrics. This makes them suitable for warmer weather wear for outdoor workers and those who work in warmer warehouse environments.

Stain- and Wrinkle-Resistant Fabrics -

Although it is not a safety issue, you likely want your employees to look presentable, especially if they are going to homes to do service work. If you buy them work pants that have fabrics treated to be stain- and wrinkle-resistant, all they have to do it pop the clothing in the washer and dryer each night. Then, they come to work each day looking crisp and clean. This leaves a favorable impression upon your customers and makes them feel safer. It also helps customers see the professionalism and pride that your organization is exhibiting. This helps garner repeat customers.

Insulated Pants -

If your employees are exposed to severe cold weather at job sites, they will need insulated pants and/or coveralls. One method of insulating pants is with a flannel lining. Not only is the lining warm, but it is comfortable as well and does not chafe the worker's skin. Dickies has insulated work pants, and Workrite has fire-resistant, insulated work pants.

Brass Zippers and Rivets -

Quality clothing is made with durable parts that don't fail and cost productivity time on the job site.

Features to Look For -

Cargo or Painter's Pants – Multiple Pockets -

It is really convenient for workers in certain occupations to be able to hang or place work items in different cargo pockets for easy retrieval as they work. For example, Dickies has painter's pants that are highly durable and can hold really long items safely and securely along the leg in multiple pockets. In fact, Dickies painter's pants amazingly can hold multiple plastic, retail store hangers in the longer, side pocket, for the convenience and productivity of retail clothing workers. Honest! Take a look at how the Concord Carpenter utilizes the pockets in his painter's paints.

Belt or Suspender Loops and Expandable or Elastic Waistbands -

Quality work pants allow for multiple means of securing the pants on the employee's waist. These can include belt loops to accommodate a belt loops for suspenders or elastic waistbands. A really nice touch that some work pants, like Dickies, provide is expandable waistbands. Expandable waistbands help employees who are in between pant sizes adapt the pant to comfortably and safely fit their waist. Not all employees have the same body type, so there needs to be an effective means that helps each employee secure their pants and avoid fussing, discomfort or embarrassing situations and maintain workplace productivity.

Open Ankles -

There is a sweet spot when it comes to the width of the ankle section in pants. You certainly don't want it too roomy so that it is a trip hazard or that it catches on items in the workplace. On the other hand, construction pants need to have ankles roomy enough to comfortably and easily allow for the employee to wear their work boots with the pants. Let's face it, employees on your work site likely are required to wear steel-toed boots, so they need room to be able to tuck the tops of the boots under the pant leg. The absence of this feature can cause employees to have to roll the pant leg up, which might restrict blood flow for burlier employees with big legs.

Work clothing for your employees that has the best quality materials and workmanship will provide safety, comfort and productivity in the workplace. Quality work pants may cost a bit more, but they save your company in the long run by preventing worker injury and maintaining an efficient workflow. Since quality workwear lasts longer, due to construction with durable materials, cash outlays for new clothing are kept to a minimum. Also, crisp, clean work clothing leaves a favorable impression upon your customers and can lead to repeat sales calls.