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Leading UK Suppliers of workwear include [[Beeswift]], [[Dickies]], [[Orbit]], [[Portwest]], and [[Snickers (workwear)|Snickers]]. |
Leading UK Suppliers of workwear include [[Beeswift]], [[Dickies]], [[Orbit]], [[Portwest]], and [[Snickers (workwear)|Snickers]]. |
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==History== |
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In Britain from the mid 19th century until the 1970s, [[dustman|dustmen]], coalmen, and the manual laborers known as [[navvies]] wore [[flat cap]]s,<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=zWDOCAAAQBAJ&lpg=PP1&dq=navvy&pg=PP1#v=onepage&q&f=false Railway navvies]</ref> [[corduroy]] pants, heavy boots<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=7PBMAAAAMAAJ&dq=navvy&pg=PA326#v=onepage&q&f=false Leisure hour]</ref> and [[donkey jacket]]s,<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=SGD7AwAAQBAJ&lpg=PT111&dq=donkey%20jacket&pg=PT111#v=onepage&q&f=false The way we wore]</ref> often with a brightly colored cotton [[neckerchief]] to soak up the sweat. Later versions of the donkey jacket came with leather shoulder patches to prevent wear when shouldering a spade or pick. Mill workers in Yorkshire and Lancashire wore a variant of this basic outfit with [[English clog]]s.<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=g7vtBsF5OH0C&lpg=PA15&dq=mill%20worker%20clogs&pg=PA15#v=onepage&q&f=false Tap Roots]</ref><ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=debpAQAAQBAJ&lpg=PA24&dq=mill%20worker%20clogs&pg=PA24#v=onepage&q&f=false Stanleys view]</ref> The cuffs of the pants were frequently secured with string, and [[grandad]] shirts were worn without a collar to decrease the likelihood of being caught in the steam powered machinery. |
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===Railroad use=== |
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In the [[Old West]] era, [[Union Pacific]] [[train engineer]]s and railroad workers wore distinctive [[overalls]], caps and [[work jacket]]s made from [[hickory stripe]]<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=GdbYAQAAQBAJ&lpg=PA343&dq=railroad%20engineer%20cap&pg=PA343#v=onepage&q&f=false Hats and headwear]</ref> before [[boiler suit]]s were invented in the early 20th century.<ref>[http://www.artofmanliness.com/2015/04/30/how-to-wear-a-seersucker-suit/ Art of manliness]</ref><ref>[https://nytonashville.wordpress.com/2013/02/25/hickory-stripe-and-an-old-iron-horse/ Hickory stripe]</ref> [[Railway conductor]]s, porters and [[station master]]s wore more formal blue uniforms based on the three piece [[lounge suit]], with brass buttons and a [[military surplus]] [[kepi]] from the [[M1858 uniform|Civil War era]]. In modern times, the striped [[engineer cap]] remains part of the uniform of American train drivers.<ref>[http://www.uprrmuseum.org/curator/engineer-cap.shtml Engineer cap]</ref> |
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== Inspiration in Fashion == |
== Inspiration in Fashion == |
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[[File:Hipster in portugal.jpg|thumb|The workwear look]] |
[[File:Hipster in portugal.jpg|thumb|The workwear look]] |
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During the [[1980s in fashion|1980s]], workwear such as the [[donkey jacket]] and [[Doc Martens]] [[safety boot]]s were popular street attire for British [[skinhead]]s, [[suedehead]]s, [[hardcore punk]]s and [[football hooligan]]s.<ref>[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=m9LI0s4aHA4C&lpg=PA15&dq=donkey%20jacket%20leather%20patch&pg=PA15#v=onepage&q&f=false Patches checks and violence]</ref> More recently, [[Celtic punk]] groups such as [[Dropkick Murphys]] have adopted aspects of the look such as the [[flat cap]] to assert their working class Irish identity. |
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In the 21st century, the style has also made a huge impact on the fashion industry. Workwear has not so just become a style of clothes that has been adopted by the [[hipster subculture]], but a culture and way of life in this particular community. [[Pompadour (hairstyle)|Pompadour]] hair cuts, [[Tattoo|tattoos]], denim jackets, military trench coats, lumberjack flannels, chambray shirts, [[Denim|raw denim]], and [[Boot|work boots]] take part into this workwear style.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mensfashionmagazine.com/the-workwear-trend|title=The Workwear Trend Mens - Fashion Magazine|website=www.mensfashionmagazine.com|access-date=2016-04-08}}</ref> |
In the 21st century, the style has also made a huge impact on the fashion industry. Workwear has not so just become a style of clothes that has been adopted by the [[hipster subculture]], but a culture and way of life in this particular community. [[Pompadour (hairstyle)|Pompadour]] hair cuts, [[Tattoo|tattoos]], denim jackets, military trench coats, lumberjack flannels, chambray shirts, [[Denim|raw denim]], and [[Boot|work boots]] take part into this workwear style.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mensfashionmagazine.com/the-workwear-trend|title=The Workwear Trend Mens - Fashion Magazine|website=www.mensfashionmagazine.com|access-date=2016-04-08}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 01:16, 12 April 2016
Workwear is clothing worn for work, especially work that involves manual labour.[1] Often those employed within trade industries elect to be outfitted in workwear because it is built to provide durability and safety.
The workwear clothing industry is growing[2] and consumers have numerous retailers to choose from. Chains that have made a commitment to the $1 billion and rising workwear business report steady 6 percent to 8 percent annual gains in men's workwear.[3]
In the UK, if workwear is provided to an employee without a logo, it may be subject to income tax being levied on the employee for a "payment in kind." However, if company clothing is provided with logos on then the employee may be entitled to a tax rebate to help pay for the upkeep.[4]
Leading UK Suppliers of workwear include Beeswift, Dickies, Orbit, Portwest, and Snickers.
History
In Britain from the mid 19th century until the 1970s, dustmen, coalmen, and the manual laborers known as navvies wore flat caps,[5] corduroy pants, heavy boots[6] and donkey jackets,[7] often with a brightly colored cotton neckerchief to soak up the sweat. Later versions of the donkey jacket came with leather shoulder patches to prevent wear when shouldering a spade or pick. Mill workers in Yorkshire and Lancashire wore a variant of this basic outfit with English clogs.[8][9] The cuffs of the pants were frequently secured with string, and grandad shirts were worn without a collar to decrease the likelihood of being caught in the steam powered machinery.
Railroad use
In the Old West era, Union Pacific train engineers and railroad workers wore distinctive overalls, caps and work jackets made from hickory stripe[10] before boiler suits were invented in the early 20th century.[11][12] Railway conductors, porters and station masters wore more formal blue uniforms based on the three piece lounge suit, with brass buttons and a military surplus kepi from the Civil War era. In modern times, the striped engineer cap remains part of the uniform of American train drivers.[13]
Inspiration in Fashion
During the 1980s, workwear such as the donkey jacket and Doc Martens safety boots were popular street attire for British skinheads, suedeheads, hardcore punks and football hooligans.[14] More recently, Celtic punk groups such as Dropkick Murphys have adopted aspects of the look such as the flat cap to assert their working class Irish identity.
In the 21st century, the style has also made a huge impact on the fashion industry. Workwear has not so just become a style of clothes that has been adopted by the hipster subculture, but a culture and way of life in this particular community. Pompadour hair cuts, tattoos, denim jackets, military trench coats, lumberjack flannels, chambray shirts, raw denim, and work boots take part into this workwear style.[15]
See also
References
- ^ workwear – Dictionary – MSN Encarta
- ^ "Workwear sector lines up for growing business". just-style.com. 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
- ^ "Capturing consumers with destination departments - National Industry Report: Work Wear supplement". Discount Store News. FindArticles.com. 1996-05-06. Retrieved 2011-01-12.
- ^ http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/eimanual/EIM32450.htm
- ^ Railway navvies
- ^ Leisure hour
- ^ The way we wore
- ^ Tap Roots
- ^ Stanleys view
- ^ Hats and headwear
- ^ Art of manliness
- ^ Hickory stripe
- ^ Engineer cap
- ^ Patches checks and violence
- ^ "The Workwear Trend Mens - Fashion Magazine". www.mensfashionmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-04-08.
