Overalls

[nuyorican]

The initial message was deleted from this topic on 24 November 2024 at 14:26

[GreenV8S]

If you look on Amazon you'll find plenty of suppliers for this sort of stuff. The ones I usually use are Klopman branded poly/cotton. I've had them forever and don't remember where I got them from, but I expect they're still for sale in the usual places.

[tapkaJohnD]

There's a brand of cloth, that many but not all overall makers use, caled "Bizweld".
It's flame resistant (NOT proof) very useful if you do weld, or even with hot exhaust pipes etc

[530dTPhil]

Farm supply shops such as Mole Valley Farmers are a good source of durable overalls at keen prices. Our local one has heavy duty ones which are good in the winter. They also have lightweight ones suitable for warmer times when the aim is to just keep your clothes clean.

[Chris32345]

Whatever is a good price and fits okay and replace when worn out

[ssray]

Local army surplus shop

[PositronicRay]

Take a look at the dickies brand from screwfix.

[paintman]

Dickies.
If you have a local Machine Mart they also stock some & it would be worth a visit to try on for size - esp as you will be wearing them over clothing.
You may find them a bit cheaper on ebay.

[anonymous-user]

Another vote for Dickies

[gazza285]

Don't get the Dickies Redhawk ones though, they are a bit crap. To thin and flimsy, and not good for any hot work.

[PositronicRay]

gazza285 said:

Don't get the Dickies Redhawk ones though, they are a bit crap. To thin and flimsy, and not good for any hot work.

I've redhawk trousers, I find them fine, not too cumbersome, I tend to layer up. The lightweight fleece is okay but the zips are too flimsy.

[gazza285]

PositronicRay said:

gazza285 said:

Don't get the Dickies Redhawk ones though, they are a bit crap. To thin and flimsy, and not good for any hot work.

I've redhawk trousers, I find them fine, not too cumbersome, I tend to layer up. The lightweight fleece is okay but the zips are too flimsy.

The trousers are alright, apart from all the zips that end up broken.

[dhutch]

Overalls are not expensive or high tech.

You have a choice of polyester, cotton, poppers, zip, some pockets, or a stupid number of pockets.

I bought my GF a set of Lady's Redhawk overalls and they are nice, but for DIY really anything will cover you.


Daniel

[VanDiesel99]

I have a pair of Overalls, but I rarely use them; I prefer just to wear old clothes or get something from a Charity Shop and ruin 'em.

I'm forever doing various DIY tasks and recommend washing jeans & tops by hand with a regular bar of soap, much more effective than using 'er indoors washing machine and less likely to upset her too

[Krikkit]

PositronicRay said:

gazza285 said:

Don't get the Dickies Redhawk ones though, they are a bit crap. To thin and flimsy, and not good for any hot work.

I've redhawk trousers, I find them fine, not too cumbersome, I tend to layer up. The lightweight fleece is okay but the zips are too flimsy.

I've been using redhawk for years - not expecting them to be good near welding, but that's fine. Otherwise they're cheap and pretty durable, and if they're not too tight the zips seem fine. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Anyway, at £20/throw they're not bad if they do get damaged.

[paintman]

Krikkit said:

PositronicRay said:

gazza285 said:

Don't get the Dickies Redhawk ones though, they are a bit crap. To thin and flimsy, and not good for any hot work.

I've redhawk trousers, I find them fine, not too cumbersome, I tend to layer up. The lightweight fleece is okay but the zips are too flimsy.

I've been using redhawk for years - not expecting them to be good near welding, but that's fine. Otherwise they're cheap and pretty durable, and if they're not too tight the zips seem fine. Maybe I'm just lucky.

Anyway, at £20/throw they're not bad if they do get damaged.

Ditto. WD4839 overalls. Fine for most general spannering & painting work. Mig welding spatter with big lumps can burn through.

Edited by paintman on Tuesday 13th October 18:26

[gazza285]

Prefer something a little more robust, that is all. I do work in heavy industry though.