Wearing safety workwear that doesn't fit properly can be uncomfortable and distracting, which can put you at greater risk of accidents. In a worst-case scenario, ill-fitting PPE can even get caught in machinery. This is a major issue for women who work on the tools, because women have different body shapes and sizes to men, yet the majority of workwear on the market is based around mens sizing and fit.
Why Do Women Need a Different Fit?
In almost every fashion retail store, there’s a clear distinction between menswear and womenswear. This may seem obvious, but there isn’t always the same attention to male and female safety workwear — especially garments that are designed for manual work. This is due in most part to the fact that men make up the vast majority of manual labour jobs, but with a growing number of women moving into these industries, womens workwear is fast becoming mainstream.
Women’s workwear is designed to the shape of a woman’s body and is typically fitted in areas such as the waist and chest to allow a more comfortable and aesthetic fit. In some cases, womens workwear is made from stretch fabric or is partially elasticated to provide flexibility and a more tailored fit.
Women’s Workwear & PPE from Southland Supply Group
Southland is proud to support women in construction, logistics, utility work, and all the other essential trades. To this end, we are now stocking an industry-leading range of awesome workwear for women. Below are some of our most popular options for women’s workwear:
Bisley BL6896 Women’s Hoop Reflective Long Sleeve Shirt - This shirt is made of 155gsm cotton drill mesh underarm and upper back vents with panelled front with bust and waist shaping, featuring hoop style reflective tape for added safety. It is available in pink, orange and yellow colours.
Bisley BPL6028T Women’s Biomotion Taped Cargo Cuffed Pants - featuring a stretch reflective biomotion tape for added safety and stretch mid-rise fit with curved waistband for comfort and movement.
Bisley BLC6064T Women’s Hoop Reflective Stretch V Neck Long Sleeve Shirt - features a stretch reflective taped hoop pattern with T400 stretch fabric for durability, fit and comfort. It also features curved hemline with side splits, 2wo button down chest pockets and adjustable buttoned sleeve cuff.
Bisley BKL6225T Womens Long Sleeve Taped Two Tone Hi Vis V-Neck Polo - this polo features Bisley signature perforated heat sealed reflective taped hoop pattern and biomotion taping on sleeves. Additionally, perforated heat applied reflective tape used to relieve heat stress and allow for movement and stretch.
Ladies’ Safety Boots - Safety boots for women are an important part of Southland's range of personal protection equipment. Our safety boots for women are available in different brands such as Blundstone, Oliver and Steel Blue.
Buy Women’s PPE and Workwear Today
Women’s workwear comes in all shapes and sizes, depending on one’s job roles and responsibilities.
The correct fit makes women look and feel professional, strengthens morale and productivity, and maintains the company image. It also ensures women in hazardous roles are properly protected with the right women’s PPE.
The one-size-fits-all mentality is no longer appropriate for industries that are seeing growing numbers of women entering professions previously dominated by men. At Southland, we are committed to providing professional and safety workwear, PPE and uniform to all of our customers. Browse our range at https://www.southland.com.au/