Work jacket: this is what you need to know

A work jacket can provide warmth, protection against rain and wind or high visibility so that you are clearly visible on, for example, the construction site or along the road! How do you know which work jacket you need for your work? In this article we will tell you what the options are and which work jacket is ideal for a specific work situation.

Work jackets from Tricorp

Every Tricorp work jacket meets strict quality requirements to guarantee Tricorp's high standards. We attach great importance to a modern and fashionable look for our work jackets. That is why our designers keep a close eye on the latest fashion trends and translate them into innovative and functional designs. Be sure to take a look at our latest collection of work jackets: stylish, durable and perfect for every working day! Tricorp ensures that the range of work jackets is well stocked, so you can wear a suitable work jacket for every work situation! Did you know that we use a wide size range from XS to 5XL for all work jackets? Some jackets are even available up to size 8XL.

The best materials for a work jacket

Tricorp work jackets are made from the best materials. The softshell jackets are comfortable work jackets with stretch, which ensures high wearing comfort. Softshell is a material consisting of woven polyester. The use of a PU intermediate layer ensures that breathability remains optimal, so you will sweat less quickly. Read here everything about softshell.

In line with softshell, Tricorp offers the Tech shell jacket. This is a light work jacket with the same properties as a softshell. In addition, this work jacket is waterproof and therefore ideal to wear during rainy working days.

Wear-resistant fabric Cordura®

Do you need an extra strong work jacket for your work? Then the Parka Cordura your extra protection. In this jacket we use nylon 6.6 fibers. This robust material can withstand heavy loads. This jacket is also very practical with a removable thermal inner jacket. Read more about this here Cordura.

Sustainable raw materials

In recent years, the range of work jackets has been expanded with sustainable options. By using recycled raw materials, we save enormously on water consumption and energy consumption during the production process and we reduce CO2 emissions! Tricorp now has a wide range of work jackets made from recycled polyester. By wearing sustainable work clothing you can easily make your own business more sustainable.

Types of work jacket

Okay, now you're familiar with the basics of the work jacket. But how do you know which type of jacket is ideal for your work? This very much depends on the functionality, safety and warmth that a work jacket must offer you.

Functionality

At Tricorp we basically ensure that a work jacket is comfortable and offers enough freedom of movement. After all, it is not convenient to walk around the construction site as a Michelin man!

Do you like to have your arms completely free? Then a body warmer might be a nice work jacket for you. Read here everything about our work body warmers.

Protection against rain and wind

Especially in the Netherlands, you need a work jacket that ensures that you don't come home soaked after a day of working outside. At Tricorp we have a wide range of jackets that... EN 343 standard have. This means that the work jacket is waterproof and has a certain breathability.

Safety and visibility

High visibility
Do you work along the public road or on a large construction site? Then it is important that you are clearly visible to others in your area. Our jackets with the EN ISO 20471 standard are certified for high visibility. There are different classes here. Read here more.

Did you know that we have a complete range of Rijkswaterstaat (RWS) standardized clothing? For many road works you are required to: RWS clothing to wear. In this package you will also find various work jackets. Tricorp also offers the right work jacket for Traffic Controllers!

Multinorm
For protection against residual risks from the working environment, you must have a multi-standard work jacket. Multinorm means that there are multiple standards on the work jacket. Consider, for example, protection against liquid chemicals or anti-static clothing. So check for yourself what protection you need during your work. Here you will find an overview of all standards and therefore the protection that clothing can offer you.

Winter work jacket

For really cold working days, we ensure that you can work comfortably with our winter work jackets. The EN 14058 standard means that the garment can withstand temperatures down to -5 degrees Celsius. Tricorp has several modern work jackets that meet this standard.

Bicolor: the way to tailor your work jacket to your company

Our signature Bicolorline has developed over the years into a true classic among work clothes. The softshell jackets from this collection are ideal as a work jacket. We now offer two different bicolors:

Bicolor

The original Bicolor work jacket stands out on the side with colored areas. For example, do you have the color red in your company clothing? Then it is a good option to go for the color Black/Red.

Bicolor Seams

Bicolor Seams have a sleek appearance. The surface is colored at the top. The color separation at the front is more diagonal, but the color separation at the back is straight. This was done so that additional printing could be applied to the back.

Advice

Of course, your outfit is not complete with just a work jacket. Especially when it comes to outerwear, it is good to work with multiple layers. So you build up your outerwear layer by layer. For example, you can the Softshell High Vis Bicolor under the Parka High Vis Bicolor wear for extra protection against rain and wind! And when it is dry, you simply wear only the softshell.

Would you like tailor-made advice from one of our experts? We are happy to help you discover which work jacket is the best option for you. Chat with an expert, call us or send an email.