I thought id do a post to share with everyone about my experience working with Bisley Workwear to help create the new Women's Winterwear range of work clothes.
It all began in October 2018, I received a message via Instagram from Bisley asking what I thought about the current workwear situation for women in trades.
At this point id been working in trades for almost 2 years and had a fair few opinions about what was currently available and what id like to see. So I pretty much let loose with my thoughts on what I wanted, 4 massive messages later and I think I got across what I was after.
A few of the things I suggested for pants were the knee pad option, either built-in or to be able to add them into the pants if you need them, meaning no need for straps. A thicker waistband around the top paired with a slimmer leg and the elastic bottom. Along with fewer pockets. This was very 'Carpentry' specific as we, more often than not, have a tool belt on, so the pockets never get used anyway, fewer pockets = less bulky pants!
With the shirts, I've always loved the Bisley options, but here in New Zealand, it's not always compulsory to have shirts with collars. Personally, I find them too formal for work, so I suggested to have a shirt without a full collar as a new option. Plus all shirts to be a little longer and to have a scoop bottom so that when arms are lifted or bending over, they cover your mid-drift area.
Along with a tighter racerback singlet, as most current singlet options are for men so they always fall down at the front when you bent down.
It all began in October 2018, I received a message via Instagram from Bisley asking what I thought about the current workwear situation for women in trades.
At this point id been working in trades for almost 2 years and had a fair few opinions about what was currently available and what id like to see. So I pretty much let loose with my thoughts on what I wanted, 4 massive messages later and I think I got across what I was after.
A few of the things I suggested for pants were the knee pad option, either built-in or to be able to add them into the pants if you need them, meaning no need for straps. A thicker waistband around the top paired with a slimmer leg and the elastic bottom. Along with fewer pockets. This was very 'Carpentry' specific as we, more often than not, have a tool belt on, so the pockets never get used anyway, fewer pockets = less bulky pants!
With the shirts, I've always loved the Bisley options, but here in New Zealand, it's not always compulsory to have shirts with collars. Personally, I find them too formal for work, so I suggested to have a shirt without a full collar as a new option. Plus all shirts to be a little longer and to have a scoop bottom so that when arms are lifted or bending over, they cover your mid-drift area.
Along with a tighter racerback singlet, as most current singlet options are for men so they always fall down at the front when you bent down.
