LOOK THE PART WITH THE RIGHT DIY ATTIRE

Wearing the right clothes when carrying out DIY jobs means you not only look the part, but you’re going to be comfortable and safe as well.

Here are a few items of clothing a keen DIY-er shouldn’t be without.

Safety shoes

Just like you wear a safety hat to protect your head, safety shoes are important to spare your feet. If you’ve ever dropped a heavy slab or rubble on your foot, you will know that protective footwear is well worth the investment.

Safety shoes will generally be steel capped at the front, but they can also have a reinforced sole to prevent puncture wounds, as well as slip and chemical resistant soles.

Safety shoes have traditionally all looked very similar, but there are some more fashionable options now on the market. Hey, you can even get some with heels on, if that’s your thing!

At Leyland SDM, we have a range of Stanley safety shoes, including steel toe trainers.

Trousers

You’ll be far better off in a proper pair of work trousers than an old pair of jeans.

Work trousers need to be tough-wearing to cope with the rigours of kneeling on the floor and so forth – but they also need to be breathable and comfortable so you can get on with the job.

As well as being tough, work trousers might also include loops for hanging tools off (which also makes you look cool), have slots at the front for inserting knee pads and extra pockets with zips for all your bits and bobs.

The cuffs can be wider at the bottom as well to accommodate work boots.

Check out the Stanley Huntsville Trousers here.

 

Tops

There are plenty of options out there now when it comes to workwear tops.

Some work T-shirts and hoodies look identical to what you might wear down the pub on a Friday evening, but they also come with reinforced elbows, cuffs and hems.

Look for tops which are 100 per cent cotton so that they are more breathable. You’ll be grateful when you find yourself in the loft in height of summer.

Outdoor wear

If you’re going to be carrying out a job outside in the middle of winter, you’d better make sure you’ve got the right clothes.

Obviously, wearing multiple layers and a hat is an option, but if you really want to shun the shivers, why not invest in a battery powered jacket?

Gloves

The right glove will depend on what job is at hand. For most DIY jobs around the home, a cut resistant work glove which is thin, flexible and comfortable will be best. Nobody wants to be riddled with cuts and splinters, so protect your most valuable tools. View our range of gloves here.

 

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