Resources for Women in the Trades: Clothing, PPE, and PPC

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Brookville Women/Youth sized all-cotton gloves (Ironworker’s Gloves)
22-oz. Silver Fleece hot mill glove in a ladies/youth size, in a long palm design with an overcast, safety stitched gauntlet cuff. Orders available by the dozen only.

Carhartt Women’s Clothing
Seasonal work clothes for women. Includes bib overalls, quilted bib overalls, rainwear and more.

Charm and Hammer
Comprehensive selection of PPE, PPC, and clothing for women construction workers. Includes Ms. Miller Safety Harnesses and other PPE and PPC designed and sized for women. Also safety glasses, ear plugs, ear muffs, tool bags, welding gloves and jackets, coveralls, and more. Many items available in pink, feminine colors, as well as traditional colors and black. Read more about Charm and Hammer from founder Terri Piasecki here.In addition to PPE, PPC, and tools, Charm and Hammer also carries clothing and accessories for women construction workers. Charm and Hammer also carries the Ms. Miller women’s safety harness for under 200 USD.

ConstructionGear.com
Wide selection of workwear, including Dickies, Carhartt, and other brands.

The Directory: Where to find PPE for Women
Directory of North American Manufacturers and Suppliers that carry Women’s PPE compiled by the Ontario Women’s Directorate and them Industrial Accident Prevention Association. This project was designed as a public resource and my be printed, reproduced, and distributed as such.

Duluth Trading Company
Large selection women’s work and outerwear, including coveralls and overalls when in season. Also a wide selection of warm/tactical under layers.

Safety Girl
In addition to carrying PPE and PPC for working women, safety girl also carries emergency safety kits and other items useful for ones personal safety, including mace. “Safety Girl is run for women, by women, so we know what a girl needs to handle any emergency situation with grace and style. A woman’s safety is important on the job or when she goes out, and that’s why we have a variety of safety products and kits, including pepper spray, for emergency situations. Many safety products exist on the market, but are they geared toward women? From safety gear in women’s sizes to the Original Safety Girl Kit for roadside emergencies, all items in our store are designed for a woman’s needs.”

The Shoe Factory
This NYC based work boot outfitter will help you acquire the boots you need in sizes that fit. Call them to order sizes smaller than those displayed on the website. They carry brands like Thorogood and Redwing and also carry a variety of protective boots in ALL SIZES.
Fax orders to 518-620-4192 or phone orders to 518-842-4888 during business hours: Monday and Friday 10-6, Tuesday and Thursday 10-7, Saturday 10-5. EST. Closed Wednesday and Sunday. You can call toll free at 1-800-434-7033 Email: shoefac@aol.com

SmartWool
SmartWool carries a variety of warm and comfortable undershirts, long underwear/pants, socks. Non-itchy, soft, lightweight merino wool fits under other clothing comfortably and wicks moisture from skin.

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