Female craftspeople in focus: Workwear that fits

Workwear for female tradespeople is on the rise. For a long time, women in the trades were rather the exception. But times are changing.

This article is part of the special topic Workwear: How to dress correctly

According to the Central Association of German Skilled Crafts (ZDH) The number of women in the professions of automotive mechatronics engineer, carpenter, optician, electronics engineer or painter and varnisher has increased significantly. Since women have a different body structure than men, the number of women in the professions of automotive mechatronics engineer, carpenter, optician, electronics engineer or painter and varnisher has also increased. Adapting the workwear industry to new demand and adapt the cuts to the wearers.

Extensive workwear line for women

Photo: © Helly Hansen

Slimmer at the waist, slightly wider at the hips, narrower at the legs: When it comes to workwear, the difference between the sexes is not jacket or trousers. Manufacturers of workwear have also adapted to the different requirements. So for Carhartt Workwear own women's collection of courseWhether it's a shirt, hoodie, pants, or softshell jacket, all the garments are available specifically for women. This includes humorous, powerful female motifs, as in this spring's T-shirt collection. Cologne-based Bierbaum Proenen also offers a comprehensive ladies' workwear line with slim-fit work pants, jackets, shirts, and vests, including high-visibility garments. Versatile fits and fabric mixes ensure that the clothing adapts perfectly to the body.

The Belgian workwear manufacturer dassy can the increasing demand for women's workwear can only confirm this. Although the number of pieces is still lower today than in the men's collections, the trend is clear: every year more women are entering skilled trades. To take advantage of this opportunity, the manufacturer is actively developing new fits for women that combine true ergonomic fit with the durability and functionality expected by customers.

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Don't exclude anyone

The Swedish workwear manufacturer Freetown has recognized the signs of the times and developed workwear with an ergonomic fit, stretch waist, higher waistband and functional details that combine safety and freedom of movement.Workwear is the most important tool during the working day – it must fit, protect and offer full mobility", says Lenba Bay HØjland, Product Director at Fristads. "In a modern company, people with very different body shapes work together. No one should be excluded from optimal clothing because of their stature or gender." Special solutions, such as flame-retardant maternity trousers, are now part of the standard portfolio at Fristads.

Functional and comfortable clothing during pregnancy

The topic of pregnancy in workwear has also been addressed Helly Hansen This spring, the company launched its own maternity collection under the name Alna Maternity. Equipped with 4-way stretch material and an elastic waistband, the pants follow your every movement. The Alna 2.0 Maternity Extension Piece complements Helly Hansen’s Hi-Vis jackets. The extension piece can be zipped into the jackets with a simple zipperso that they grow with the child and remain wearable throughout the entire pregnancy.

One thing is certain: The skilled trades are more than ever looking for young talents in the craft sector. Women in particular are encouraged to enter the craft sector and To actively use the diversity of professions and development opportunitiesAppropriate work clothing is an important prerequisite.

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