Working person clothes? Anyone know any good stores/websites that make clothes for working people? Durable jeans, boots, and other articles of clothing that would be use...
grokineer replied:
I highly recommend Patagonia! They have a great line of men's and women's workwear as well as work boots -- huge focus on environmental sustainability, fair wages, organic cotton, recycled materials, and, or course, quality craftsmanship. [https://www.patagonia.com/workwear/](https://www.patagonia.com/workwear/) Also, if you're willing to do a little digging, they have their discounted Worn Wear items that may have what you're looking for as well; cheaper and even more sustainable since everything's previously owned, but professionally washed and repaired for resale. [https://wornwear.patagonia.com/](https://wornwear.patagonia.com/)
floopdawg replied:
r/BuyItForLife might be helpful here
marinamandala replied:
Just in case: Used! Many second hand store have great selections of work clothing!
MultipleColoredChloe replied:
Danner Boots have ethical working conditions for their US made footwear, and their overseas manufacturing. The US made boots are made in Portland, OR, and are resoleable or recraftable, depending on the style. I've seen people with 2 decade old Danners, still going strong. Just have to condition them and replace the soles as they wear out.
chrchirp replied:
I've heard great things about Filson [Filson](https://www.filson.com/)
montytanana replied:
REI brand has great work pants (trailsmith) I’ve worked at nurseries and warehouses and they really stand the test
Cas467 replied:
You can ask on r/goodyearwelt about boots, I'm sure they would have an answer. Alot of higher end "work" boots really toe the line between being actual work boots vs just fashion, and some of the larger companies in that space (ex. Wolverine) have absolutely abysmal ethical standards. Definitely a lot to navigate through.
For clothing there are a ton of small companies making really good quality stuff in house all over the US. I'll shout out [Hartford Denim Company](https://www.hardenco.com/) in my old home state as one example. Again these kind of brands toe the line between fashion and true workwear, but cool nonetheless.
The epitome of quality workwear for me is probably [Iron Heart.](https://www.ironheartamerica.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjwx6WDBhBQEiwA_dP8rfLXNyYZHrF04T6ejqSkjOE-fknHlVoc9F1GmODeccr85Izx7pB7BxoCWkwQAvD_BwE) Pretty expensive but definitely BIFL type stuff. I will say I dont know anything about thier environmental or labor standards and am merely assuming they're ok based on the quality of the product.
AntsOrBees replied:
I wish I had the answer. I looked around quite a bit myself, and couldn't find much. Good luck with the search, if you find any, I would love to know!
norbergam9 replied:
Carhartt makes really great winter jackets. I’ve had hit or miss luck with Carhartt’s pants. Duluth Trading Co has durable work pants. Keen makes comfortable steel toed boots. All these brands carry both men’s and women’s attire.