Everything To Consider When Buying A Work Shirt

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Everything To Consider When Buying A Work Shirt

06 May 2022

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We've already covered safety boots and work trousers, but we thought we'd also look at work shirts and everything you need to consider when buying a new work shirt.


The Fit


First of all, as with all our garments and work clothes, the fit is essential. Too loose, and you run the risk of your shirt getting caught in deadly machinery (depending on where you work, of course).


If it's too tight, you may feel uncomfortable throughout the day and won't be able to do your job correctly if you're being restrained.


So the ideal fit is something that fits your body well and doesn't get in the way or restrain you from doing your job.


Requirements


In some workplaces, you may be given work clothes, primarily if you work for a large company such as Starbucks, McDonald's or a supermarket such as M&S or Sainsburys. 


But if you work in construction or if you're a one-man-band, then you may need to buy your work clothes. 


It's always worth double-checking to see if you are required to wear a hard hat on site or safety boots on a building site or even high-viz in the railway sector.


Price


We strongly believe in quality over price. If you pay a little bit more for a work shirt made from better materials, is sustainable, and offers durability (can sustain washes time and time again), it's worth it? You'd have to assume so.


Whereas if you buy a cheaper shirt, who's to say it will last?

The materials from these "fast-fashion" companies are questionable for specific areas of work (building, construction, trades), so be careful when selecting your work clothes.


So always double-check the material and how durable the product is before buying it, and even if it costs a little bit more to ensure quality and, above all else, safety, it's worth it.


Protection


Some of our garments are made from ripstop fabric reinforced for your protection. These products are typically found in the jackets, trousers and boots sections on our website, so be sure to look.


However, for work shirts, this is something we'll be looking to add later down the line.


Shop Online Today


We have a wide range of work shirts for both men and women. Regardless of what you do for work, we're confident that we've got the best work shirts for you.


We only stock the biggest brands in workwear that offer high-quality products at a competitive price.


Shop our full range of work shirts online at Granite Workwear today.