Summer Coveralls or Bibs?
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Christopher
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I use the Tyvek disposable coveralls for washing dirty, greasy trash trucks to keep that stuff off me.
Even though they are very light weight (almost like paper but do not tear that easy), they are almost water proof and will make you sweat like crazy. I can wear these for an hour and be totally soaked with sweat.
Rain suits and anything else that will keep the stuff off you will make you sweat like crazy unless it is breathable fabric but then you are getting soaked with the water and have to deal with washing them.
I choose not to use the breathable fabric coveralls because I don't want to wash that stuff in my home washing machine (grease, oil, etc.....on the fabric after washing certain trucks) and when you take it to a laundromat you are there for a few hours to wash and dry and spend at least $12.00 to $18.00 to wash and dry a couple loads or more.
I get the Tyvek disposable coveralls for under $5.00 each and when I am done I just throw them away, a lot cheaper than washing and drying work uniforms and you don't waste a few hours doing so.
Just my personal choice.
Even though they are very light weight (almost like paper but do not tear that easy), they are almost water proof and will make you sweat like crazy. I can wear these for an hour and be totally soaked with sweat.
Rain suits and anything else that will keep the stuff off you will make you sweat like crazy unless it is breathable fabric but then you are getting soaked with the water and have to deal with washing them.
I choose not to use the breathable fabric coveralls because I don't want to wash that stuff in my home washing machine (grease, oil, etc.....on the fabric after washing certain trucks) and when you take it to a laundromat you are there for a few hours to wash and dry and spend at least $12.00 to $18.00 to wash and dry a couple loads or more.
I get the Tyvek disposable coveralls for under $5.00 each and when I am done I just throw them away, a lot cheaper than washing and drying work uniforms and you don't waste a few hours doing so.
Just my personal choice.
BlueBliss
New member
Google "Dickies 3399". These work great for us and run from about $25-$30 each. We do have to wash them at the shop, but we have considered going to Alsco or some other uniform cleaning service.
We also use a disposable for hoods that is like paper, keeps the water out (and in too sadly) but we only paid about a buck each. We bought a lot of them a year or more ago and haven't had to reorder. I'll see if I can find the source.
We also use a disposable for hoods that is like paper, keeps the water out (and in too sadly) but we only paid about a buck each. We bought a lot of them a year or more ago and haven't had to reorder. I'll see if I can find the source.
MHasterok
New member
I wear paintball pants. lol! Found a bunch like new at a yard sale for .25 each.
I would suggest going to a sporting goods store and getting water resistant pants that breath, and just wear a t-shirt. Some guys even wear shorts, but I don't because of the chemicals I use.
offdutyfireman
Active member
What are you washing that you get wet? We just do houses and apartments so no fear of getting wet. Shorts and t shirts here.
Mike V
Member
Shorts and T-shirts here too. All we do is houses, apartments, commercial flatwork, fleet washing and roof cleaning......Why do you need coveralls?
Perhaps if you are looking for a "professional" look you cod just get a laminated name badge with your picture on it or maybe even a big keyring.
Perhaps if you are looking for a "professional" look you cod just get a laminated name badge with your picture on it or maybe even a big keyring.
BlueBliss
New member
We used to go in the thong, with company logo and techs' name tattoo's just to get that professional look!
Do you 2 step your fleets? Fleets and Hoods is most of our work, so we like the coveralls. The extra professional look helps us land some of the larger accounts, too.
MHasterok
New member
The pics here were from washing aircraft parts in the Tucson desert. The rainsuit came in handy there. I'm sure I was super clean in the pic compared to hood cleaners though. :thumbup2: Other than that, we do flatwork, and use caustic, so I wear pants to prevent splash from the sc and on rinsing. Definately need pants when doing bad dumpsters.
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Mike V
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I get the need for coveralls in some situations and am a firm believer in always having my guys in uniform and looking sharp....but I doubt coveralls landed the account.
I forgot about those Photos