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Summer Shirts for Men

July 1, 2009 by Victoria Ries

yhst-17665666401044_2058_65389521Staying cool in the heat of summer is a breeze with light and airy summer shirts in the styles you love. Trusted brand names like Carhartt, Arborwear and Dickies bring you a selection of practical summer shirts in a variety of fabrics that are lightweight for comfort; some with moisture wicking properties, and the same rugged good looking work clothes  you are proud to wear.

Carhartt Sleeveless Pocket T-Shirt will keep you cool during warm-weather workdays. Made from 6.75-ounce 100 percent jersey knit, this hardwearing sleeveless pocket T-shirt is a popular choice for ease of movement and strength. A variety of colors are available to suit all tastes including Hunter Green, Independence Red, Sand, Carhartt Brown, Heather Gray and Navy. Available in medium, large, XL, 2XL and 3XL–buy one of each color and wear them all summer long.

Carhartt Work Dry Short Sleeve Collared Work Shirt fits the bill for comfortable coolness without looking too carhartt shirtcasual. This shirt doubles-up as night-on-the-town shirt—and controls odor. Made from 6-ounce 60% cotton/40% polyester Work-Dry® fabric with anti-odor treatment that wicks away moisture you’ll stay dry in the heat of the day or night. Tagless for extra comfort on the job, this shirt features a three-button placket and rolled forward shoulders with side seams to prevent twisting. Proudly features the Carhartt logo on the functional front pocket. This quality Carhartt shirt comes in a variety of sizes and colors including Navy, Heather Gray, Tanstone, and White.

dickies shirtDickies Men’s Work Shirt Short Sleeve DuraComfort is the latest edition to the Dickies Workwear line. Wrinkle resistant and made to release stains, this shirt offers ultra-soft comfort and coolness on the job. This quality shirt is made from 5.5-ounce brushed twill for easy care and durability. Featuring a pocket for your sunglasses, this shirt fits the bill for summer work-wear. Sizes come in M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL. This item is available in two colors; Dark Navy and Desert Sand.

Men’s T – Shirt by Arborwear Vintage Climber 700000 is a 100% cotton t-shirt with the Arborwear script and a dangling climber. This quality T – Shirt is made from 100 percent cotton to keep you cool while absorbing perspiration naturally. This item is available in Burnt Orange or Indigo Blue with available sizes from S, M, L, XL, 2X.

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Timberland Waterproof Boots

June 11, 2009 by Victoria Ries

There’s nothing more annoying than walking through a shallow puddle after the rain only to feel that familiar oozing; the squelchy damp feeling between your toes that isn’t going away until you remove your boots. Wouldn’t it be nice to rely on your footwear to protect you from water penetration? We have the ideal solution–Timberland Waterproof Boots

Timberland Waterproof Boots

  • Timberland Pro Direct Attach 8″ Waterproof Work Boots – Rugged waterproof boots you can depend on for superior protection and impermeability. 400g of insulation keep your feet warm and dry while breathing easily with the OrthoLite® footbed. Features full grain leather upper, Agioin™ anti-microbial cover, waterproof, and rubber lug outsole for durable traction.
  • Timberland Pro Titan 6″  Soft Toe Waterproof Work Boots – Featuring the Timberland Pro Titan safety toe that meets ASTM safety standards, this boot is tough and ready for all the heavy duty wear and tear you endure through your average workday. These top-of-the-line boots are made of waterproof full grain leather for good looks and durability. Features include unique “finger grip” pull-on feature, Ladder Lock™ outsole radius, and Goodyear Welt Cast-Bond™ construction.
  • Timberland Pro Endurance Soft Toe 6″ Work Boots – These boots are made with premium waterproof leather with membrane. Slip, oil and abrasion-proof, these boots improve work safety by preventing accidental falls due to spillage on the work floor. Anti-fatigue feature absorbs the shock of heavy footfalls making the wearer less tired; keeping him alert longer.
  • Timberland PowerWelt 6″ Soft Toe Waterproof Work Boots – Tough and rugged leather work boot featuring Contoured OrthoLitre® footbed with Outlast® Adaptive Comfort® cover. Comfort has not been compromised in the manufacture of these heat-resistant up to 346° durable work boots. Color comes in Rancher Brown, and boot size availability range from 7M to 15W.

Choosing a style of waterproof boot is purely a personal one. Timberland Boots have footwear to suit all tastes, jobs and preferences. Experience the sheer comfort, dryness and durability Timberland Boots promise.

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Dickies Mens Double Knee Painters Pants

June 9, 2009 by Lydia Powers

Dickies Work ClothesIf you’re wearing Dickies Men’s Double Knee Painter’s Pants during a long day on the job site, the last thing you need to worry about is the condition of your clothing. That is why my father, a professional painting contractor, chooses Dickies Painters Pants above all the rest. He knows that when he wears Dickies, he won’t have any trouble when it comes to being comfortable, staying cool, and having durable clothing.

Dickies Painters Pants will give the comfort, coverage, and versatility that any professional or novice painter needs. With the innovation of their unique professional design mixed with the durability that the Dickies brand is known for, any prospective buyer will be very pleased with this product.

One of the main benefits of this pant is its heavy-duty “Painter’s Drill” 100% cotton fabric and triple-stitch design. No longer will one have the problem of paint running through their clothing and seams remain intact under many periods of rough use. Because of the airy 100% cotton fabric, you can remain cool and comfortable for many work-days to come

This specific style of Dickies Painter’s Pants also applies another very important feature that is sure to please its users. The “double knee” design not only provides a separation between the two layers of fabric at the knees where the user can insert knee pads, but it also provides a target area of extra-durability that is important for the painter who needs to reach any low areas.

Dickies work clothesFinally, this style of Dickies Men’s Painter’s Pants gives its users a few added features that allow for ultra-efficiency that will please even the best multi-tasker. Perhaps this is best shown in their utilization of a tool loop on the outside of each leg. Now each user will be able to not only paint, but will also have the opportunity to fix any hammer-and-nail problems that they find along the way. These loops could also be used to hold any appropriately sized paint roller, while the painter uses their free hands to do other work. This other “work” can be accomplished because these pants also provide the feature of a tool pocket on the left leg of the pant. This allows the user to not only store the basic tools, but also gives the 21st-century-painter the opportunity to store a cell-phone so that they can keep with their business contacts while on the job.

So if you’re a painter in the market for new durable and cost-effective work clothing, Dickies has yet again proven through the features present in its Double Knee Painter’s Pants, their pants stand apart from the rest.

Features at a Glance:

Sizes available: 30×30 to 44×32
Colors available: Natural and White
Fabric: 100% cotton Painter’s Drill
Seams: Triple-stitch
Double-Knee Design
Tool Loop on Each Leg
Tool Pocket on Left Leg

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Carhartt Work Shirt Guide

June 8, 2009 by Victoria Ries

Since 1889, the Carhartt name has been trusted for delivering rugged clothes that work just as hard as you. The construction industry demands the toughest clothes to make it through the most excruciating of workdays while keeping you comfortable.  Carhartt delivers on this promise, providing you with ultimate comfort in a variety of styles and colors to suit all tastes and budgets while still giving you durable, ruggedly manufactured clothing that looks and feels great, whatever the job may be.

Types of Carhartt Work Shirts

  • Carhartt Short Sleeve Work Shirts – Carhartt short sleeve shirts are the ideal clothing for the summer Carhartt Short Sleeve Work Shirtmonths and they are available in a variety of colors and styles
    • Carhartt High-Visibility Work Shirts – for the worker who needs to be seen in dimly lit conditions to stay safe
    • Carhartt Button Plaids – With double button-down breast pockets
    • Carhartt Single Pocketed T-Shirts – Available with a crewneck or a collar
  • Carhartt Long Sleeve Work Shirts – Carhartt long sleeve shirts are much more suitable for the weather during the winter months. Flannel-lined shirts in the classic Carhartt plaid are always in style no matter what the latest fashion.  Carhartt long sleeve shirts also come in several extremely popular varieties
    • Carhartt Button Long Sleeve Shirts – By far the most popular carhartt long sleeve shirt comes equipped with button flap breast pockets which help to keep your small personal items from falling out when you bend down. This shirt is great for anyone carrying wallets, cell phones or lighters.
    • Carhartt High-Visibility Long Sleeve Shirts – Essential to increase the visibility and safety factors on the Carhartt Long Sleeve Work Shirtjob; some shirts are even flame resistant.
    • Carhartt Twill Work Shirts – Always look ruggedly handsome and give the worker room to move around freely without feeling restricted.
    • Carhartt Thermal Shirts – Perhaps the most popular type of work shirt on the market. These shirt come in both a heavyweight and mid-weight variety, meant to keep the chill out while maintaining the wearer’s comfort. Also, (perhaps most importantly?) – they’re always in style!
    • Carhartt Textured Knit Shirts – These 100% cotton textured knit work shirts are all pre-washed for a soft, smooth finish. They feature a rib-knit collar plus three-button placket that allows you to loosen the neck for the perfect fit.

With its incredible variety and astounding commitment to quality, it is truly easy to see why Carhartt is among some of the most popular brands of work clothes in the world.  So the next time your work shirts begin to wear out, don’t just settle for the overpriced department stores, check out ConstructionGear.com for the lowest prices on the highest quality work wear in the world!

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Blaklader

June 2, 2009 by Sarah Henderson

In only a few months, Construction Gear .com will begin carrying an exciting new line of products. Blaklader workwear is one of the most durable brand of work clothes on the market today. They claim to “meet a professional’s demands for wear resistance and function” and to last over 3 times longer than competitor’s products.

Since 1959, Blaklader has been producing their exclusive line of work clothes. Based in Sweden, their workwear is sold in 17 countries world wide and continues to grow. Each year, 2 million garments are sold, and each item includes a lifetime seam guarantee. Blaklader is the only company that promises to replace your garment if a seam naturally tears.

Blacklader workwear is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified and tested against tears, ripping, and shrinkage. All of the work clothes are made of either durable, spark resistant cotton, which is perfect for welding, or various cotton and polyester blends. These blends are warm in the winter, cool in summer, flame resistant, and more oil and water repellent than cotton. On top of this, all the seams are reinforced and garments include special features like extra pockets you can tuck in when they’re not in use, and lightweight knee pads sewn right into the garment.

Because many textile companies use harmful chemical and large amounts of energy, Blaklader strives to run enviro-friendly factories. Their efforts meet with the ISO’s environmental management standards.

Overall, Blaklader manufactures an impressive line of work clothes that are exceptional in quality. Look for them at ConstructionGear.com soon!

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Caterpillar History

May 28, 2009 by Tommy McLaughlin

Caterpillar, Inc. truly does have a long and interesting history. The company originated in the late 1800s when Daniel Best and Benjamin Holt began to experiment with steam tractors typically used for farming. These types of large steam-powered tractors had been plowing California fields for many years, and they often would get bogged down in the soft soil, especially after periods of heavy rain. Once stuck in the mire, these steam powered tractors were extremely difficult to pull free, even with teams of horses – and this started to become a very large problem for farmers in the area.

Caterpillar

One of the most popular solutions employed to alleviate this problem was to lay a temporary plank road ahead of the steam tractor.  This was, however, extremely time-consuming and expensive, so farmers began looking for a better idea. Holt came up with the idea to combine the road with the tractor itself. On November 24, 1904 Benjamin Holt came up with the idea to add wooden treads around the idlers of the Holt No 77 – his test tractor. The results were phenomenal – thus, the modern tractor was born.

Benjamin Holt

In 1909, Benjamin Holt bought an abandoned tractor manufacturing plant in East Peoria, Illinois. The operations in Holt’s new manufacturing plant immediately took off, and by 1911 the factory employed over 600 people. The Holt Manufacturing Company soon began exporting tractors to South American, Mexico and Canada in addition to their already exorbitant domestic sales. The company’s crawler tractors inspired the first ever military tanks – which most notably helped to end World War I.

Caterpillar officially formed on April 15, 1925 with the merger of Holt Manufacturing Company and C. L. Best Gas Traction Company.  In the first year alone, sales for the newly formed Caterpillar Tractor Co. were just over $13 million. By 1929, sales had skyrocketed to over $52 million, and the Caterpillar Tractor Company continued its rapid expansion throughout the 1930s.

Capterpillar, Inc. has come along way since their humble beginnings as a small tractor manufacturer.  The Caterpillar Company’s product line now includes such products as work boots, work gloves, and other jobsite apparel in addition to their traditional jobsite machinery product line.

Be sure to visit our Caterpillar page for all of the latest news and deals on all Caterpillar related apparel!

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Should Employers Pay for Work Boots?

May 19, 2009 by Sarah Henderson

work bootsWork boots can be bought in different styles and special features. But when work boots are worn on the job to protect from abrasions, falling objects, chemical spills, or electric shock, should employees have to foot the bill? In recent years there has been heated controversy over who should buy safety shoes – the employee or employer?

Many employees point to the regulation issues by OSHA which states that employers must pay for all personal protective equipment (PPE) required for a particular job. Employers are also required to implement training on potential hazards, maintenance of the equipment, and how it should properly be used.

Employees soon demanded compensation not only for equipment, but also items (like work boots) they had personally purchased. After several complaints and lawsuits, employers called for OSHA to reevaluate their regulations. In 2008, the Employer Payment for Personal Protective Equipment; Final Rule – 72:64341-64430 was issued. Visit the OSHA Website to see the complete guidelines.

As a result of the new regulations, all PPE that is OSHA required must be paid for by the employer. Steel-Toe Rubber BootsUnfortunately, this excludes non-specialty, safety toe work boots, loggers, and work boots with built in metatarsal guards. They reasoned that these types of safety shoes are bought to fit one person and are often worn off the work site. Any type of more specialized safety work boots, such as non-slip soles and steal-toe rubber boots, still remain under the previous compensation regulations.

But there is still hope for those of you who wear work boots on the job! In their release of the new regulations OSHA encouraged employers to consider paying for ordinary work boots. If the job requires them, or it’s a matter of practical safety, employers will often implement a payment program that will cover a portion, if not all, of the cost of your boots!

If you’re not sure that your employer has a payment program, be sure to ask.But above all, it’s important to invest in your safety no matter who is paying for it! You only have two feet, so don’t skimp on work boots because of the cost. If taken care of properly, they can offer you years of protection.

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Do Flu Masks or Respirators Prevent Swine Flu?

May 15, 2009 by Shana Kovatch

Many people in Mexico and throughout the United States and across the world have been seen wearing mouth and nose protection along with various types of face masks or respirators in recent days. This however begs the question — Do face masks really prevent swine flu?

Face MaskOf late, many people have been seen wearing face masks – which are loose-fitting, protective covers designed to help stop large particles from spreading from person to person. Face masks are not, however created to protect the wearer from breathing in very small particles.

Respirators, on the other hand, are made for exactly this purpose. Respirators are similar in appearance to the considerably less expensive face masks but are designed specifically to protect the wearer from breathing in such small germs and particles. Respirators typically fit much more snugly on the face than face masks; therefore most air is actually breathed through the filter material.

With a typical face mask, small particles can easily be inhaled around the edges of the mask, however a respirator that fits snugly on the face eliminates this problem almost completely. However, according to experts at the Centers for RespiratorDisease Control and Prevention, it’s typically easier to breathe through a face mask as opposed to a respirator over a long period of time. According to federal health officials, however, they are for the most part unsure as to either device’s effectiveness in preventing the spread of the Swine Flue epidemic.

Face masks and respirators are most useful for people in overly crowded settings, such as shopping centers or airplanes among others. They will typically protect the mouth and nose from germs and are also meant to reduce the likelihood of coughing or sneezing on others.

As always, using a big of common sense is always the best way to prevent the spread of disease. If you use a face mask or respirator, do not simply rely on them — face masks and respirators should be used along with other precautions, such as frequent hand-washing, covering coughs, and avoiding large crowds of people.

For the latest in Swine Flu protection, be sure to check out the Swine Flu Prevention page at DiscountSafetyGear.com.

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Top 500 Internet Retailer Award

May 11, 2009 by Tommy McLaughlin

Online Stores, Inc. Ranked Among America’s Top 500 Internet Retailers

New Stanton, PA May 12, 2009 – Online Stores, Inc. announced today that they have again been included amongst America’s top 500 internet retailers in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide. 2009 will be Online Stores, Inc.’s third year on the prestigious list; the company has received the award annually since 2007.

See the full press release here

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Carhartt History

May 6, 2009 by Tommy McLaughlin

Here at ConstructionGear.com, we pride ourselves on being able to provide our customers with some of the best and most well known brands on the planet at some of the lowest prices anywhere.  From Carhartt to Dickies to Arborwear, and everything in between, rest assured that we have the products you need for whatever job you’re working on.

Carhartt LogoOne of our most popular brands, Carhartt, is currently celebrating their 120th year in business and we’d like to say a few words about them.  The history of Carhartt is an interesting story, so sit back.. relax.. and follow us through the history of this remarkable family owned company.

Hamilton Carhartt was born in Macedon Lock, New York in the year 1855. Hamilton Carhartt’s vision soon became apparent when he actually changed his name by adding an extra “t” at the end in an attempt to ensure that he would stand out from all of the other businessmen. Carhartt initially began his entrepreneurial dream with a furnishing business, which initially fueled his ambition to succeed.  Carhartt’s furnishing business eventually led him to begin creating his own products.

Hamilton Carhartt

Carhartt soon realized that his products had to be different from his competition if they were ever going to stand out. After speaking with a railroad engineer, Carhartt created a garment specifically aimed towards the typical railroad worker, and this was something that had never been done up until that point in time. Hamilton Carhartt founded the Carhartt company in 1889 and began his operation with a single goal in mind.  Carhartt wanted to set a standard of excellence to which all others manufacturers and individuals alike would aspire.

The Carhartt company started with only 5 employees and only 4 sewing machines.  The original Carhartt product line consisted of not much more than overalls in denim and duck fabrics. Hamilton Carhartt was eventually able to establish himself as a presence in the overalls market through his frequent travels between towns, visiting each railroad division. With a vision and determination unlike few others, Hamilton Carhartt soon established a brand that truly has stood the test of time.

During The Great Depression, many people predicted the demise of the Carhartt brand.   After the year 1930, only 3 Carhartt Carhartt Overallsplants remained in the United States. Soon thereafter, Hamilton and his son Wylie embarked upon the “Back to the Land” campaign which led to the opening of Carhartt’s new operations in Irvine, Kentucky. In fact, to this day, the Carhartt manufacturing administrative offices are still located in Irvine, Kentucky.

Carhartt grew very rapidly throughout the beginnings of the 20th century, and they managed to establish 17 plants and with 3 mills throughout the Europe and North America. “From the mill to millions” was the Carhartt motto and it truly was reflected in the Carhartt operations.

Hamilton Carhartt passed away in 1937.  He was 82 years old. Today, the Carhartt company thrives as  a successful family owned operation, and they are still committed to Hamilton’s mission of providing the best available apparel for today’s and tomorrow’s active worker.

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