Workwear suited to the intense heat of summer

T-shirts, lightweight trousers and safety shoes for summer
When temperatures rise, work clothes quickly become too hot and uncomfortable. It then becomes necessary to switch to lighter summer workwear without compromising safety. What are the key points to observe for summer work equipment? Philipp Mell, Managing Director of MEWA France, answers the main questions.

Why is summer workwear necessary?
Standard work clothes are not suited to days of intense heat. Professionals quickly find themselves sweating and feel a certain discomfort. Without suitable workwear, it is tempting to wear one's own clothes, yet neither cut-off jeans nor tank tops belong in a factory or on a construction site. They are neither functional nor safe, not to mention the loss of the company's visual identity. For all these reasons, it makes sense to offer summer workwear.

What characterises summer workwear?
In summer, work clothes must be light and airy, preferably made of breathable fabric, such as T-shirts, polo shirts and vests for the cooler hours. Trousers should have flexible stretch inserts at the waist for greater freedom of movement. An extended back section is also preferable to avoid prying eyes when bending over. Finally, professionals need enough pockets for tools and small equipment.

Which accessories are necessary?
Alongside summer trousers, T-shirts and vests, safety shoes are also mandatory. Thanks to the latest technical innovations, there are safe, lightweight, comfortable shoes with a trendy look. Sunglasses, a cap and sunscreen are also part of the basic equipment.

Summer workwear: buy or rent?
Summer workwear is only worn for a short time and ends up in the wardrobe as soon as autumn arrives. Yet the following summer, with staff changes, it will probably be necessary to choose new sizes or different models. To avoid unmanageable extra costs for companies, MEWA offers a flexible rental solution: the work clothes are provided, collected on a fixed date, washed and delivered back clean. When the seasons change, it is entirely possible to switch to a different collection. In this way, professionals always have clean work clothes that are well suited to each season. Finally, customers can purchase from MEWA a wide range of accessories not available for rental, such as safety shoes and sunglasses, for perfectly coordinated workwear.