Brand Review: Carhartt Workwear

Carhartt is a highly-established brand with a reputation for excellence. Recognised for providing high quality, durable workwear, Carhartt is a trusted name within the construction industry with a reputable presence that stretches worldwide. The History Founded in Detroit in 1889, Carhartt originally designed clothing and apparel to target railroad workers. The initial growth of Carhartt throughout the 1890s was fueled by their unique focus on creating durable, long lasting overalls that were able to withstand the tough conditions often faced by those working within the railroad industry. In an attempt to further expand their products and target those working on building sites, Carhartt undertook extensive market research to ensure their clothing suitably met the needs of those building workers. The company’s marketing manager visited numerous building sites throughout America, particularly during times of adverse weather conditions, in order to gain a true understanding of workers’ unique needs. Surprisingly, he discovered that building workers would often purchase Carhartt products for their casual attire, then as the clothing began to fade, builders would begin wearing these clothes for work. In order to continually develop their products for modern workers, Carhartt still use a similar approach as all of their products undergo rigorous testing to ensure they’re built to withstand today’s tougher working environments. How Carhartt Suits You Carhartt has since expanded its offerings, and as a result of their ongoing market research, they now supply a range of streetwear and casual clothing, and no longer focus purely on workwear. By evolving from their original aesthetic, Carhartt has been able to switch between demographics and blur the boundaries between workwear and casual wear, resulting in a more diverse assortment of clothing. Created with sturdy manufacturing and resilience, the Carhartt clothing range is also now popular with those who simply love to explore the great outdoors. With that being said, read any Carhartt product review and you’ll see that a huge amount of their custom today still comes from those working within the construction industry. Carhartt Workwear Review At MI Supplies, we appreciate that looking stylish on the building site might not be your top priority. For that reason, we’ve selected and reviewed our top picks of Carhartt Workwear that allow you to seamlessly move from the building site to a casual setting. The contemporary design of Carhartt means their clothing is versatile enough to wear both at work and leisure, and can easily be adapted to suit different environments. Carhartt Jackets Carhartt have produced a range of ventilated coats, which are designed with a breathable membrane to help protect against overheating; suitable for the often-varied temperatures seen in Britain. Carhartt jackets come complete with a host of practical features, including triple stitched seams to protect against tearing; ensuring you’re comfortable without unwelcome distractions. This sensibly thought out design also comes equipped with hidden inside pockets to securely store important items, as well as an action back design to allow for a greater range of unrestricted movement. Our Top Picks We’ve picked out our top 3 Carhartt jackets available from MI Supplies. These jackets are available in a wide assortment of colours and sizes, to suit your individual needs. Carhartt Trousers Carhartt manufacture an innovative range of constructed, heavy duty trousers which are suitable for all trades. Complete with practical elements, such as a hammer loop, large capacity pockets and reinforced knees with cleanout openings, Carhartt’s ergonomically designed trousers provide excellent value for money, as their hard wearing texture and rugged dependability ensure that they are suitably built to last. Fancy something a little more casual? Carhartt also supply a range of relaxed fit trousers for an off-duty mix. Whilst they still boast similar features to the Carhartt heavy duty range, a selection of their trousers are created using a lightweight, cotton fabric; ideal to wear at the weekend, or on those less intense jobs. Some relaxed styles in the Carhartt trouser range also use a wrinkle resistant fabric that releases stains; more style, less effort. Our Top Picks Struggling to decide? We’ve selected our favourites from the latest range of Carhartt trousers available from MI Supplies. Spoilt for choice? Why not take an exclusive look at the full range of Carhartt clothing available from MI Supplies?