| Always dress for the occasion. That is the cardinal | | | | The main concern of coveralls is safety. Overalls |
| rule for work. If you are a businessman, you'll be | | | | on the other hand, have made the leap from |
| going to work in a suit. If you're a carpenter, a | | | | workman's clothing to fashion statement. The |
| plumber, or a farmer you go to work in your | | | | same probably won't happen in the case of |
| overalls. | | | | coveralls as they are primarily protective gear. |
| But if you work in a factory, or in some labor | | | | That is, of course, unless it is Halloween. |
| intensive area that requires you to be adequately | | | | Aside from just wearing coveralls, those wearing |
| protected, you're going to need a good pair of | | | | coveralls are also equipped with safety gear and |
| coveralls. | | | | devices that pertain to their chosen field. For |
| Coveralls, unlike overalls, cover the entire body | | | | example, if the job requires protection for the |
| excluding the head, and the hands, and are the | | | | person's hands, gloves are issued. Helmets are |
| gear of choice for factory workers, mechanics, | | | | also issued if protection for the head is required. |
| firemen, and those in contact with industrial | | | | Coveralls are not only used by the labor force. In |
| chemicals. | | | | fact, even the military uses coveralls as standard |
| The coverall is also known as a boilersuit. It is a | | | | uniform. For example the French police unit known |
| full-length, one-piece suit that looks like the | | | | as the CRS uses coveralls for uniform. |
| jumpsuits pilots use, except that they are lighter, | | | | The US Navy also adopted the use of navy blue |
| and they are looser. | | | | coveralls as their prescribed work suit. In the case |
| They are usually zipped up, fastened up front and | | | | of the US Navy, the coveralls bear the owner's |
| not from behind using zippers, buttons, Velcro or | | | | name and the words "US Navy." It also bears the |
| studs. These suits present excellent protection for | | | | owners rank and insignia. |
| the wearer's chosen field. The suit must not have | | | | Coveralls also have their place in history. In World |
| lapels and usually has a long pocket on its right | | | | War II, when the working force dipped to lows |
| thigh to hold needed equipment. | | | | due to the absence of the men who were sent |
| Coveralls are a sturdy bunch. They may be made | | | | to battle. |
| out of various materials; however, these materials | | | | In their place, the Army hired women into the |
| must be sturdy enough to endure the wear and | | | | factories to make up for the lost labor force. |
| tear of a person's job. It also must protect the | | | | These women were issued military coveralls as |
| wearer from stains, chemicals and other hazards | | | | prescribed uniform. This was a first in the history |
| present in that person's job. | | | | of military conflict. |
| Some coveralls are made of nomex, which is a | | | | We are always urged to dress for success. |
| flame retardant. These suits are used in jobs that | | | | Coveralls might not be glamorous or even |
| require a person to enter an environment with | | | | flattering. However, if one truly is to dress for |
| fire hazards. Some are made to protect the | | | | success, he or she must dress appropriately for |
| wearer against environmental factors such as | | | | his or her line of work, considering safety and |
| wind, snow, water, etc. | | | | practicality in every aspect. |
