Good, cheap work clothes for the garden and where to get them?

[Paul_B]

My partner recently asked about tough work clothes for gardening duties in all conditions. Something to offer resistance to thorns and tears but is comfortable. I said look at farmers shops.

Does anyone have recommendations on where to get good, cheap and tough work clothings for the outdoors? For me i am thinking of trousers and something on top half. For my partner she is thinking the good old dungarees, do they still make them for outdoors work?

I figure there are enough farmers, smallholders, gardeners and forestry workers on here to get some good ideas.

 

[Broch]

Have a look at country sports apparel - the beaters don't wear expensive clothing

Have a browse in suppliers like New Forest Clothing - there are thorn proof trousers and the like for under £40 such as Percussion Tradition trousers.

Country Sports Collection for Hunting and Dog Walking

Explore our Country Sports Collection for top-notch country clothing, footwear, and more. Find everything you need by brand or size!

www.newforestclothing.co.uk

 

[Astrochicken]

Personally I use work wear clothing from Screwfix, Toolstation and bits from Aldi. Most of this won't be particularly waterproof, but is very hardwearing and very cost-effective. I've had £10 Aldi trousers last years, and the plus for workwear trousers is that they often have knee pad pockets, so for another £5 I can put foam pad inserts in that work wonders when down on the ground.

 

[Kepis]

I always used to wear shirts and trousers from Dickies when i was working in the woods, they are cheap, bombproof and comfortable, lots of pockets for "stuff" as well as knee pad pockets.

 

[British Red]

Does anyone have recommendations on where to get good, cheap and tough work clothings for the outdoors? For me i am thinking of trousers and something on top half. For my partner she is thinking the good old dungarees, do they still make them for outdoors work?

Try Farmfit they sell real workwear in most styles

Burnley Bib & Brace

This stylish Bib and Brace is available in classic workwear colours. Convenient storage options include a concealed zip chest pocket and a rule pocket. Back elastication offers all day comfort. Features Durable polycotton fabric for high performance and maximum wearer comfort Elasticated back...

www.farmfituk.com

 

[Tengu]

Whats wrong with worn out everyday wear?

 

[Broch]

That depends how many skin parts are showing

 

[slowworm]

Whats wrong with worn out everyday wear?

Workwear is my everyday wear.

 

[Bert]

Did you think of surplus gear?

And I don't think you can find anything really resistant to thorns.
At least until now I didn't, we have much brambles here, if you find some impenetrable gloves, please let me know?

 

[jcr71]

Lidl do work trousers and dungarees for around a tenner, that hold up well and have plenty of pockets.