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Bib overalls

Tom Dunlap

Time to upgrade my work wardrobe. Style sure isn’t a criteria but there are some things I’m looking for

Since welding is part of shop work no synthetics or blends

Gussets in the knees to accommodate kneeling and no bunching

NO stove pipe stiff material like Carhartt!

Pockets in the knees for foam pads...I can sew them in so this isn’t mandatory

A bit more fitted than Carhartt style. I don’t need them to fit two of me at once. I’m not a big guy

An array of pockets for the usual stuff

I’ve seen some with zip off pouch aprons. Agaim, I can see too so this isn’t a primary criteria

The Euro workers seem to have much more practical workwear. Made for trades not just farming

What’s stylin’ for you?

Thanks. Tom

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#3

Here is my favorite, Key *LINK*

Keith Newton

I like the big zip pocket for my cell phone. My older Carharts had big boat cover snaps for the breast pockets that destroyed my cell phone camera lens in one day.


https://davisclothingandoutdoor.com/products/10030177-key-unlined-duck-bib-knee-zip-overall-saddle-brown?utm_source=googlepepla&utm_medium=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6JvDt9Gq4gIVFLbACh3PJABBEAQYBCABEgJAvfD_BwE

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#4

Classic made in TN workwear

Bill Tindall, E.Tn.

https://lcking.com/ A visit to this store and factory is like a step back in time.

Carhart canvas stuff gets soft after washing a few times. My coat and vest are as soft as old jeans.

Stuff from Duluth traders has been reliable for me.

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Alan Young

I go for the Junior Samples look ala Dickies 

Alan Young


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#6

No farmer size

Tom Dunlap

I bought Carhartt jeans and wore, and washed, them and they were to stiff to use for climbing. Arborwear had a better blend made by the same mill that did soften.

The American style bibs have too much fabric and are baggy. The guy is terrible...for me. The Euro cut is much more functional

I did find some blue denim bibs from Key at Sierra Outfitters for $20!

I’ve cut apart clothes and re seen for better fit. Adding zippers or knee pockets is simple. Easier than cutting 135* dovetails...for me. 😺

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Don Stephan

Never looked in their catalog or web pages for bibs, but the shirts, pants, and shorts I've gotten from Duluth Trading were and are very satisfying.

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ryan

Herock workwear at Lee Valley

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Roy

Why does Jerry Clower come to mind?

Roy

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