Why Women Need a Different Fit

In almost every fashion retail store or web shop, there’s a clear distinction between menswear and womenswear. This may seem obvious, but there isn’t always the same attention to male and female specific work clothing — particularly where garments are designed for manual work.

Female clothing is designed for the build of a woman’s body and is typically fitted in areas such as the waist and chest to allow more comfort and an aesthetic fit. Some garments are made from stretch fabric or are partially elasticated to provide flexibility and a more tailored fit.

Many women already struggle to find a good fit in everyday clothing despite the wide choice available, so we’re not pretending there’s a magic solution to the perfect female PPE and workwear. However, one thing is for certain — providing ladies with men’s garments in smaller sizes just doesn’t cut it. Although workwear has purposes other than just looking good, ill-fitting women’s workwear can look unprofessional and it may not afford the wearer the protection it is designed to provide.

This is not to say that female workers are obsessed with their appearance, but looking and feeling smart is a basic expectation for any member of staff — male or female. People who feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about what they’re wearing will not perform as well and are less likely to remain in the job. They may even feel discriminated against — particularly if their employer appears to have made little or no effort to cater to their needs.

The good news is that there is plenty of PPE for women and ladies workwear in the WISE Worksafe range. From corporate business wear to functional workwear and women’s PPE, our ever-growing range meets the requirements of thousands of women in the workplace. There are also workwear options for women during pregnancy, including specially designed high visibility maternity clothing.

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Providing uniform, workwear and PPE that fits women properly isn’t an optional extra — it’s a requirement — and has benefits for the staff and the organisation they work for.

The correct fit makes women look and feel professional, bolsters morale and productivity, and maintains the company image. It also ensures women in hazardous roles are suitably protected. Employees are far more likely to adhere to uniform and PPE policies if they have no reservations about the clothing and equipment provided.

Female-fit workwear and protective clothing is a step towards gender equality and helps women to feel they are cared for equally in the workplace. This encourages female talent when recruiting and removes any stigmas about the ability of women in the workplace.

The one-size-fits-all (or one-fit-suits-all) mentality is no longer appropriate for industries that are seeing growing numbers of females entering professions previously dominated by males. At WISE Worksafe, we are committed to providing professional and safe workwear, PPE and uniform to all of our customers, regardless of gender. 

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