Tools of the Trade
The New Vanguard
But don't let a perpetual reliance on the basics fool you into thinking there are no bells and whistles to be had for the working population. According to Chris Allen, national sales manager for BIG BILL Work Wear, with U.S. operations based in Newport, Vt., the company is making great strides with footwear. "Switching over from the steel-toe to metal-free or composite safety footwear is a major part of this new technology movement," he affirmed. Promising better comfort in all weather patterns, the company's footwear line also has 360-degree traction design; anti-odor lining; and a waterproof, breathable membrane fused to the backside of the leather. Sound familiar? They should. These features are akin to the highly touted technologies found in performance wear.
- Companies:
- Berne Apparel
- Tri-Mountain