
For over eighty years Dickies has produced hardwearing and durable workwear for many of the world’s toughest working environments. This level of experience and expertise is available to workers from all areas of the rail industry. Train and rail engineering companies will find fit-for-purpose clothing and footwear suitable for a wide range of work situations, from train crews and station staff to trackside engineers.
Operating through two distinct divisions, corporate wear and industrial workwear, but providing the same levels of expertise and quality in garment production, Dickies (UK) has the experience and infrastructure to supply large quantities of clothing to the rail industry. All fabrics are tested for their durability and resilience to frequent washing, while the manufacturing processes employed have a proven record of success.
Dickies expertise in safety footwear is legendary. Made from quality materials, all safety footwear in Dickies comprehensive range are fitted with steel toe-caps conforming EN345 (200 Joules). This standard protects the feet from crush injuries equivalent to the impact caused by 20kg in weight falling on to the toes from a height of 10.2 metres and affords compression protection corresponding to approximately 1.5 tonnes resting on the toe area. And many styles have the additional safety feature of a flexible steel midsole to protect the foot from sharp objects underfoot.
For those engaged in welding Dickies produce the Fire Cadet Coverall. This high performance flame retardant coverall conforms to EN470 (part 1), the European specification for clothing to be worn while welding and other similar activities. The Dickies Fire Cadet Coverall is manufactured from 100% cotton drill with a Probane flame retardant finish and features the construction qualities that have seen Dickies become experts in the field of specialist workwear. These include reinforced stress points; concealed stud front; cuffs with stud closure; and studded neck closure.
Dickies Corporate Wear has supplied a long list of major companies with work uniforms including: Calor Gas, Morrisons, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Texaco, House of Fraser, Seat, Oakwood Leisure and Leekes department stores. The size of these companies and the wide variety of industry sectors they represent illustrate Dickies ability to design, manufacture and supply large quantities of garments for very different job functions.
For hardwearing workwear designed for tough working conditions call Dickies on 01761 410041 or visit www.dickies-uk.co.uk .
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