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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Glen on January 04, 2012, 10:34:03 pm

Title: Waterproof clothing
Post by: Glen on January 04, 2012, 10:34:03 pm
Can anyone recommend some effective & professional looking waterproofs - jacket and trousers - which are breathable and could be worn for other outdoor activities?

I'm using a non-breathable waterproof coat at present and while it keeps the rain out it still gets wet inside from condensation.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: bonsey on January 04, 2012, 10:40:46 pm
outdoor activities !! i got a regatta waterproofs for me weekend dogging does the trick  ;D
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: gary999 on January 04, 2012, 10:46:04 pm
goretex jacket and black ski salopettes for me
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Post by: Andy Leett on January 04, 2012, 10:49:34 pm
Snickers if you have the money, Regata if not.
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: alanwilson on January 04, 2012, 11:10:46 pm
we use snickers trousers - not entirely waterproof but more water repellant.  Quality is top notch though, they are comfortable and hardwearing.

jackets - we use Sprayway goretex, does exactly what it says on the tin.

Trousers £60 a pair
Jackets £150 each
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: dazmond on January 04, 2012, 11:33:33 pm
goretex boots and jacket.dry and no sweating!!bergaus or north face.youll never go back to the crappy so called cheaper waterproof gear ever again.
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: alanwilson on January 05, 2012, 12:09:31 am
good point - good boots make all the difference.

Brasher Antuco £150 a pair, proper merino wool socks too.
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: Window Washers on January 05, 2012, 09:08:36 am
good point - good boots make all the difference.

Brasher Antuco £150 a pair, proper merino wool socks too.
do you have any staff ? and if you do do you buy them £150 pairs of boots jackets etc,  ?
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: DMC Window Cleaners Ltd on January 05, 2012, 10:15:18 am
we wear teflon combat style trouses so much better then an over trouses water just runs off them, they cost £35 a pair.
and a dickies water proof coat for £25
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: carl stanton on January 05, 2012, 05:11:50 pm
work faster so your smoking hot and dry off!!   ;D
but other wise i second above
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: Glen on January 05, 2012, 09:36:46 pm
we wear teflon combat style trouses so much better then an over trouses water just runs off them, they cost £35 a pair.
and a dickies water proof coat for £25


Where do you get the trousers from? Are they hi-viz?
Had a look at the Dickie jackets but they don't seem breathable
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: Glen on January 05, 2012, 09:52:52 pm
we use snickers trousers - not entirely waterproof but more water repellant.  Quality is top notch though, they are comfortable and hardwearing.

jackets - we use Sprayway goretex, does exactly what it says on the tin.

Trousers £60 a pair
Jackets £150 each

Which snickers trousers do you use?
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: simonr on January 05, 2012, 11:14:34 pm
just been looking at teflon pants on ebay some are only £10  surely these cant really be waterproof ?????
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: RO-Sheen on January 05, 2012, 11:33:49 pm
I got Tog Goretex trousers and jacket a few years ago. Fantastic! Got them about half price from Bicester village designer outlet. Will only go goretex from now on. Make sure you get a jacket with detachable fleece so its cooler in the winter.
I also got Goretex british army boots from Ebay about 3 or 4 years ago and they are still going strong. Still warm and waterproof. only paid £35 delivered for them as well. Alot cheaper than the so called waterproof boots you can buy from the high street/camping shops for £90!
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: alanwilson on January 06, 2012, 01:06:52 am
window washers - yes I have my son plus two other members of staff.  Everyone wearing the same - I/company pays for them.  They last for years.

Glen - don't know what the snickers trousers are called but they are black and grey with a teflon type finish to them.
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: DMC Window Cleaners Ltd on January 06, 2012, 11:17:56 am
we wear teflon combat style trouses so much better then an over trouses water just runs off them, they cost £35 a pair.
and a dickies water proof coat for £25


Where do you get the trousers from? Are they hi-viz?
Had a look at the Dickie jackets but they don't seem breathable

i get them from a local company in leighton buzzard can give you there number no black not high viz i think you can get them.

and dickie do loads of jackets and breathable
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: C-Thru. on January 06, 2012, 07:16:33 pm
I use Dickies feild tex waterproof jacket and trousers.
breathable cool and VERY waterproof!
and cheap as chips Jacket £27, trousers £17.#
Highly recommend both!
Title: Re: Waterproof clothing
Post by: Glen on January 19, 2012, 10:09:03 pm
I use Dickies feild tex waterproof jacket and trousers.
breathable cool and VERY waterproof!
and cheap as chips Jacket £27, trousers £17.#
Highly recommend both!

Thanks - Where did you get them from? I've had a look at the Dickies website but can't see any at that price.