Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: S.W. Window Cleaning on October 15, 2015, 09:08:18 pm
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As title. Its coming to that time of year. Any recommendations & suppliers?
Cheers,
Steve
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Jack wolfskin are great coats. Got mine from blacks, its waterproof, warm and looks great to!
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Where Are Blacks? Do you know which coat you have as there are a lot of different ones.
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i just wear my normal logo d polo shirts and a decent logo d fleece with a goretex jacket over the top if wet and windy or very cold plus beanie hat and gloves,ski pants,boots.
if you need any other clothing your not working hard enough! ;D
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I'm still in just me logo'd polo shirt . Once I get going , I just get to hot and get uncomfortable in a jacket , might look at just getting a logo'd body warmer
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Mainly to wear when its raining though
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http://www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk/winterhawk-men/1103851-6032003.html
I have this one. Bought from blacks in the sale for £150.
You have to spend big on coats if you want something proper waterproof. This one keeps you warm but at the same time is very light so nice and easy to work in.
Oh yea, and it looks great, especially on me ;D
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Layers are the best way to keep warm.
Just purchasing a bit of new stuff myself, new HH Chelsea boots are amazing.
http://mammothworkwear.com/helly-hansen-workwear/
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Apache all season jacket paid about £35.00 for mine embroided logo front and back , nice warm and waterprooof .
Do a quick google and you might fin a supplier near you , £150 for a work jacket that will most likely get ruined with ingrained dirt no ta i took an old North Face jacket for work and after working in the wet it got filthy looked like crap once dried i would have had to wash it every week .
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Apache all season jacket paid about £35.00 for mine embroided logo front and back , nice warm and waterprooof .
Do a quick google and you might fin a supplier near you , £150 for a work jacket that will most likely get ruined with ingrained dirt no ta i took an old North Face jacket for work and after working in the wet it got filthy looked like crap once dried i would have had to wash it every week .
I agree. We have logo written Trespass jackets and soft shells. About £40 each. I have just spent a bit more on a pair of boots but still only £60. I just don't understand spending that much on good quality gear that will get ruined. Especially as we'll sit in the van if the rain really belts down..
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Apache all season jacket paid about £35.00 for mine embroided logo front and back , nice warm and waterprooof .
Do a quick google and you might fin a supplier near you , £150 for a work jacket that will most likely get ruined with ingrained dirt no ta i took an old North Face jacket for work and after working in the wet it got filthy looked like crap once dried i would have had to wash it every week .
I agree. We have logo written Trespass jackets and soft shells. About £40 each. I have just spent a bit more on a pair of boots but still only £60. I just don't understand spending that much on good quality gear that will get ruined. Especially as we'll sit in the van if the rain really belts down..
the cheapo jackets dont keep you dry their rubbish.tried loads of them years ago.you sweat like a pig in them and are wet through after a few showers leaving you feeling dejected resulting in you heading off home early when your more likely to crack on with decent waterproofs thus earning more money.they last twice as long as the cheap jackets plus they keep you dry and comfortable.
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Off post slightly but I just bought some work boots from lidl for £15 & some thermal work trousers for £10
It's their offer of the week.
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Apache all season jacket paid about £35.00 for mine embroided logo front and back , nice warm and waterprooof .
Do a quick google and you might fin a supplier near you , £150 for a work jacket that will most likely get ruined with ingrained dirt no ta i took an old North Face jacket for work and after working in the wet it got filthy looked like crap once dried i would have had to wash it every week .
I agree. We have logo written Trespass jackets and soft shells. About £40 each. I have just spent a bit more on a pair of boots but still only £60. I just don't understand spending that much on good quality gear that will get ruined. Especially as we'll sit in the van if the rain really belts down..
the cheapo jackets dont keep you dry their rubbish.tried loads of them years ago.you sweat like a pig in them and are wet through after a few showers leaving you feeling dejected resulting in you heading off home early when your more likely to crack on with decent waterproofs thus earning more money.they last twice as long as the cheap jackets plus they keep you dry and comfortable.
Not true. Admittedly in really foul weather on the hills a goretex jacket will be worth it as they will take more weather and probably better quality seams, but its a myth that you'll sweat less in goretex and in the weather most of us work in a Trespass jacket would be adequate.
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I agree with Daz in that the cheaper end Jackets are not fully waterproof and if you are out in the rain for more than a few minutes will get wet through to the inside layer.
I not only look for a Jacket that is waterproof but also windproof as this makes a difference in comfort.
The more expensive Jackets usually offer protection from rain and wind without being over bulky.
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I agree with Daz in that the cheaper end Jackets are not fully waterproof and if you are out in the rain for more than a few minutes will get wet through to the inside layer.
I not only look for a Jacket that is waterproof but also windproof as this makes a difference in comfort.
The more expensive Jackets usually offer protection from rain and wind without being over bulky.
Exactly like the jacket I posted the link too...
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There is only one coat for me in this game, the Buffelo special 6 shirt
http://www.sportswarehouse.co.uk/buffalo-special-6-shirt/
Worn next to your skin (I wear mine over a base layer)
The vid on the buffalo website shows it completely wet
www.buffalosystems.co.uk
Made in Sheffield, quality.
Tony
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Never had an issue with my Apache work coat built for work , Were as walking jackets are made for just that they just dont have the durability same as hiking boots they wont take the abuse .
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I agree with Daz in that the cheaper end Jackets are not fully waterproof and if you are out in the rain for more than a few minutes will get wet through to the inside layer.
I not only look for a Jacket that is waterproof but also windproof as this makes a difference in comfort.
The more expensive Jackets usually offer protection from rain and wind without being over bulky.
But that is simply wrong. My Trespass waterproof jacket if fully waterproof in most conditions. However it doesn't have as good a hood as my Berghaus Goretex jacket and it wouldn't be as good out on a moor or in the hills. For window cleaning it is quite adequate. In wet weather a jacket is filthy after a day's work and just cleaning it with Nikwax is £10 a time.
When I started I had a Sprayway Goretex that got ruined in the first winter. I have a cheap signwritten jacket for work and a good one for the hills.
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Never had an issue with my Apache work coat built for work , Were as walking jackets are made for just that they just dont have the durability same as hiking boots they wont take the abuse .
Very true. £200 walking boots for work. ::)roll
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I don't wear a heavy coat; I wear layers. When it's cold, mornings usually, I go out layered up and as it gets warmer I just remove the layers.
T-shirt, polo shirt, sweat shirt, fleece and bodywarmer, and when it gets really cold, a woolly hat and thermal bottoms.
Job Jobbed.
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Agree with Tosh all about the layers the Apache jacket isn't heavy but warm and waterproof , Generally for cold weather merino thermal top & bottoms good logo half zip fleece and logo fleece Gilet if its wet then the jacket goes on .
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Try TK max for some coats with goretex
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Yep layers are best option
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Keela jackets available online from outdoorgb. As worn by the Scottish mountain rescue!
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I bought myself a Buffalo Jacket this afternoon. Always fancied one, supposed to be really warm even when wet through.
Might get one of these to - got to keep the tax bill down!
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/keela__genesis_waterproof_fleece/?SelectedItem=464853
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I would rather sit in the house nice n cosy on wet days, saves money on waterproofs😜
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I bought myself a Buffalo Jacket this afternoon. Always fancied one, supposed to be really warm even when wet through.
Might get one of these to - got to keep the tax bill down!
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/keela__genesis_waterproof_fleece/?SelectedItem=464853
I haven't worn mine for the last two years as its not been cold enough.
You'll love it Dave.
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I don't work through to heavy a down fall, so my regatta dover coat did the job. .
This year goin to try Regatta Carrington 3 in 1 jacket(on sale at the moment), layering I find better. . also use their trouser's waterproof and thermal lined. .
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I bought myself a Buffalo Jacket this afternoon. Always fancied one, supposed to be really warm even when wet through.
Might get one of these to - got to keep the tax bill down!
http://www.outdoorgb.com/p/keela__genesis_waterproof_fleece/?SelectedItem=464853
I haven't worn mine for the last two years as its not been cold enough.
You'll love it Dave.
You're right, I love the Buffalo - I bought the zipped version and it's friggin hot even when undone - too hot for this time of year. Just got the Keela waterproof fleece - don't like that at all so it's going back. Might get another Buffalo - so light and comfy!