Recommendation? Workshop Clothing, winter is coming

[PEU]

Winter is coming here in Argentina, I need your suggestions for buying some clothing, been using for years Columbia polar jackets, but they have a huge disadvantage in the metalworking shop, any piece of hot metal, for example drill shavings pokes thru them leaving a very visible hole. I want something that keeps me warm and at the same time can be used without compromises at the shop.

[Edit] Winter here is around 40f-50f and humid

I'll be in the USA for Bladeshow Atlanta and can buy there what you suggest, I would prefer to buy via Amazon or brick and mortar store, because if it doesn't fit me I can easily return the item. Thanks in advance!

Pablo

 

[Richard338]

I don't want anything that the slivers stick to. I like a Carhartt flannel lined work shirt. If needed you can have a sweatshirt underneath.

 

[Crag the Brewer]

In my basement shop I can see my breath in winter.
I dress in layers.
I wear a leather apron, but underneath I wear a Duluth firehose button up shirt fleece lined shirt/jac

The company Used to make super heavyduty clothes for rough and tough wear..... Now, it's hit or miss.
but these firehose material shirt/jackets are pretty tough, and long wearing.... Supposed to be made from that tough canvas sheathing around firehoses
I live in them during cold weather

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I wear cotton shirts, pants, and jackets.

 

[Steelhog]

Most anything Carhartt is worth it. Coats, hoodies, jeans and outerwear is durable and will last a long time.

 

[deerrockknives]

Insulated carharrt coveralls. Although I can’t stand being in my shop when it’s less than 10 degrees…which is often

 

[Lorien]

Stanfields wool henley top, made in Canada. Super versatile and cheap

 

[Drop bear]

We have a jacket called a bluey. Which is an old school wool jacket.

Otherwise military surplus do wool coveralls. For helicopter pilots or something.

 

[Richard338]

"Winters in Buenos Aires can be overcast and chilly, with average highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F)."

If that's accurate, I'd wear a work shirt or even a T-shirt for the most part, but I grew up in Canada.

 

[A.McPherson]

Wool is always a good way too go, warm breathable and a bit flame resistant. Still warm when wet, and actually produces heat while drying. Amazing stuff!

 

[Pinoy Knife]

Car Harrt nothing beats them ..
i have destroyed everything i wear for work.. except my Carharrt jackets.. and rest assured ive tried EVERYTHING i could find..
most is simply too thin .. Dickies ,Wrangler ,Carharrt shirts only will hold up (for awhile)
i used to burn through them doing blade grinding.. now i made a leather apron to protect my clothes.. no more burnt belly on my shirts..
free hand only grinding by the way...

 

[Crag the Brewer]

Car Harrt nothing beats them ..
i have destroyed everything i wear for work.. except my Carharrt jackets.. and rest assured ive tried EVERYTHING i could find..
most is simply too thin .. Dickies ,Wrangler ,Carharrt shirts only will hold up (for awhile)
i used to burn through them doing blade grinding.. now i made a leather apron to protect my clothes.. no more burnt belly on my shirts..
free hand only grinding by the way...

I generally agree with you, but look up the firehose stuff from Duluth..... It might give you more options, too?

I think it might be tougher still....I've got a few, and have been happy overall.

 

[weo]

Pablo - As metal shop and lead blacksmith in a makerspace (where folks pay for memberships to have access to tools), during our orientation we tell folks to wear only natural fiber clothes (wool, cotton/denim) in the metal shop. It's important to avoid any synthetic materials as they will melt from the heat of the shavings and grindings and can actually make a burn worse if it melts into your skin.

 

[PEU]

"Winters in Buenos Aires can be overcast and chilly, with average highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F)."

If that's accurate, I'd wear a work shirt or even a T-shirt for the most part, but I grew up in Canada.

LMAO, sometimes I wear two polar jackets...!

 

[PEU]

Pablo - As metal shop and lead blacksmith in a makerspace (where folks pay for memberships to have access to tools), during our orientation we tell folks to wear only natural fiber clothes (wool, cotton/denim) in the metal shop. It's important to avoid any synthetic materials as they will melt from the heat of the shavings and grindings and can actually make a burn worse if it melts into your skin.

Only once had a fire on clothes incident with the hand grinder, a mistake I 'll never repeat. Shavings? every effing winter...lol

 

[PEU]

Car Harrt nothing beats them ..
i have destroyed everything i wear for work.. except my Carharrt jackets.. and rest assured ive tried EVERYTHING i could find..
most is simply too thin .. Dickies ,Wrangler ,Carharrt shirts only will hold up (for awhile)
i used to burn through them doing blade grinding.. now i made a leather apron to protect my clothes.. no more burnt belly on my shirts..
free hand only grinding by the way...

Already bookmarked many items of this brand, will check them for sure.

 

[PEU]

Thanks for all the replies, this will be a nicer winter for sure!!

Pablo

 

[LCoop]

Smart wool is a excellent base layer. Wool is flame resistant and keeps you warm if it's damp or dry. Smartwool doesn't itch. Stay away from man made materials like poly etc.

 

[Seedy Lot]

I live in NW Montana so plenty of cold shop time for 5-7 months a year.

I am a stock removal guy and have been wearing a synthetic soft shell jacket in shop for the last 2 years with zero issues, no melting or holes burned in the jacket.

The jacket feature I would recommend is a built in hood. I love wearing my hood when temps are cold in the shop

 

[weo]

been wearing a synthetic soft shell jacket in shop for the last 2 years with zero issues, no melting or holes burned in the jacket.

Good for you (and not trying to start an argument here), but I still want to caution folks on using this as evidence in favor of synthetic fibers in a metal shop....