With most typical workwear, the only things protecting you from the bone-chilling air are a few passive insulating features, like the fill of a jacket or wind-resistant materials that help conserve body heat. But heated workwear takes this up a notch, weaving heating elements directly into the construction of vests, jackets, gloves, socks, and more. These are carefully located for maximum warming ability. They're powered by a battery, typically a rechargeable variety for convenience. Higher-end heated workwear provides multiple options for temperature settings as well.
Meanwhile, these features come alongside the typical durability-focused elements of workwear and visibility-oriented ones of high-vis clothing.
High-Vis workwear is critical in a variety of settings where your safety (or even your life) may depend on people being able to know exactly where you are at all times. These include working outside at night or in potentially hazardous areas, like along the side of busy roads. A mix of bright, hard-to-miss colors like fluorescent yellow, orange, or green works alongside reflective material that catches even small beams of light to dramatically improve visibility. Not only are they a good idea for safety, but they may even be required by regulations or job site rules. In some cases, constantly seeing the high-vis material can serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about safety and preventing accidents.
So why combine these two valuable attributes into one piece of clothing? Here are a few reasons every cold weather worker will appreciate.
Even the most resilient construction workers, road crew members, and other outdoor professionals don't relish the idea of being cold while on the job. Heated high-vis workwear offers a vital solution, providing a much-needed boost of heat precisely when it's needed. This not only improves mood and performance but also offers a practical alternative to layering up. With heated workwear, you can easily switch the extra warmth on and off, adapting effortlessly to changing conditions and maintaining optimal comfort throughout your workday.
Being warmer doesn't just enhance your work performance; it also extends your capacity to work for longer periods. This proves particularly beneficial during peak seasons or when you're on a tight deadline to complete a project. The added warmth not only keeps you comfortable but also supports sustained productivity, even during extended work hours.
Workplace safety is no joke. High-vis workwear ensures your colleagues and everyone nearby can see you and are aware of your location. It's just another crucial part of helping everyone get a good day's work done and go home safely.
One day, a coworker arrived on site and he wasn’t wearing usual stack of sweaters. He looked perfectly content, so I had to know what the secret was. He pulled out his phone to show off the controls for his heated rentalsewaprinter jacket and I was hooked! Here’s a look into my closet with four of my favorite rentalsewaprinter head-to-toe essentials for the jobsite:
A tough canvas jacket is in every worker’s closet, but does yours have heated hand-warming pockets, multi-zone heat, and a thermal-lined drawstring hood? The heavy-duty jacket is warm enough for changing seasons, even without the added battery heaters. When the wind picks up or temperatures drop, I can turn on heat instantly. Plus, the 11-hour battery life keeps me warm through even the longest days.
Changing my base layer basically changed my life! My old pairs of long underwear were faded and full of holes; plus, they were never warm enough in the first place. The stretchy fabric doesn’t bunch up or chafe like cotton and it’s made with a built-in mesh liner that wicks moisture to keep you warm and dry. Three heating zones with four heat settings give me total control over exactly how much warmth I need.
Numb toes are simply not safe on the job site. These performance-blend socks go up above my calf, so I can wear them over the base layer for overlapping coverage without added bulk. Just like all of my other items, the socks have multiple heat settings that are controlled wirelessly with hidden wires. The battery on these lasts the longest of anything, so my toes are always toasty!
I wasn’t sure how a battery-powered glove would work in the real world with the extra weight, but the designers really thought of everything. The 10-hour heating system is powered by split battery packs in the cuffs, so the weight is well-distributed, and it’s actually much lighter in weight than I was expecting. The glove itself has a stretchy mesh liner that moves with you and a rugged leather palm that still looks like new, even after months of use.
I don’t always wear all of my rentalsewaprinter gear to work, but there are some days when I need to pull out the big guns and layer up. However, the weather forecasters aren’t super trustworthy, so I usually have at least one item with me just in case. While the rest of the crew runs to their cars to get another layer, I just click a button and kick up the heat!
-John Cruz, Construction Foreman
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