What kind of workwear is suitable for building services and domestic engineering?
Everyday life in the building services sector demands two things at once: your clothes must be able to withstand the building shell, tools and dirt — and still look presentable an hour later in an occupied building. A pair of sturdy work trousers, combined with a smart polo shirt or softshell jacket — which you put on for client meetings — has proven to be a good choice.
What matters in this industry
- Two worlds in one day
- A building site in the morning, a flat in the afternoon: your clothes need to be suitable for both, without having to change twice.
- Knee pads and bags
- Working on the floor and on walls — knee-padded bags and well-designed tool bags are key to comfort.
- Visibility in outdoor areas
- High-visibility clothing is required wherever work is being carried out on roads or at building sites.
- Frequent washing
- When washing items daily, what matters is how the finish looks after fifty washes — not how it looks on the first day.
Suitable brands from our range
- Mascot Workwear
- Blåkläder
- FHB
- Helly Hansen
- Hakro
Relevant protective standards
- EN ISO 20471
- High-visibility clothing for work on roads and at construction sites
- EN 343
- Weather protection for outdoor installations
- EN 1149
- Anti-static measures where electrostatic charge poses a risk
Whether a standard is mandatory always follows from the employer’s risk assessment (SUVA/EKAS) — not from the industry alone.
Companies we have worked for
More customers
- Thermoclima
- Oertli
- On Sanitär
- D’Ario Sanitär
- Wisi Haustechnik
Frequently asked questions
What is the appropriate attire for fitters when they are working in a customer’s home?
A pair of sturdy work trousers paired with a smart polo shirt or softshell jacket. This ensures functionality is maintained without compromising your professional appearance when meeting clients.
Is high-visibility clothing compulsory in building services?
This is determined by the employer’s risk assessment. Where work is carried out on roads or on construction sites, EN ISO 20471 generally applies.
How does the finish withstand frequent washing?
Embroidery and screen-printed transfers are the most durable. Both can withstand frequent washing at higher temperatures.