Is New Workwear Better Than Old Workwear? Truewerk, 1620, and Snickers

The evolution of workwear has been slow, but newer brands like Truewerk, Snickers, and 1620 workwear are brining innovative materials and designs to challenge the status quo. With stretch fabrics, Cordura, and Gore-Tex workwear has finally caught up to the modern day to serve modern needs on the construction site.

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Snickers Workwear

1620 Workwear

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Timestamps:
0:00 New workwear
1:07 Truewerk
11:53 Snickers Workwear
19:00 1620 Workwear

Reviews of clothing, boots, and accessories for men, along with style advice and life philosophy. I've been working with my hands for my entire life as a mechanic, tow truck driver, and eventually a licensed electrician. Being a blue collar guy, I look for certain elements in a product: is it durable? Is it high-quality? Will it perform well over its service life? Whether boots, pants, jackets, or tools I believe it's best to buy once and cry once by getting the best you can afford. With so many options these days, choosing the best product can become a difficult decision, but that's where I come in. Helping you stay stylish, rugged, and handsome.
I don't care where it's made as long as it's made well and allows you to own less and own better.

[CarlMurawski]

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Snickers Workwear

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[debesgod]

European here! For us in Germany most companies provide workwear for their employees and I work in a lead contaminated area so I am not allowed to bring my own workwear at all because the company is responsible for washing the clothes, therefore I never had to look into workwear for myself. However, most people and companies too buy from Engelbert Strauss. They're the most well-known and loved workwear brand here and everyone is wearing it from kids to retired workers.

[oceallaigh]

Snickers work pants have become the go to for any labour intensive job in ireland. From the trades, to farming, even to warehousing, everyone wears them. By far the best work pants available this side of the pond. Also the pocket flaps are usually just left hanging out with tools in them like a work belt.

[TurboTimTravels]

I bought my 1620 pants a little over a year ago and I have recommended them to everyone since that day. Best work ware I have ever personally used.

[mikecavalieri]

Bought several items from 1620. Crooked seams irregular lengths and more manufacturing problems. Sent several items back and waited and got new ones and had the same issues. Eventually I said forget it. For the money they charge they need to do better way better!

[Malle]

Sweden has a couple well known workwear brands. Fristads, Blåkläder and Björnkläder are all very common in Sweden. Frisads was founded in 1925, Blåkläder in 1959 and Björnkläder in 1905.

[carbb]

Came back to this video after watching previously to say how impressive snickers pants are. Durability is insane, really great quality product. Thanks for the initial insight on this!

[IveLearnedSomeThings]

I bought two items from 1620. A hoodie and a pair of winter pants. I will never buy anything from them again. Both items had to be returned, after very little wear, for repair, which was sloppily done and took over a month in spite of being told that it would be expedited. The fabric on the hoodie started to tear right by the pocket on the front, as well as the stitching coming out on the waistband in the back. On the pants, the watch pocket on the left hand side had about 3 inches of stitching tear out. When that happened I noticed that there was a hole in the fabric itself, which was obviously a manufacturing defect. I mentioned the hole when I sent them in for repair but it wasn't addressed at all. An almost $300 pair of pants shouldn't have a defect like that or should at least be addressed when brought up. Not to mention that the pocket shouldn't have torn in the first place. The repair on the hoodie was sloppily done. Had I known how they were going to handle the repairs, I would have done them myself, as I could have done at least as good of a job. They didn't even trim all of the threads in the repair area, which is just sloppy and careless.

I have a few items from Truewerk that I really like and will definitely buy more of. I have the T2 pants and a pair of T1 shorts as well as a couple of pairs of their sweatpants which can be work under the pants for insulation and are quite comfortable.

So, in my opinion avoid 1620 and go with Truewerk. Those are the only two that I have experience with.

[dmh]

Here in Norway you often see carpenters, plumbers and electrisians using snicker workear, but most mechanics use blåklädar or bjørnkläder.

[beerhunter]

Another awesome video Carl, and the firehydrant crack was hilarious!

Have you heard of Noble Outfitters? I bought 3 pairs of their work pants and I'm very happy with them. The nicest thing, is that they are quite stylish. I wear mine for everyday use and not for work.

[RedwoodEmpire]

I wear mostly all carhartt now because of your channel and recommendations. Owning less and owning better is superior than todays throw away culture. Thank you Carl.

[masonmansitomargiela]

Best video on work wear by far brother. Thank you for taking the time and showing some of the options available

[Wingnut]

Ive just recently got into workwear from over seas. I like Blaklader the best specifically the workpant with 4way stretch, kneepad packets, and detachable holster pockets. Game changer for me. Also Helley hansen makes great work wear too

[jonathanpforr]

Have you ever tried out Arborwear? They make a great double thick hoodie in cotton or their tech model…. Also their tree climber pants and tech chainsaw pant are amazing… give them a try if u haven’t already!

[miniaturemayhem]

Before I moved to the states I would wear Snickers work pants all the time. And I've missed them ever since, I'm glad to see that they're available over here now.

[randallreed]

subscribed because of the fire hydrant remark. gotta love some humble honesty.

[JoeyDecay]

I must agree. Suspenders are far superior. I usually just wear "bibs" or some call them overalls. I like being able to throw them on over basketball shorts in the summer or jeans in the winter and yeah kinda tough to move at times but you can leave them at the jobsite. I did all winter with my insulated bibs

[bucksworkwear]

Great video Carl! Some awesome options out there at the moment. Hope it’s ok to say that we are officially shipping Snickers products from here in the US for anyone who is interested!

[ohnenamen]

So I’m from Germany and I have to say, that Idk about all jobs, but in trades job you usually get clothes but you can buy your own.
The most common brand would be „Engelbert Strauss” (I’ve seen an other commenter say that).

But in more traditional jobs like carpenter, roofer, or stonemason but also in boy scouts the most common brand would be „FHB”, but I prefer „Reuschenbach”. They make old school very traditional workwear, very heavy quality, cord or moleskin material, double zippers, often bootcut and very simple pockets.

I love that (German) heritage workwear and I’d love u to make a video about them as well

[BarzzMatic]

Idk how but whenever I need to look something up I always stumble across this channel. Best vids