The 3 Levels of Summer Workwear

Working in the summer heat can be a real burden. Not only that, but it can be dangerous if you don't dress appropriately for the heat! Along with rest, shade, and hydration, your work gear will help you get through the long summer days comfortably. Workwear has come a long way with breathable, stretch, and even cooling fabrics to keep you cool and dry at work. In this video I give you three levels of summer workwear!

#Carlmurawski #workwear

Timestamps:
0:00 Three Levels of Summer Workwear
0:11 Level 1
2:24 Level 2
7:20 Level 3

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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.

[kennethchrzanowski]

Having a fresh shirt and a pair of running shoes to change into before I get in the truck for the ride home is like giving myself a gift at the end of a hot day.

[Saw_Squatch]

I've found that an unlined leather boot honestly keeps my feet cooler than any cheaper boots that are full of extra synthetic materials

[Tylerthomasmiller]

This is hugely helpful. I'm a carpenter/missionary in Sierra Leone, Africa, and we're 5° off the equator. It's normally ≈80° with ≈90% humidity for 8 months and torrential rains for 4 months. I normally wear Carhartt (because this place is SUPER HARD on clothes) bibs for the chimney effect to help keep cool, but you have really piqued my interest in 1620. Your channel is SO crazy helpful. Thanks again!

[nicholaspence]

Landscaper perspective here: Kuhl brand makes some incredible pants for lots of conditions and their airspeed button down shirt has proven to move with you while breathing and not look like your going fishing. Thank you for the video Carl!

[damiangutierrez]

The cooling vest and fan jacket is great for those who have to do some work up in the attic.

[walterbryan]

Florida man, here. This video is a lot more relevant for me than the cold weather one.
Here’s how I dress on a typical hot day: Red Wing SuperSole boots (you’re feet and body are going to sweat, especially your feet. It’s unavoidable) with midweight Darn Tough socks, we have Aramark work pants (65/35 poly/cotton blend) at work, and a t-shirt or long sleeve “sun shirt” as I call it. I’ve really been enjoying the Magellan ones from Academy Sports. As for t-shirt, gotta go full polyester. Avoid cotton, because it doesn’t breathe in the humidity and it takes a long time to dry.
A wide brim hat is good, too. It keeps the sun off my neck, but also off my shoulders and helps keep me cool.

[TheSelfReliantWoman]

One of my go tos for vented collared shirts is clearance fishing shirts, I usually buy them the fall before, orvis outlet usually has them in late august/september october for about $15-20 a pop, and they last really well in the cabinet shop environment and keep you cool even when you're working in finishing department ovens. Plus they come short and long sleeve.

[utiligentconsulting]

I work in the line trade and for the most part we’re required to wear FR ‘everything’ - for the longest time I would recommend the lightest FR cotton that was allowed but now I’m sold on the newer synthetic stuff for really hot days - drifire or dragonwear make some but there’s others out there.

[ginnotbrandy]

Recently started working outdoors. This summer has been 110+ degrees for nearly a month now. Thank you for making this video.

[tannerc]

Even in the hottest days, I’ll still wear a long sleeve work shirt. In the extreme heat I’ll especially gravitate towards the Wrangler Cowboy Cut long sleeve work shirts, durable as heck and breathable, to the point if you’re working near a lake or body of water they’d be too breezy and you would probably get goosebumps. They are the best work shirts

[GentlyThicc]

Columbia PFG line is amazing in terms of hot weather shirts. They have UPF rating 50 and breath nice, as well as having huge vents in their button up and collared options. I use these for everything under the sun from standing around concrete work in 110 heat to hiking trails for hours, its nice to not have to think so much about sunscreen with these too! Find them on sale and never let go!

[hogibunz]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been searching for a video like this. I get tired of trying to find clothes that are generally cool but are designed for people just strolling around occasionally in the summer. But it’s hard to find detailed reviews of extreme heat clothing for people who work outside.

[HelplessTeno]

I can attest to the Thorogood Crosstrex series. I have the mid cuts as shown in this video and they're some of the best sub-$200 boots I've ever owned. I worn them daily for work and as my main boot for over a year and they're still holding up great. They broke in after a month or so of daily wear but they broke in very well for me. I plan on replacing my mid-cuts with the 6" version and getting their low-cut "shoe" for summer as well.

One reason I love them so much is that their wide size is actually wide enough for my feet to sit in comfortably.

[heathhargan]

Body Glide has a been a game changer for me for keeping the ingrown hairs you mentioned away.

[CptAngelADVlogs]

Nothing beats bamboo socks for the summer. Light, breathable, antimicrobial and tough. Its by far the best summer material. Same for underwear. I should know, I live in Greece.
I wear super high quality 100% merino wool socks the rest of the year but for the summer they feel horrible for me I can feel them heating my feet up even if they're super thin.

[shawnflynn]

And remember drink plenty of water. After working outside and never getting the gratitude and gratification working outside i will not do it again. Very cool video. P.s. Florida outside heat in the summer is torture.

[cfrost]

Loose fitting wool or linen or a mix of the two, is the best fabric choice for a variety of temperatures, especially when it's warmer -- both wool and linen wick moisture really well. It's actually better to cover up as much skin as possible as it will protect your skin. Wool is naturally fire-resistant, so it's a good choice for anyone working with fire, welding, etc.

[kaidenbolley]

Hey man don’t know if you have a video on it or not but would love to hear your opinion on the prison blues jeans..just recently saw them and wanted a honest review so I came to you!

[alpinebreed]

australia has some of the best hot weather gear IMO.

[jessemcnutt]

Don't laugh at the Makita fan jacket. I wear a vortex under my Tyvek suit once the temps hit 100° + where I work. That compressed air makes me look like the Michelin man but man does it feel good while I'm powder coating 10+ hours 😂. Once you hit a certain age, comfort trumps everything.