When it comes to workwear, it’s essential that what you’re wearing is not only durable but also comfortable and works for any myriad of elements you might find yourself in on the ranch or in the field.
While there are plenty of old standby brands in the workwear industry, many of the traditional canvas clothing articles can leave you chaffed (is it okay to talk about that?). They can also decrease flexibility, snagging on whatever materials you might find yourself working on.
So, when I got the opportunity to test out a few clothing items from Truewerk, a company that touts its dedication to building technical, high-performing workwear for outdoor-focused lifestyles and the working person, I was skeptical, to say the least.
I tested out three items from the company, and altogether, was pleasantly surprised by the fit and function of the gear, and wouldn’t hesitate to try out some of the company’s tougher workwear.
Here’s the lowdown on items from the Truewerk gear shelves that I gave a go for chores and projects around the farm.
M2 Grid Hoodie
Hoodies: I might as well start with one of my favorite clothing items. While this looks like a classic sweatshirt, the M2 Grid Hoodie has several upgrades, including a lightweight, comfortable four-way stretch fit, and a mid-layer package.
Plus, anyone who works for a living will appreciate the three-pocket design, with patch-on hand pockets and an interior cell phone pocket.
Best of all, it’s warm when you need warm, but it’s still breathable in any weather with a soft gridded fleece that helps thermoregulate and wick sweat. Even when I got it wet, it was quick to dry off. I have yet to snag it or tear it (nearly unheard of), and it doesn’t soak up the moisture in the random rainstorm.
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T1 Overalls with knee pad
The only time I’ve ever been interested in wearing coveralls is the insulated ones when it’s cold beyond being bearable in jeans. But the T1 Overalls fit like a glove. They’re lightweight, wicking, and have a built-in knee pad that was well-received by my knees.
While this design is definitely something I’d recommend for warmer areas and/or warmer weather, you could definitely layer these up for fall days, and I wouldn’t hesitate to look at. Despite the lightweight, stretch to the fabric, these were surprisingly durable. While I wouldn’t plan to fix or build miles of fence in them, they were great for some well, roofing, choose, and minor repair projects.
With plenty of pocket space, Truewerk made sure that you had a chest drop-in phone pocket with snap, chest reinforced knife or light pocket, left thigh utility pocket with insert flap, hand pockets (two) and rear pockets (two). However, I do wish that they’d included a loop for some pliers or a hammer when I was up on a ladder.
Side note: I went ahead and tried out the men’s T1 Overalls, because at nearly 6′ tall, I already knew that the ladies were going to be so short with limited length options.
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Women’s Cloud long-sleeve shirt
Reminiscent of many of my favorite fishing shirts, this one came with a few extra pockets, and the fabric was surprisingly tough in comparison. It’s breathable, stretchy, and does an excellent job keeping you dry and protected from the sun.
My only caveat with this shirt was that I should have ordered a men’s as I found that the women’s sleeves were a bit too short.
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