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Fleece is now an integral part of all outer garments. It is soft and comfortable, and has one specific tasks: to keep the wearer warm! As fleece jackets do not restrict freedom of movement, they are often selected by people who move a lot at work. Due to their good thermal properties, they are also frequently worn below over-jackets or in draughty places indoors. As any easy-care allrounder, the fleece jacket is often an elementary part of the basic work outfit. It is hardly surprising: fleece jackets are easy to stow away and hardly crease, making them perfect for keeping them in the car, transporter or can etc.

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Warm, lightweight, unrestricting – these are terms used to describe softshells, the allrounders for outdoors. They are windproof, breathable and water-repellent. Depending on the features, they also offer excellent protection against the cold. In addition to the very lightweight softlight and softshell jackets, Engelbert Strauss also supplies warm and lined winter softshell jackets. The range also includes high-vis-softshell jackets. Thanks to their smooth, easy-care surface and excellent wearing properties, softshell jackets are becoming more and more popular for wearing at work.

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A successful product from the outdoor field! Outdoor jackets are designed to be extremely breathable whatever the weather or level of exertion. Two full-value jackets combined into one create a multi-functional clothing system. If the waterproof outer jacket is no longer required when the sky clears, the warm fleece inside jacket can simply be worn on its own. Perfect prerequisites therefore for use as a work jacket! To satisfy all the requirements of the world of work requirements, the Engelbert Strauss 3 in 1 jackets are equipped with durable material and are available in the typical colours if the various sectors. Bestsellers, like our 3 in 1 functional jacket e.s.motion 2020 for women and men have also been tested according to DIN EN 343:2003 + A1:2007 + AC:2009 Kat. 3/3. These special norm for workwear conform the quality of the waterproof and breathability properties under mechanical loads.

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The terms rain jacket is used for a number of our work jacket models. As the name suggests, typical rain jackets have a primary function: to protect against the rain. A classic oilskin garment will do the job; however our rainproof work jackets not only keep the wearer dry from the outside, but also from the inside, too. In compliance with the European norm DIN EN 343:2003+ A1:2007 + AC:2009, the waterproof and breathability properties of the Engelbert Strauss rain jackets are tested under standards loads in the work world. At the same time, no compromises are made with respect to day-to-day wearing and climate comfort: thanks to the breathable dryplexx® functional fabric, the wearers of the Engelbert Strauss rain jacket do not break out in a sweat when they move, and are therefore protected from moisture from the inside and the outside!

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Protection against the cold – this is the primary task of winter jackets. The body needs urgent support when exposed to permanent frost and cold. The demands made of winter work jackets are high! They need to offer the wearer warmth, protect him from the weather and transport any moisture created inside to the outside. Using various inner lining materials, winter work jackets protect the body against seeping cold. Down is a popular lining material, that warms well although it is quite voluminous. To offer warmth without volume, Engelbert Strauss used ISOFILL® in various thermal levels as a lining material. This elastic inner lining is used on both the Engelbert Strauss winter softshell jackets and also in the e.s. winter blousons and winter parkas.

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First and foremost, work jackets in high-vis colours have one task: to enhance the visibility of the wearer. The relevant norm here is the DIN EN ISO 20471 which defines the requirements for protection clothing. The class of fluorescent and retroreflective materials and/or backing material is assessed from 1-3 (3 is the highest class). Among the certified jacket range, Engelbert Strauss also offers a wide range of various materials, styles and models. For instance, the waterproof high-vis-functional jacket e.s.prestige is also certified to DIN EN 343:2003 to ensure excellent weather protection. The program also contains breathable softshell jackets for women and men in high-vis colours. Fleece jackets in high-vis orange or high-vis yellow are very popular.

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The waisted jacket is a classic workwear item. It has been used to round off trousers and create an complete outfit for many years. The waisted jacket has one important function in particular: storage space! Breast pockets, side pockets and plenty of pockets on the sleeves and inside the jacket ensure that all tools, your phone and other small parts can be stowed away safely. In most cases the waisted jacket is made of the same material as the trousers, usually a mixed fabric made of cotton and polyester. The waisted jacket does not have climate or weather protection functions.

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Pilot jackets have never gone out of fashion in the working world. These cool flying jackets from the 50s are the lined version of the waisted jacket. The pilot jacket is currently enjoying a comeback in the fashion world. Thanks to the casual blouson design, these jacket types are easy to combine and always lend the wearer a sporty look. Work jackets in a pilot style are especially popular thanks to their many pockets and durability. Pilot jackets by Engelbert Strauss are available in different models: as a winter jacket with a warm faux fur lining and faux fur collar, in a trendy denim look with soft ISOFILL® winter lining, with or without a hood or even as a high-vis pilot jacket as part of the personal protective equipment. One striking feature of these sporty work jackets is the blouson style with the wide hem for a perfect fit. We guarantee that men and women looking for the right pilot jacket will not be disappointed by the Engelbert Strauss online shop: as far as the cool winter pilot jacket e.s. image goes, you can choose, for example, between 10 colours and the sizes 2XS to 6XL.

Be it the breast and inside pocket or the side pocket and phone pocket: each work jacket has its own combination of pockets. The one that is right for you depends on what you need to stow away: larger pockets like the side and breast pockets are perfectly suited for various manual tools that you need to access quickly. Some models, like the bodywarmer e.s.image, even have extra pen pockets. Today, the phone pocket is a must and is therefore one of the basic features of many work jackets.

Hood – yes or no? Perhaps the answer is ‘sometimes’! And that is possible, too, because many of the Engelbert Strauss jackets have hoods that can easily be detached or stowed in the neck – for example in the e.s. 3 in 1 functional jacket. Whilst winter and rain jackets always have hoods, work jackets don’t necessarily need them because they are designed for milder weather or working under roofs.

Visibility and safety often go hand-in-hand: For instance, anyone working on roads needs to be visible to passing vehicles. This is why many Engelbert Strauss work jackets and bodywarmers have high-quality 3M Scotchlite reflectors. The material is exceptionally good at reflecting light and enhancing passive safety.

The perfect work jacket is adapted to your profession and the connected typical movements. Jackets by Engelbert Strauss are therefore equipped with various comfort features that help at work every day. If, for instance, a lot of your work is carried out in a lying or a supported position, we recommend a work jacket with reinforced elbows and lower arms. This not only protects these body parts, it greatly facilitates your work. Vents in the back or mesh sections under the arms also offer additional climate comfort. Ultimately, it is important that you feel good at work!

Velcro fastener or zip, press stud or magnetic button: the jacket and its pockets have a variety of fasteners depending on their function. For instance, the press studs of the e.s.industry waisted jacket have been deliberately hidden so that they do not scratch sensitive workpieces at work – ideal for industrial specialists. In contrast, the jacket pockets of the Stunt’n’Media collection are equipped with high-quality magnetic buttons thereby allowing uncomplicated and secure fastening. Engelbert Strauss uses zips from YKK, the world’s leading manufacturer of zips, because of their function, durability and low wear properties.