Working Clothes - Tapa dura

The "Costumes and clothes" series takes a detailed look at many different types of costumes and clothes, analyzing why and how certain materials are used and the function and importance of clothing in work, sport and play. This study concentrates on working clothes, examining the many different styles and types of protective clothing worn for a particular job, such as protective gear for welders, fire officers and workers on a building site. The book illustrates that happy, safe workers are ones who wear clothes which keep the body at a comfortable temperature, fit well and protect them from accidents and dirt.