The Best Gifts To Keep Your Favorite Worker Cozy, Safe, and Stylish on the Job

Along with new tools, quality work clothing is a fantastic gift idea for those on your shopping list who work in the trades or in the outdoors. A splurge on comfort and durability will remind them how much you care as they give it their all in the toughest working conditions. I worked in the field for more than 2 decades before setting up shop behind a keyboard, and these are some of the gifts I would have loved to find waiting under the tree.

Designed for everyday wear and all-day comfort, these highly breathable summer-weight Merino wool-blend socks are phenomenal moisture-wickers, keeping feet cool, dry, and comfortable.

This snug, stretchy, high-performance thermal underwear wicks sweat, fights odor, and moves naturally with your body.

As some of the softest and most durable flannel shirts in the game, these come in over a dozen colors and patterns and are offered in every size.

Designed for all-day comfort, these durable T-shirts feature an athletic cut with room to move, and they hold their shape wash after wash, making them perfect for layering.

Keep those ears toasty in cold weather with this soft acrylic rib-knit hat.

Form-fitting and soft, this acrylic fleece is the perfect insulation layer under a rainproof shell.

This is the unicorn of work pants: lightweight yet extremely tear-resistant, plenty of well-placed pockets, and 4-way stretch comfort.

This classic midweight work jacket features a quilted lining that makes it ideal for working in cool temperatures above freezing.

For those who work in the bitter cold, this jacket delivers dependable warmth and rugged durability, with plenty of room for layering.

Warm, water-resistant, and dexterous, these touchscreen-capable insulated work gloves make hand work easier in freezing temperatures.

Hand-sewn in the U.S., these heavy-duty goat leather gloves are super comfortable and built to last. Add the wool glove liners for cold weather.

Waterproof, breathable, and incredibly comfortable, these boots also offer a ton of workplace safety features, meeting high ASTM standards for protection.

Purpose-made for the unique demands of steel-toe boots, Steely work socks feature full cushioning in the toe and leg for hard-working comfort throughout the sock.

 

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