Coveralls are a one piece
garment designed to fit
loosely over the body of a
worker to protect clothing
worn underneath from workplace
trauma and dirt. Mechanics,
painters, fishermen, train
engineers, and assembly line
workers often wear coveralls,
as do pilots, and
firefighters, who wear
specially designed fire
resistant coveralls. A true
set of coveralls covers the
entire body from wrists to
ankles, and sometimes comes
with a hood as well. The
coveralls are designed from
sturdy material which can
withstand the rigors of the
work environment, and they are
typically beige, blue, dark
green, or another similar
color which will not show dirt
as readily. There are numerous
modifications that can be made
to coveralls for various work
environments. Flight suits and
firefighting gear are made
from flame resistant materials
and heavily lined so that the
wearer will be protected from
the high temperatures of a
fire. Some coveralls are
waterproofed for various work
environments, while others
have heavily reinforced knees
to protect workers who bend
and kneel a great deal over
the course of the day.
Construction workers and road
workers may wear coveralls in
bright colors to make them
more visible, and most
coveralls are covered in
straps and pockets to attach
tools of the trade too.
