Summer work socks: when thickness counts
How to choose summer work socks to prevent sweating and not to weigh down the foot. Read our in-depth study.
During the hot months, socks can be very annoying, weighing down the foot and cause excessive sweating that facilitates the proliferation of bacteria on the skin. Here are three variables to consider when you need to buy summer work socks and want to find a comfortable model to wear from morning to evening in the warmer months.
The length
If you are not obliged to wear boots or boots, in summer it is better to opt for short work socks that cover the foot, but leave the ankle free to breathe. From this point of view, low-cut work socks are ideal to protect the foot from chafing and at the same time feel a pleasant feeling of freedom, but also short-cut, with a leg that reaches just above the ankle, can be practical to use on site or in the workplace.
The yarn
Summer work socks yarn can make all the difference in terms of comfort and freshness. The use of high-tech yarns such as Tencel, a 100% biodegradable eucalyptus cellulose fiber, helps create a cool and dry microclimate, making your feet feel light and regulating moisture inside the shoe. In addition, the yarn is essential to obtain breathable work socks that prevent odors and prevent the proliferation of bacteria and mold in contact with the skin.
The thickness
Usually, work socks have important thicknesses to protect the foot from rubbing against the safety shoes and increase the durability of the sock itself.
When choosing a summer work stocking, however, do not be fooled by this aspect: the socks designed for workers can also be created with zero thickness, such as Worik’s Thin Short-cut socks.
Using state-of-the-art yarns, such as Lycra and Nanoglide with PTFE nanoparticles, these summer work socks are highly resistant and reduce friction without requiring you to buy heavy socks even in the hottest months.
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Sweat shirts that work on the job
Learn about the features that make sweat-proof work shirts more effective and help you work better. Read our in-depth study.
Sweat-resistant work shirts are designed to help keep the body dry during intense physical activities. They are adapted to the needs of workers working on construction sites or in hot, humid environments, and their composition promotes body perspiration through materials and textures that evaporate sweat and prevent the uncomfortable wet feeling on the skin. Here are the three features that make sweat shirts really effective.
Innovative yarns
Sweat-resistant work shirts are made from yarns that evaporate sweat and keep the skin dry and at the right temperature. These fabrics are based on polypropylene, Lycra or other synthetic materials that are lightweight, breathable and prevent the proliferation of bacteria on the skin due to their bacteriostatic structure.
Sun protection
Some sweat shirts are made with an innovative technology that draws out body heat while reflecting the sun's rays to prevent the body from overheating and protect workers' skin from UV effects.
Self-ventilating texture
Some work shirts, such as Worik's Flow shirt, are woven with innovative technologies that wrap around the body without compressing it and create an internal ventilation system. Net-Strech ventilated mesh technology is one example.
Thanks to this special weave, sweatproof jerseys stretch in all directions without losing their shape, fit all sizes, and, when in contact with the body's movement, generate a ventilation system that expels heat faster to the outside.
The result is a jersey that keeps the body dry even in situations of intense exertion, wraps around the arms and chest without restricting movement, and prevents the uncomfortable wet feeling because sweat evaporates quickly and disperses into the environment.
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Sustainable clothing at work
Sustainability also comes through the choice of workwear for everyday use. Find out how to choose sustainable worksite clothing.
Sustainability is a hot topic in the construction industry, not only from the point of view of the materials and construction techniques used. Environmental protection and care are values that touch several levels of company management and also include the choice of workwear that is worn every day.
Let's take a closer look at what it means to use sustainable clothing on the construction site and how at Worik we have managed to take a stand for future generations without sacrificing style.
Sustainable workwear: the features
Workwear is designed to provide maximum comfort for workers, reducing their physical fatigue and increasing their performance and concentration.
If, in addition to the functional aspects of work shirts and socks, we want to pay attention to the environmental impact of the clothing we wear, we must check that
- The garments are produced sustainably, which means using techniques, processes and raw materials that reduce CO2 emissions, do not pollute water and comply with environmental regulations.
- Materials are recycled post-consumer and reduce the amount of waste on the planet. One example is Repetita® yarn, made from recycled plastic bottles and used to produce Worik's Longlife half-cut work socks .
- Clothing should be durable, meaning resistant to washing and wear and tear, to be more long-lasting and thus reduce the amount of waste we produce.
Making sure that the work shirts and socks we wear respect these three characteristics is the first step towards making conscious and concrete choices in favour of the environment and our future.
Sustainable fashion made in Italy in the workplace
When sustainable fashion meets made in Italy, unique garments are born, even for workwear. At Worik, we have always been attentive to the style of our garments; this is why we design and produce made in Italy workwear jerseys and socks that reflect current tastes, with modern lines and attractive colours.
In recent years we have added recycled yarns and new environmentally friendly production techniques to the style, for a combination of aesthetic care and innovative materials, which have made our garments a synthesis of elegance, comfort and sustainability, offering everyone the chance to wear clothing that can make a difference.
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T-shirts affect the productivity
Work shirts have a significant impact on employee productivity because they make them feel comfortable at work, prevent physical fatigue, and improve mood and performance. Let’s see together what are the benefits of a mesh designed for construction sites and what aspects to evaluate to find the right work shirt for your needs.
The effects of work shirts on physical and mental fatigue
Work shirts play an important role in reducing the physical fatigue of employees, especially when they are engaged in work that is stressful from a muscular point of view.
With a well-designed work shirt, employees can move with agility and, thanks to graduated compression of tissues, improve circulation, reducing muscle stress and fatigue.
In addition, the work jerseys in breathable and lightweight fabrics, such as the Wien T-shirts in Dryarn® polypropylene, prevent sweating and the proliferation of bacteria, increasing the comfort of employees and avoiding seasonal illnesses due to contact between the skin and wet fabrics.
The physical benefits affect the mood because by reducing fatigue, work shirts help employees stay focused longer and make them feel fit even after several hours of work. This results in a lower need for breaks during the day and, consequently, a general increase in productivity.
What aspects to estimate for choosing a work T-shirt
The benefits that are obtained by the use of work shirts designed for construction sites are such only if you carefully evaluate the shirt to wear.
An effective work shirt against physical and mental fatigue must be designed with bacteriostatic and hypoallergenic materials, must be graduated compression while remaining soft and comfortable without forcing the body too much, and must be made of breathable materials that help to maintain a constant body temperature.
The importance of aesthetic appearance in work shirts
Although the choice of a work shirt for construction sites is mainly about functionality, the aesthetic aspect is also a detail that affects the mood and helps to create a sense of professionalism and belonging among employees. This is why Worik jerseys are designed to offer maximum performance, without sacrificing style.
Thanks to the Seamless weaving and the use of avant-garde yarns, such as Lycra or Dryarn®, Worik men’s jerseys guarantee comfort and practicality, but at the same time have modern lines, which make them unique in their kind. Contrasting details, attractive colors and a style in line with current tastes makes them a piece of clothing practical, comfortable and beautiful to wear, not only in the yard.
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How to assess the quality of work socks
Reinforcements, bacteriostatic yarn, anti-static certification, but also breathability and style. Discover the features you need to look for in your work socks.
The comfort and practicality of a work sock affects our performance, especially if we work outside or in particularly humid and cold environments. What are the characteristics that make a work stocking effective? What should we consider when we want to buy a new pair of socks to use on site? Let’s find out together.
• The breathability
Breathability is a key feature to look for in work socks. Breathable socks, in fact, keep your foot dry throughout the day, avoid cramps and joint pain, prevent the formation of bad smells and help to work serenely even in difficult conditions.
• The reinforcements
Work socks are worn for the whole day in conditions of severe stress, so it is important that they are made with yarns that resist traction and rubbing. In addition, they must adapt to the foot without compressing it and without causing irritation or blisters.
At Worik we pay close attention to the durability of our products and we make reinforced work socks on toe and heel to protect the foot and give you maximum comfort from morning to evening.
• The bacteriostatic capacity
The yarns used to make work socks must be bacteriostatic to limit the proliferation of bacteria in contact with the skin and reduce the risk of foot infections. Quality work socks must therefore be made from state-of-the-art yarn or merino wool, a bacteriostatic material by nature.
• The anti-static certificate
Electrostatic charges in contact with the body can cause sparks and possible combustion. On a regulatory level, antistatic work socks are made with yarns that prevent the accumulation of electrical charges and are certified according to international standards that make them in effect protective devices in the workplace.
• The style
Even if it is work socks, choosing a product with attention to detail, attractive and modern design, improves the mood at work, helps to feel comfortable and, in the long run, affects productivity. When you need to buy your new work socks, pay attention to the technical characteristics, and choose socks that reflect your taste in style so you can wear them even outside working hours.
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Merino wool work underwear: does it really work?
For winter wear, better merino wool or technical fabrics? Where to find work underwear in merino wool that is beautiful as well as comfortable? Read here.
During the colder months it is crucial to keep your body warm, especially if you do a job that leads us to be out most of the time. For centuries merino wool has been considered the best yarn to make winter workwear able to keep the body warm, but today many consider it more effective to use garments made from synthetic fibers. The merino wool work underwear is still a valid ally in the winter months or is better underwear in technical fabrics? Let’s see together the advantages of merino wool and how it can be combined with the latest technologies to create comfortable, practical and beautiful work underwear.
The advantages of merino wool
Merino wool is by nature a very fine, fine, soft and soft yarn. In addition to the tactile feel, its fibers are able to keep the body dry and warm, because they have a strong insulating power and at the same time they absorb the excess sweat, neutralize harmful substances and avoid the accumulation of dirt between tissues and skin.
These characteristics have made merino wool an excellent fabric for work underwear, because it helps the body to maintain its ideal temperature without being wet for the whole day.
Why merino wool is different than technical fabrics
Those who spend many hours working in the fresh air know well how cold and damp can damage muscles and concentration, making us more tired and tired.
Work underwear in merino wool andlife that the body cools or remains wet, prevents joint pain, contractures, tingling and helps to work more carefully. These advantages can also be achieved with work underwear made of technical material, but merino wool is the only 100% natural yarn origin which offers all these advantages while respecting the environment.
The importance of design for comfortable underwear
If merino wool is in itself an environmentally friendly and beneficial material, work underwear becomes really effective when designed to be comfortable, but also practical and eye-catching.
In Worik we are very attentive to the aesthetic appearance of our products and also the work shirt e i merino wool trousers are designed by our style center to make you feel comfortable in any situation. The use of colors, modern design, the seamless structure These are all details that transform our merino wool work underwear into essential items in your wardrobe to work in serenity and style even in the coldest months.
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How to avoid sweaty feet at work
Having sweaty feet in the workplace creates embarrassment, but it is also a health problem. In addition to the bad smell produced by sweaty feet, keeping the skin wet for a whole day increases the proliferation of viruses and bacteria that can cause irritation, mycosis and skin rushes. In addition, a sweaty foot is more subject to temperature changes, it risks losing sensitivity and numbness, making the continuation of work unsustainable.
Here are 5 useful tips to avoid wet feet and keep them dry from morning to evening even when working in cold and humid environments.
1. Use antibacterial soaps
Sweat that remains trapped between the foot and the sock after a day’s work should be removed as soon as possible to prevent the proliferation of bacteria. The first advice to combat the problem of sweaty feet at work, therefore, is to wash them with antibacterial soaps, for help the skin to breathe and regress the symptoms and the bad smell of excessive sweating.
2. Dry well before wearing socks
Sweat is produced naturally by the body when it is under strain, but it is not the only cause of a wet foot. If you wear your work socks with your foot dry, sweat will only emphasize the feeling of dampness and the disturbances that follow. So before I put on thermal socks, make sure that you have dabbed your feet well and that you have also dried the skin between the individual fingers.
3. Sprinkle your feet with antifungal powders
Another trick to avoid the formation of sweat and the proliferation of bacteria on the skin is the use of anti-fungal powders. Sprinkling the skin with a specific foot care powder helps absorb sweat, removes the annoying feeling of wet and further prevents the formation of skin irritation.
4. Change your shoes often
The sweat of the feet also involves the shoes that, at the end of a day’s work, have the inside wet and smelly. Using the same shoes every day does not allow the sweat of the day to evaporate and the following morning the foot will already be wet before you even start working.
If you want to avoid sweaty feet and the problems that come with them, often change the shoes you use at work and let them breathe in the fresh air before wearing them again, better if under direct sunlight to eliminate viruses and bacteria.
5. Use breathable thermal socks
Finally, if you want to have a dry foot, choose breathable work socks like the Worik Active-Up. Their particular structure, in fact, allows keep your foot warm while evaporating sweat, for a dry feeling that accompanies you from morning to evening, prevents discomfort and avoids unpleasant odors when taking off your shoes after a hard day’s work.
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4 reasons to prefer graduated compression underwear at work
We are often led to think of knitwear, socks and graduated compression pants as a feminine aesthetic prerogative. In fact, graduated compression is a technology that improves the circulation of all of us and is a cure-all especially when the body is subjected to prolonged exertion in unfavorable conditions, as happens to those who work on construction sites on winter days. Here is why you should choose a graduated compression men’s underwear to wear every day at work:
1. Graduated compression underwear prevents numb hands and feet
The particular structure of the technical underwear graduated helps the blood flow, improving the circulation and oxygenation of the limbs and organs. Especially on cold days, wearing graduated work underwear is the best solution for working outdoors without losing sensitivity and without having tingling hands and feet.
2. Graduated compression underwear reduces fatigue
By facilitating circulation, graduated compression underwear reduces the effort needed by veins and muscles to bring blood from the peripheral pathways to the heart and vice versa. This allows the body to save resources and makes it feel less tired even after a whole day’s work.
3. Graduated men’s underwear improves performance
By decreasing fatigue and improving tissue oxygenation, those who use graduated underwear at work noticed a improvement of its performance because he can take the effort better. Moreover, a graduated underwear made with avant-garde yarns is a thermal, hypoallergenic and bacteriostatic underwear that avoids the dispersion of heat and keeps the body dry, for a comfort assured from morning to evening.
4. Graduated thermal underwear increases concentration
If you choose a graduated underwear made with seamless technology, like thermal mesh and graduated trousers of the line X-PRO, work underwear becomes your second skin and you have no discomfort or irritation during the day. This improves your degree of concentration at work and positively affects your results.
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Why use a hypoallergenic thermal shirt at work
Those who work outdoors in the winter months know how important it is to wear thermal mesh during the day to keep the body warm. In addition to this, however, a good work shirt must be hypoallergenic, breathable, bacteriostatic and comfortable. Let’s see together why.
Hypoallergenic links prevent skin irritation
A work shirt that remains in direct contact with the body for the whole day must be designed for avoid allergic reactions to the skin. A quality thermal mesh, therefore, must be made with yarn tested to be hypoallergenic, such as Lycra or fiber Dryarn®, two highly technological solutions that do not generate skin reactions and are also suitable for the most sensitive skin.
Breathable thermal mesh keeps the body dry
When the body is subjected to stress, as happens to those who perform heavy work on the construction site, the muscles work and the body produces sweat to maintain its internal temperature. Sweat, if it does not evaporate quickly, creates a thin wet layer on the skin that is likely to cause influences and ailments. Thermal work meshes must be designed to keep the body warm but, to be really effective, they must also keep it dry, evaporating sweat and avoiding that unpleasant feeling of wet on the skin.
Bacteriostatic meshes prevent the formation of bacteria
Sweat not only wets the skin, but is also the main responsible for the proliferation of skin bacteria that, in turn, cause bad odor, mycosis and irritation. In addition to being hypoallergenic, a work shirt must therefore be made with bacteriostatic yarns, that is, able to stop the proliferation of bacteria and prevent irritation and unpleasant odors that are generated when you work hard for the whole day.
Work meshes must be comfortable
A piece of clothing that must be worn for the whole day, in addition to having technical characteristics that make it practical and bacteriostatic, must also be comfortable and pleasant to wear. The quality work sweaters are made with seamless technology, to avoid annoying seams, and have a graduated structure that does not compress the muscles and facilitates blood circulation, helping to cope with long days of work without feeling fatigue.
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