Work Clothing

This cultural icon of the United States, represents American women who worked in factories during World War II. These bib overall clad gals replaced the male workers who were in the military. This character is considered a feminist icon in the US.

The films and posters she appeared in were used to encourage women to go to work in support of the war effort.

Conditions were often rough and pay was not always equal-the average man working in a wartime plant was paid $54.65 per week, while women were paid about $31.50. Even so…….. women quickly responded to Rosie the Riveter, who convinced them they had a patriotic duty to go to work.

Some claim that she forever opened up the work force for women, but others dispute that point, noting that many women were discharged after the war and their jobs given to returning servicemen. In either case I applaud working women who step up and work “like a man” and do it well!! Way to go Ladies!

Carhartt FR- Flame-Resistant Basic Information

Carhartt Flame-Resistant clothing is treated with flame retardant chemicals to help protect workers from burns caused by electric arcs or flash fires.
Carhartt FR clothing meets the requirements of ASTM F1506, NFPA-70E and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269. And as always is very durable, and delivers the comfort and practicality that America’s workers have come to expect from Carhartt.
If you are an electric linemen, pipeline and refinery workers, or electrician you risk exposure to electric arc and flash fires, which could cause severe or fatal burn injuries.

Short posting on the basic facts:

What is ATPV?
Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) is a rating assigned to Flame-Resistant Clothing indicating the level of protection provided.

Carhatt has become synonymous with practical, blue-collared apparel. And while many of us may think that the company is relatively new, they have, in fact, been producing quality workwear for over 120 years. The company was originally founded by Hamilton Carhatt as a furnishing business, but he quickly realized the lucrative market in work clothing.

Carhatt has grown into a flourishing company with over 17 plants and 3,500 employees across the US, Canada and Europe. The company remains family owned and true to the mission of its founder. Although they offer a variety of products, the company is best known for their line of Carhatt overalls.

In recent months I have been working construction in Spokane, WA, and up until now the weather hasn’t been a problem. For those unfamiliar with the climate in Eastern Washington, it runs the gamut, from blazing 110 degree summer days to below zero temps in the winter. With December upon us, I decided that it was time for me to upgrade my work gear.

Overalls are a necessity on the job due to the amount of tools that I am required to carry. In order to cope with the plummeting temperatures, I invested in a pair of insulated overalls. Not only due they keep we warm in the frigid Spokane winter, but they also have pockets for all of my essential tools.

As my Granddaddy used to say..“You better Skedaddle before I get my paddle!”

Don’t think twice…Run for your Life! Overall..my Granddaddy was a mild tempered man but he had his limits and when he told you to skedaddle… you better “get lost”.

There is allot of controversy over the origin of this word as to whether it was born in England or America. The earliest American usage dates back to 1861. The meaning of the word is to flee precipitously.

As my Granddaddy used to say ” Hello there you little Whippersnapper !”

And it was almost always said to children. As kids we never knew what it was but it was said in a loving way so we never minded it.

The word itself is merely a balanced extension of whip-snapper, “one who cracks a whip.” Its use is most often in the sense of “one who cracks a whip loudly to make a fearsome noise because he himself would have no attention paid to him otherwise.” In other words, ” an insignificant, impudent nobody.”

Well…. I was a cute little whippersnapper… in my bib overalls!! and I know I was loved by my Granddaddy!