Work Trousers
Weather protection trousers for outdoor work: rain trousers and rain suits with welded seams, lined winter work trousers to EN 342 and EN 343, and shell trousers in ripstop or stretch fabric rated at 8,000 to 10,000 mm water column. For work on roads and yards there are high-visibility rain and winter trousers to EN ISO 20471 class 2 in yellow and orange. The range comes from Top Swede and South West, in women's and men's cuts from XS to 6XL.
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Top SwedeWinter, rain and hi-vis trousers for construction, logistics and field service.EN 342, EN 343, EN ISO 20471
South WestWomen's and men's shell trousers as a light outer layer.Ripstop or stretch, 10,000 mm
Size XSSmall cuts, including several women's models.
Size XXXLA large cut near the top of the regular size run.
Sizes 4XL to 6XLExtended sizes for wearers who need more than XXXL.Extended sizes
- 12 items
- 2 manufacturers
- Net prices plus VAT
Buying guide
How to choose Rain, Winter and Shell Trousers
What matters when choosing: properties, comparison and typical applications.
Selection criteria
| Criterion | Options | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | Rain, cold, changeable conditions | Rain trousers or a rain suit for steady rain, lined winter trousers for frost, shell trousers for changeable weather. |
| Waterproofing | EN 343, 8,000 or 10,000 mm water column | Welded seams stop water from entering through the stitching. |
| Cold protection | EN 342 | Lined winter trousers 152 and 165 also meet EN 343 against rain. |
| Visibility | EN ISO 20471 class 2, fluorescent yellow or orange | For work near traffic, choose hi-vis rain trousers 2295 or hi-vis winter trousers 165. |
| Fabric | Ripstop, stretch | Ripstop resists tearing, stretch gives when kneeling or climbing. |
| Cut and size | Women, men, XS to 6XL | 4XL to 6XL are available on selected models only. |
Frequently asked questions
- How do rain trousers differ from shell trousers?
- Rain trousers are made for steady rain and have welded seams, as in rain suit 9496. Shell trousers are a light wind- and waterproof outer layer in ripstop or stretch fabric with 8,000 to 10,000 mm water column, suited to changeable weather.
- Which trousers suit work in the cold?
- Lined winter work trousers 152 are certified to EN 342 against cold and EN 343 class 3 against rain. Hi-vis winter trousers 165 also meet EN ISO 20471 class 2 and have knee pockets.
- What does EN 343 mean?
- EN 343 sets requirements for protective clothing against rain. The class rates how well the fabric resists water penetration. The class reached by each pair of trousers is given in its product description.
- Are there high-visibility rain trousers?
- Yes. Hi-vis rain trousers 2295 meet EN ISO 20471 class 2 and EN 343 and come in fluorescent yellow and orange.
- Are these trousers ESD-safe?
- No, the trousers in this category are not specified as ESD clothing. For work inside an EPA, choose garments explicitly marked as ESD.