The wearable technology revolution in working clothes

Snickers Workwear has always been well-known for its modern designs, innovative functionality and market-leading fabric technology.

Now its WorkTrousers are getting even ‘smarter’ with the integration of technology to improve performance and wellbeing at work.

Wearable Technology is already woven into our daily lives through smartphones, fitness devices, sports clothing and accessories – to help monitor and improve performance. A recent study carried out in Scandinavia showed more than 50% of the professional craftsmen there are cutting corners at work and don’t use the available health and safety equipment as they should.

David Clark, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK says: “Our experience is that craftsmen usually are so focused on getting the job done that personal protection tends to be overlooked.”

But repeated ‘corner cutting’ over the years definitely creates a long-term health problem – an issue that Snickers Workwear has been continually addressing with its patented KneeGuard System.

Clark says: “The study shows that six out of 10 craftsmen are suffering from pain in their knees. So we see that there is definitely room for improving their wellbeing beyond just knee protection – and our ‘Smart Workwear’ is one way.”

‘Tracker 1’ is Snickers’ first prototype of wearable technology, a chip fitted to a pair of WorkTrousers enabling the user to monitor work place noise levels, heat conditions and knee impact. It’s currently being tested on site throughout Europe and will be more widely available later this year.

‘Tracker 1’ is Snickers’ first prototype of wearable technology, a chip fitted to a pair of WorkTrousers enabling the user to monitor work place noise levels, heat conditions and knee impact. It’s currently being tested on site throughout Europe and will be more widely available later this year.

Clark goes on to say: “Market-leading technology and innovation have long been hallmarks of Snickers Workwear. We are well known for our KneeGuard System, 37.5 Fabric Technology and technical functionality, but the integration of ‘smart’ wearable technology into our clothing shows the extent to which we are looking at working clothes and wellbeing on site in a completely new way.”

For more information about Snickers Workwear call 01484 854788; or visit www.snickersworkwear.co.uk and download a digital catalogue; or you can email info@snickersworkwear.co.uk