Boiler Suit / Coveralls




Garment & Textile · Workwear

Boiler Suit / Coveralls

One-piece utility suit for workers.

Category: Workwear Origin: UK Era: 1912 Also known as: Overall
Pronunciation: 🇺🇸 US/ˈbɔɪlər sut ˈkəvərɔlz/ 🇬🇧 UK/ˈbɔɪlə sut ˈkəvərɔlz/

Definition

One-piece utility suit for workers.

Industrialist View

Bosch, Dickies, Carhartt. 8.5 oz twill cotton.

Tailor & Garment-Worker View

Front zipper/buttons, utility pockets, adjustable waist, action back.

Construction & Use

Invented UK 1912 for boiler cleaners.

Related Terms

Overall, Dungaree

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