Best Workwear for Durability and Weather Protection? Duluth Trading Expands Fire Hose® Workwear with New Waxed Styles
Key Highlights
- ➤Duluth Trading introduces waxed Fire Hose work pants and chore jackets.
- ➤Waxed finish repels water and blocks wind; garments are not waterproof.
- ➤Waxed cargo pants feature 11 pockets, triple-stitched seams and a Crouch Gusset.
- ➤New women’s Fire Hose styles add wide-leg pants and barrel-leg overalls.
- ➤Fire Hose workwear is sold online and at more than 60 stores nationwide.
Expert Statements
Ricker Schlecht, SVP of Product Development at Duluth Trading
“Since introducing Fire Hose(®) work pants in 2003, we’ve continued to evolve what hardworking workwear can do, always starting with the needs of the people who wear it.”
Ricker Schlecht, SVP of Product Development at Duluth Trading
“With our new waxed Fire Hose(® ) work pants, we’ve built our best, most weather-ready pair yet. We brought a new level of protection to the durability and utility our customers count on, pairing a water-repellent, wind-blocking finish with details like triple-stitched seams, a Crouch Gusset(® )and 11 pockets. It’s the kind of thoughtful, purpose-built design that makes Duluth workwear different.”
* New waxed Fire Hose(® )workwear: Waxed pants and jackets add water resistance and wind protection to Duluth Trading’s signature workwear fabric. * Built for movement and hard use: Triple-stitched seams, a Crouch Gusset(® )and utility-focused pockets support everyday work and DIY projects. * Workwear for different jobs and bodies: Options span weather-resistant work pants, everyday canvas pants and women’s workwear. * Shop online and in stores: Fire Hose(® )workwear is available at DuluthTrading.com and more than 60 retail stores nationwide. MOUNT HOREB, Wis., Oct. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What should you look for in durable workwear? Abrasion-resistant fabric, reinforced seams, room to move and storage for the tools you carry. Since introducing Fire Hose(®) work pants in 2003, Duluth Trading Co. (Duluth), has built its workwear around these practical needs. Now, the brand is introducing new styles made with its Fire Hose(® )fabrics, including new Fire Hose(® )work pants with a waxed finish.
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