STRAUSS Workwear That Does the Job

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No two days are alike on the farm or ranch. Daily tasks can be as variable as the weather, while the days stretch from dawn to dusk. With such a demanding schedule, farmers and ranchers require workwear that stands up to the job.

For more than 75 years, STRAUSS has been designing and manufacturing durable workwear in Germany, becoming Europe's leader in this category. The company has brought that same renowned reputation for field-tough workwear to the U.S. to outfit the country's hardest workers.

STRAUSS teamed up with DTN/Progressive Farmer to put their products to the test. Three couples were provided a wide array of apparel and work boots and asked to share their observations after using them for at least a month.

MEET THE TESTERS

-- Lillie Beringer-Crock and Brian Crock
Beringer Family Farms, Cascade, Iowa
Corn, Soybeans, Hay, Cattle, Direct-To-Consumer Beef Business

-- Sarajane and Travis Snowden
Brinker Creek Ranch, Toponas, Colorado
Cattle and Direct-To-Consumer Beef Business

-- Emily and Taylor Nelson
Nelson Farms, South Sioux City, Nebraska
Dryland and Irrigated Corn and Soybeans

All six testers were impressed with the versatility and comfort of the clothes, as well as attention to details like extra deep pockets.

"I'm in work clothes the majority of my life so they have to be comfortable and stay comfortable all day long," stresses Taylor Nelson. "The Power Denim 5-Pocket Jeans had a nice fit, not too loose where it poses a safety hazard when climbing around equipment, but flexible enough to move around freely."

Brian Crock gives high marks for the workwear's comfort, too. "The work pants move with you to the point where you don't feel constricted. The material tends to be more flexible and feels lighter and softer than conventional denim. The elastic Flexbelt (R) waistband is also a plus."

DESIGNED FOR DURABILITY

Comfort, however, does not come at the expense of durability. STRAUSS Pocket-Protected Work Pants e.s.iconic, for example, are made with triple-stitched mainseams. Each pocket is reinforced with 100% polyamide to stand up to the toughest tasks.

"As soon as you put on the cargo pants, you not only feel the quality, but also the durability," notes Lillie Beringer-Crock. "You just know they are going to last a long time."

For Sarajane Snowden, it's all about the pockets. She says her Double Front Ripstop Cargo Work Pants e.s.e:pic featured a dedicated cell phone pocket. "I was always afraid of losing my cell phone because it often fell out of my other pants. But the pockets in these cargo pants are big and deep. It's one of my favorite features."

It's attention to such details that adds exceptional functionality and value to STRAUSS workwear. For example, multiple pockets are strategically placed on pants for easy access. Features include hidden tool pockets for tape measure and knife, ruler pockets with reinforced openings, zippered and snap fastener closures, hammer loops and more. Many pants come with knee pad compatibility.

WORK BOOTS

Everyone touted the convenience of the BOA (R) Fit System on the Woodside and Murcia safety toe work boots they tested. Users turn a dial to tighten the laces and pull to release. No worries about laces coming untied.

Travis Snowden is a big fan of the work boots. "I'm on my feet every single day, oftentimes stomping in mud, water and rocky terrain. Not once did I have to worry about my footing or getting my feet wet. The boots are extremely comfortable and water resistant. I can't say enough good things about the footwear."

Finally, STRAUSS high-performance workwear doesn't sacrifice style, something that didn't go unnoticed by the group. "The pants, jacket and shoes don't look like I'm wearing my husband's clothes," points out Sarajane Snowden. "They hit a perfect balance between a style a woman appreciates to wear into town or putting them on to go to work."

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