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Category English Term Synonyms Short definition (EN) DE
Applications and industries Workwear Occupational clothing Garments designed for professional use, durability and defined workplace requirements. Arbeitsbekleidung
Translations
DE Arbeitsbekleidung
FR Vêtements de travail
ES Ropa de trabajo
IT Abbigliamento da lavoro
CN 工作服
VN Trang phục bảo hộ lao động
Not to be confused with Protective workwear may also qualify as PPE; ordinary workwear may not.