How Much Does A Uniform Program Cost In The Oil & Gas Industry?

Choosing flame resistant uniforms for your oil and gas company’s operations staff shouldn’t be a difficult process.  However, there are so many brands, styles, special features, and industry compliant standards to consider before making a well-informed purchasing decision.

One of these compliance statements is OSHA’s General Duty Clause, which is a general statement (see below) about the employer’s responsibilities to its employees in the workplace:

“Each employer shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees.”  – OSHA General Duty Clause

In this article, we break down the items most commonly worn by oil and gas employees, those who may work on drill sites, compressor stations, and other field workers.  First, we’re going to discuss the types of flame resistant clothing.  We will cover work shirts, long-sleeve shirts, polos, pants, and coveralls.  In these categories, we’re going to help you identify some of the brands that make the best clothing in these categories.  Finally, to help you make the right purchase decision, we will identify a good category for those who want to just get started.  We will also identify a better category and a best category for those who may be coming from rental and want better quality.  The items showcased could potentially be in your online web store, but it can be outfitted to other brands that your company may want to purchase.  

Work Shirt

In those times when you don’t need to wear your coveralls, but need FR protection, a FR uniform shirt will help keep you safe and NFPA 2112 compliant.  The three listed work shirts have an arc rating of 8.6 calories or higher and are classified as FR resistant.  It’s important to note that a garment must be flame resistant to qualify for arc rating.

Bulwark Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz.

• • Two-piece, lined collar.

• • Two chest pockets with button flap closures and sewn-in pencil stall.

• • One-piece lined cuffs with button closures.

• • Hemmed front with button closures.

• • Sleeve vent.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 8.6 calories/ cm2

Bulwark Enhanced Visibility Uniform Shirt – Excel FR Comfortouch – 7 oz.

• • NFPA 2112  & CAT 2 Compliant.

• • Features 360 degree visibility, with front and back 2” flame-resistant yellow/silver/yellow reflective striping.  

• • Banded top-stitched collar.

• • Two chest pockets with flaps and button closure, with sewn-in pencil stall.

• • Placket front with button closure.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 8.6 calories/ cm2

Bulwark IQ Series Endurance Work Shirt

• • Triple needle seams for increased durability

• • Reinforced pockets

• • Full underarm gussets, allowing for unrestricted movement

• • Durable ripstop fabric

• • A gas monitor pocket at the front shoulders, allowing for convenient storage

• • Exterior CAT 2 & 2112 labels, for easily visibility

• • Patch chest pocket with integrated pencil stall

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 9.0 calories/ cm2

Long Sleeve (L/S) Polo

The long-sleeve polo delivers a professional look, while still delivering that FR protection that an oil and gas operation team needs.  This polo is a great option for those who are working both in the office and out in the field.  Both listed options are CAT 2 and have a required minimum ATPV of 8 cal.

Bulwark Classic Long Sleeve Polo – CoolTouch 2

• • Three-button placket.

• • Rib knit collar and cuffs.

• • Raglan sleeves.

• • Utility pocket on sleeve.

• • Protection: Arc Rating EBT 8.2 calories/ cm2

Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Polo

• • Zipper front placket.

• • Self Fabric collar.

• • Raglan sleeves.

• • Concealed rib knit cuffs.

• • Concealed chest pocket with pencil stall and concealed pencil stall pocket on sleeve.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 8.2 calories/ cm2

Long Sleeve (L/S) Henley

The long-sleeve henley is another solid addition to an O&G uniform web store and a great option for any oil and gas team.  It still delivers a professional look, while still delivering that FR protection that an oil and gas operation team needs.  The henleys suggested in this list have a rating of at least 8.2 cal and are CAT 2.

Bulwark Long Sleeve Tagless Henley Shirt – Excel FR

• • Three-button placket.

• • Rib knit henley collar and rib knit cuffs.

• • Tagless brand label and warning label.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 9.6 calories/ cm2

Bulwark Long Sleeve Henley Shirt – CoolTouch 2

• • Three-button placket.

• • Rib knit henley collar and rib knit cuffs.

• • Tagless brand label and warning label.

• • Raglan sleeves.

• • Chest Pocket.

• • Protection: Arc Rating EBT 8.2 calories/ cm2

Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Henley

• • Four-button placket.

• • Rib knit henley collar.

• • Raglan sleeves.

• • Concealed rib knit cuffs.

• • Full side seam gusset.

• • Contrasting thread color.

• • Concealed chest pocket with pencil stall and concealed pencil stall pocket on sleeve.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 8.2 calories/ cm2

Work Pant

When your O&G team doesn’t need their coveralls, the FR work pant is a great option and a cornerstone garment of any oil and gas uniform program.  Both listed options are CAT 2 and have a  minimum ATPV of at least 12 cal/cm2.

Bulwark Work Pant – Excel FR  ComforTouch – 9 oz.

• • Interlined waistband with button closure.

• • Two slack-style front pockets, two set-in hip pockets, left hip with button closure.

• • Waist sizes 28, 29, 40-50 have 36” unfinished inseams.

• • Waist sizes 30-38 have 37” unfinished inseams.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 12 calories/ cm2

Bulwark Dungaree  – Excel FR ComforTouch – 11 oz.

• • One-piece waistband with button closure.

• • Five jean-style pockets.

• • Two deep scoop pockets, two oversized reinforced hip pockets, rule pocket and utility pocket on right leg, hammer loop and utility pocket on left leg.

• • Triple-needle felled outseam.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 15 calories/ cm2

Coveralls

The coveralls are the staple item for every oil and gas operations.  Ensuring every both safety from fire and safety for visibility, the coverall is the an absolute must item.  All of the listed coveralls are CAT 2 and have a required minimum ATPV of 8.6 cal or higher.

Bulwark Classic Overall – Excel FR

• • Two-way concealed Nomex taped brass break-away zipper, concealed snap at top of zipper and at neck.

• • One-piece, topstitched, lay-flat collar.

• • Hemmed sleeves.

• • Two set-in front pockets, one chest pocket, two patch hip pockets.

• • Side vent openings.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 11 calories/ cm2

Bulwark Premium Coverall – Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz.

• • Two-way concealed Nomex taped brass break-away zipper, concealed snap at top of zipper and at neck.

• • Mandarin-style, stand-up, two-way safety collar.

• • Concealed snap closure on cuff.

• • Elastic waist inserts.

• • Two front swing pockets, two patch chest pockets with flaps and concealed snap closure, two patch hip pockets, left sleeve tool pocket, rule pocket.

• • Deep-pleated action back

• • Side vent openings with snap closure.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 8.6 calories/ cm2

Bulwark Premium Coverall – IQ Endurance

• • Two-way concealed Nomex taped brass break-away zipper.

• • Concealed snap at top of zipper and at neck.

• • Adjustable concealed snap closure on cuff.

• • Elastic waist back.

• • Two front swing pockets, two angled chest pockets with flaps and concealed snap closure, two patch hip pockets, left sleeve pocket, one cargo pocket, one patch pocket on leg, cell phone pocket in pocket bag.

• • Yoke with deep pleated action back

• • Side vent openings with snap closure.

• • Protection: Arc Rating ATPV 9.0 calories/ cm2

For reference, let’s say your oil and gas company had an employee workforce of 100 employees.  Keeping in mind, price will vary depending on the uniform company you work with, the number of employees you have, and the number of employees that your company has.    

Good Oil and Gas Uniform Program and Pricing

Work Shirt – Bulwark Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $48.24  = $4,824.00 )

Henley – Bulwark Long Sleeve Tagless Henley Shirt – Excel FR (100 employees @ $56.98  =$5,698.00 )

Pants – Bulwark Work Pant – Excel FR  ComforTouch – 9 oz. (100 employees @ $52.20  =$5,220.00 )

Coveralls – Bulwark Classic Overall – Excel FR (100 employees @ $57.41  =$5,741.00 )

Total Uniform Pricing – $21,483.00

Better Oil and Gas Uniform Program and Pricing

Work Shirt – Bulwark Enhanced Visibility Uniform Shirt – Excel FR Comfortouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $64.61  = $6,461.00 )

L/S Polo – Bulwark Classic Long Sleeve Polo – CoolTouch 2 (100 employees @ $87.26  =$8,726.00 )

Henley – Bulwark Long Sleeve Henley Shirt – CoolTouch 2 (100 employees @ $84.33  =$8,433.00 )

Pants – Bulwark Dungaree  – Excel FR ComforTouch – 11 oz. (100 employees @ $59.07  =$5,907.00 )

Coveralls – Bulwark Premium Coverall – Excel FR ComforTouch – 7 oz. (100 employees @ $89.66  =$8,966.00 )

Total Uniform Pricing – $38,493.00

Best Oil and Gas Uniform Program and Pricing

Work Shirt – Bulwark IQ Series Endurance Work Shirt (100 employees @ $53.72  =$5,372.00 )

Polo – Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Polo (100 employees @ $85.38  =$8,538.00 )

Henley – Bulwark IQ Series Long Sleeve Henley (100 employees @ $83.64  =$8,364.00 )

Coveralls – Bulwark Premium Coverall – IQ Endurance (100 employees @ $109.47  =$10,947.00 )

Total Uniform Pricing – $33,221.00

The uniform suggestions are for reference, but could always be mixed and matched to better suit your oil and gas company’s needs. These prices would vary depending on uniform decorating needed and the uniform company you work with.  If you would like to learn more about what it takes to start a uniform program, check out our free guide, by clicking the image below.