Gift Ideas for a Trades Worker
‘Tis the Season of Giving (Ideas)
With the holidays right around the corner, we need to start planning what to give to our friends, family, and coworkers. If you want to show a trades worker that you appreciate their dedication, these gift ideas are practical options.
Gift Ideas
Attire
While the company (ideally) provides any necessary attire for the job, an expanded wardrobe can create an added sense of expression and convenience.
We recommend that you research what clothing is company-compliant so that your gift can be enjoyed inside or outside of work. Certain materials, colors, or fittings might not be permitted on site.
Here are a few examples:
Jackets
If personal jackets are allowed on the job, this is a great choice for anyone working during winter or late at night. They can even offer additional utility, such as glow-in-the-dark materials or extra pockets.
Hand Wear
For those getting their hands dirty, a nice pair of gloves can help alleviate that. Be sure to look into acceptable hand wear for the specialist’s routine hazards, such as flame-retardant, chemical-proof, cut-resistant, or electrical gloves.
Foot Wear
Whether you opt for a tall pair of boots or a flexible set of athletic shoes, footwear can help a professional feel stylish and productive. Remember to look for a material that can resist the elements they face at work.
Equipment Bags
Equipment, such as multitools or blades, might be a tempting choice for a gift, but they’re not the most ideal in reality. A professional will already have the needed tools for their job and personal life — unless they express otherwise, of course. You could try to upgrade their toolset, but that would be a very costly gift.
Instead of providing redundant or expensive tools, we recommend looking into storage and organizers for their current arsenal.
To give you a few ideas:
Tool Bag
Tool bags are a fashionable and convenient way to encourage good housekeeping. They come in plenty of different sizes and styles, so you should consider the specialist’s equipment load.
Laptop Bag
If the worker uses a work laptop, a laptop- or book-bag could help them keep organized. We recommend picking one with a lightweight material so it’s not cumbersome to haul around.
Lunchbox
A lunchbox or water bottle is a simple but thoughtful gift. These can easily be decorated with something sentimental, such as a favorite band, family photo, and so on.
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