New Milwaukee Workwear: Midweight Hoodie, Vest, Truck Hat

New York’s next Fashion Week is still around two months away, but Milwaukee Tool has added a few new items to their line of jobsite Workwear.

Be “Jobsite Chic” this fall, with a new Milwaukee midweight hoodie, vest, or hat!

According to Milwaukee’s website, they now have 58 different items aimed at keeping tradespeople moving, comfortable, and protected on and around the job site.

The latest additions include a midweight hooded pullover, sherpa-lined vest, and a new Gridorin version of their popular trucker hat.

Rest assured, ToolGuyd will not be hosting a fashion show. It’s not that we don’t want to strut our stuff down the catwalk, we just cannot find the right venue. While you try to get that image out of your head, here’s a quick rundown on the new products, all of which are expected to start shipping next month (August, 2022).

Milwaukee Midweight Pullover Hoodie

The new midweight hooded sweatshirt are said to be durable, while shedding some weight for greater comfort and mobility.

Milwaukee’s earlier hooded sweatshirts — not the heated versions, mind you, but the No Days Off/Heavy Duty Hoodie — are pretty heavy garments, which makes sense, given the need for all-weather versatility, protection from tears and abrasions and other job site concerns.

So while the 450 GSM fabric weight of the 75/25 cotton poly blend of the heavy duty sweatshirts could withstand all kinds of abuse, they had a tendency to make things a bit uncomfortable for the person under the garment, especially if it was raining.

Milwaukee says the new cotton polyblend material of the new midweight hoodies allows for easier layering and greater breathability.

Though Milwaukee’s press release didn’t include similar specs for fabric, the new version (Item 351) sounds like it might be similar to some of the workout/performance/tech athleisure type of pullovers you’ll find offered by sportswear brands like Nike, Under Armour or Adidas.

The hoodies feature reinforced pockets for greater wear and tear durability, rib-knit cuffs and waistband, a drawstring hood, and are fleece-lined for warmth.

Midweight Hoodie Colors, Sizes, Availability

Colors: Black (351B), Blue (351BL), Brown (351BR), Gray (351G)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Model numbers are in the following format, with the black hoodie used for example purposes:

• 351B-S
• 351B-M
• 351B-L
• 351B-XL
• 351B-2X
• 351B-3X

Price: $54.97
ETA: August 2022

Milwaukee Heavy-Duty Sherpa-Lined Vest

Similar to Milwaukee’s original heated vest, the new (non-heated) Sherpa-lined vest features a fleece lining with a canvas outer layer for tear and abrasion resistance.

The vest has five pockets, one of which will be where you thought you put your tape measure.

In a way, Milwaukee has combined elements from both of its previous heated vests: the durability of their original ripstop version (2172) with the fit, length and style of the AXIS version (303-20/21).

Sherpa-Lined Vest Colors, Sizes, Availability

Colors: Black (801B), Brown (801BR)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Model numbers are in the following format, with the black vest used for example purposes:

• 801B-S
• 801B-M
• 801B-L
• 801B-XL
• 801B-2X
• 801B-3X

Price: $79.97
ETA: August 2022

The vest comes in either black or brown. Like the aforementioned pullover, is available in sizes small through 3XL and will be available in August with a list price of $79.95.

Milwaukee GRIDIRON Snapback Truck Hat

The new Gridiron Snapback Truck Hat is pretty much the exact same hat that has graced the author’s head on a regular basis since it was introduced at NPS in 2018, with the only difference being a gray ripstop front panel.

Other than that, it’s pretty much your basic trucker-style hat, featuring mesh side and rear panels, and adjustable snapback fit, and a front panel made of Milwaukee’s Gridiron ripstop material.

Update: It seems that the 505 has previously been available in Black (505B), with this launch being more of a color expansion rather than a brand new product.

GRIDIRON Snapback Truck Hat Colors & Availability

Colors: Gray (505G), Black (505B)

Both hats are available in one size with an adjustable snap-style back closures.

Price: $24.97
ETA: August 2022

Discussion

Milwaukee has been steadily growing their line of heated and unheated workwear for quite a few years now.

I first discovered Milwaukee’s workwear and accessories at their NPS media event way back in 2018 — which, by the way, is where the original Milwaukee trucker hat was introduced.

I’ve been a big fan of the few items I have purchased since then, a collection which consists of two dry-fit style t-shirts, the heated pullover, as well as a traditional t-shirt in both long and short sleeves. The material quality of all those garments is what I expect from other name brand clothing lines. so I have little reason to believe these will be any different.

I’d say the midweight hoodie is probably my favorite of the new products. My ideal weather calls for short pants and hoodies (topped off with a hat, of course), and I like lighter-weight tops over traditional hooded sweatshirts that have been stolen by spouses and significant others for decades.

Of course, if the temperature drops a little too much, you can always throw on the Sherpa-lined vest over the hoodie, because layering is always in style – which obviously is the most important consideration for everyone reading this post.

As for the hat, well… hey, if you’re a certain sports-writing tool blogger who already has 317 hats in their collection, will adding one more make that number any more ridiculous? Probably not.