United just gave 28,000 employees snappy new custom Carhartt uniforms — here's what they look like

Thomas Pallini

January 15, 2020 8:31 PM

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Around 28,000 United employees will receive the new uniforms.

United Airlines is equipping its below-wing employees with Carhartt custom designed uniforms.
Around 28,000 behind the scenes employees who work on the ramp or directly service the aircraft will receive the uniforms.
The airline already dresses its customer-facing employees in uniforms designed by Brooks Brothers and Tracy Reese.
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Airlines frequently team up with designer brands to dress their frontline employees such as pilots, flight attendants, and airport staff in eye-catching uniforms, but those worn by below-wing employees often don't get the same attention.

United Airlines recently debuted the newest uniforms for workers in its technical operations, ramp service, and catering operations departments, custom-designed by Carhartt Company Gear.

Workers in those departments perform functions such as loading and unloading baggage, fixing mechanical issues with the aircraft, and providing catering items for the aircraft.

Carhartt joins Brooks Brothers and Tracy Reese as designers for United's employees. The Michigan-based company is known for its workwear and has worked with other airlines including Alaska Airlines for apparel in its 131-year history.

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