BP® Komfort Cargo Work Trousers 1493-720 with Knee Pad Pockets

BP Komfort cargo trousers 1493-720, white, knee pad pockets. This option is made for shifts with tools, frequent bending and contact with working surfaces; the cloth holds its shape and is not lightweight summer fabric.

Model 1493-720-21 is made from a cotton-rich 305 gsm cloth: 65% cotton for comfort and 35% polyester for regular laundering and everyday wear.

Most budget workwear is made from 190–245 gsm cloth. It is lighter, breathes just as well — and wears through within a single season. This is 305 grams: the fabric holds its shape, does not go thin after repeated washing, and does not tear at the pockets under the weight of tools.

The fibre ratio is deliberate. Two thirds cotton means air exchange and no clammy feeling against the skin by the end of a shift. One third polyester means abrasion resistance and dimensional stability — the garment neither shrinks nor bags at the knees.

What that means on site

Designed for industrial laundering and daily wear. The dense weave withstands contact with sharp edges, ladders and concrete, where thin fabric rubs through in weeks. Colour does not fade in patches after repeated washes.

Knee pad pockets

The pockets are positioned so the insert does not slip when you stand up and does not press behind the knee when walking. Top entry — the pad comes out before washing in a second.

Worth being clear about: the pockets alone provide no protection. A class under EN 14404 exists only in combination with BP® 1839 knee pads, sold separately. If the job involves constant kneeling, order them at the same time — otherwise the design serves no purpose.

Cargo pockets. Side patch pockets with flaps: tape measure, phone and fixings stay within reach and do not fall out when you bend over. The folding rule pocket is set into the seam rather than sewn on top, so it does not snag on structures.

Who it suits

Construction, manufacturing, installation, logistics, municipal services, vehicle workshops, agriculture — anywhere clothing is worn every day and replaced no more than once a year.

Honest about what it is not

This is professional workwear, not personal protective equipment. It offers no protection against fire, electric arc or chemicals, and it is not high-visibility clothing. Those applications require certified garments — our catalogue has a separate protective range.

Manufacturer: Bierbaum-Proenen GmbH & Co. KG, Domstraße 55–73, 50668 Cologne, Germany. A family business making workwear since 1788.

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