My sister (welder, ship builder, soon-to-be engineer) knows the struggle too- so when the idea of Peggy came up, our mission was easy to define. Peggy Workwear focuses on both Women in STEAM and Women in Trades; because that’s who we are. One-part scientist, one-part tradeswomen. We've been in your boots. Peggy Workwear makes clothes designed for you and your day. No accidental HR incidents involved!
99 years young- my grandmother Peggy has been my inspiration since day one. Authentic, passionate, sassy and sweet. She represents everything that I and Peggy Workwear aspire to be. Genuine,for the girls, rebellious, and kind.
Throughout my career working underground, walking the woods, and living on a research vessel; I could never find workwear that worked. Nothing functioned. Nothing fit. Nothing looked good. I brushed it off, until one day I went to pick up the tools and heard a terrible sound. The sound of the bisection of my overalls. The crotch seam had all but disintegrated, and there I stood; A professional scientist, standing with my underwear out on display. That was the moment I vowed to never let a fellow workwear women get caught with their pants down (or ripped) again. To create clothing with female fit and function in mind.
We’ve walked a few miles in your boots, and our thighs chafed. We decided to fix that for the next lap.
By Women For Women
Designed in Canada by real-life tradeswomen and women in STEAM. Research, interviews, and community testimonials were the foundation of our designs.
Authentically You
“Were the granddaughters of the witches you failed to burn.”It might be cliché, but hey, it’s still a cool quote. We’re the grandmothers, mothers, sisters, and friends of the women who paved their own way and did it on their own terms. Just like you.
Community, Baby!
Being a scoundrel is like being part of an exclusive club, except it’s not exclusive at all, and everyone is invited to Bingo with Peggy. Our mission is to increase representation. It’s big, it’s heavy, it’s important, and there’s strength in numbers.
Where We're Going
Sustainability
When it comes to our sustainability efforts, we’re serious about doing things right. We work with ethical, transparent factories around the world to create workwear that works. We’re proud to partner with exceptional manufacturers and some of the most respected certification standards in the industry. This ensures that our garments are made ethically in terms of social welfare, responsibly sourced materials, and lower-impact processes.
That being said, we’re always looking for ways to improve. Our short term goal: switching from synthetics to recycled fabrics. Our long term goal: becoming a certified B corp.
Inclusivity
When we talk about increasing representation: it means everyone. We know two things for certain: "Jobs don’t have genders”, and “You can’t be it, if you can’t see it”. We’re proud to support, feature, and work with diverse voices.
We offer inclusive sizing from 2XS-2XL. Our designs are based on real people and real bodies. But that said, we still have work to do to ensure that our clothes work for ALL bodies, not just some. Our short term goal: to expand our size offerings to include 3XL- 6XL.
Reconciliation
Peggy Workwear acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
While we believe that land acknowledgments are a powerful first step, we look forward to the next one. Our goal is to collaborate with and support our local First Nations communities.
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