Clothing

At minimum, wear close-fitting clothing that won't catch on machinery, safety glasses, hearing protection when operating loud tools, and a respirator when sanding or routing. A shop apron adds a layer of protection for your torso from chips and sharp edges. Avoid loose sleeves, dangling jewelry, or open-toe footwear near power tools.

Waxed canvas is significantly more durable and abrasion-resistant than cotton duck or synthetic aprons. The wax treatment repels water, glue, and light finish splashes, keeping the underlying fabric dry. Waxed canvas also stiffens slightly over time as it conforms to the wearer's body, making it more comfortable with extended use.

Gloves should never be worn near rotating machinery such as table saws, lathes, jointers, or drill presses. Gloves can catch on spinning parts and pull a hand into the blade or cutter. Nitrile gloves are appropriate for finishing work, chemical handling, and manual tasks that don't involve powered rotating machinery.

A 4-mil to 6-mil nitrile glove provides good chemical resistance for most oil-based and water-based wood finishes without sacrificing tactile feel. Thicker gloves like the Sempermed 56-mil option offer greater puncture resistance and are better suited for heavier-duty chemical work where durability matters more than dexterity.

Coveralls are best for operations that generate heavy dust or finishing overspray that an apron doesn't cover—such as spray finishing, heavily sanding large panels, or working in a dusty demolition environment. They protect your everyday clothing from contamination and reduce the amount of fine dust carried home on your clothes.

Quality knee pads like the Milescraft knee blades are designed to flex with leg movement and stay in place without being excessively bulky. They are most valuable during floor-level cabinet installation, base cabinet assembly, and kneeling tasks where hard concrete or wood floors are involved.

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not machine wash or dry clean waxed canvas, as this removes the wax treatment. If the water-repellency decreases, re-wax the apron using paste wax or a dedicated waxed canvas treatment product, applying evenly and warming with a hair dryer to work the wax into the fabric.

Yes. The products in this collection are available in a range of sizes. Check individual product listings for the specific size options offered, and refer to the size charts provided to find the best fit for your measurements.

Yes. Breathing protection, eye protection, and shop maintenance supplies are available in our shop essentials category. You can also browse our Infinity Tools merch & apparel collection for branded items.

Visit the quality guarantee page for Infinity Tools' product quality policy and details on how to resolve any issue with apparel or other products purchased from the site.