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Tough clothing for professionals Workwear 2011 Satisfying the professional s needs

Makita is a leading world class brand of professional power tools, accessories and work wear known for quality, performance and durability during rigorous industrial use. It is the brand of choice for construction professionals who have come to rely on the innovation of Makita s rich manufacturing history for almost a century. Makita has enlisted the manufacturing expertise of Dickies to produce a visually distinctive range of hard wearing and functional workwear. This selection of robust garments is designed for the most demanding working environments and offers the customer excellent quality at an affordable price. Workwear from a brand you can trust.

New labels from Makita Nineteen 15 Our new Nineteen15 brand is a range of stylish t-shirts, lightweight hoodies and combats that are designed to give the modern worker quality clothing that offers modern design and great value while retaining those all important ingredients that create tough, functional workwear. LXT Pro The new LXT Pro range has been created to provide you with exceptional and innovative work wear. The LXT Pro-Lite boot and trainer combine lightweight flexibility with tough durability to produce the ultimate in super flexible safety footwear. The LXT Pro trouser offers exceptional strength and durability. With top loading knee pouches and hem guards you can be confident that these trousers have been designed to be rugged and tough. You work to the highest standards, so does our workwear.

Contents Hats Page 21 Tops Page 4-5 Jackets Page 6-9 T-Shirts Page 10-11 [3] Trousers Page 12-17 Knee Pads Page 21 Socks Page 21 Footwear Page 22-27

[4] 1915 pullover hoodie new new colour Ribbed cuff and hem. Kangaroo pocket to the front. Raglan style sleeves. Logo print to the front. Fabric 100% Cotton. Fabric weight 320gsm. Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL Colour Grey, Black Code MW282

[5] LXT Pro zip hoodie new new colour Elasticated binding to the cuff and hem. Full length plastic zip to the front. Kangaroo pockets. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 100% cotton brushed knitted fabric. Fabric weight 300gsm. M, L, XL, XXL Black and grey MW283

[6] Waterproof Breathable Softshell jacket Fabric to 8000mm waterproof and 1000mvp breathability standard. Waterproof zip front. Two lower pockets with zip access. Right chest pocket with zip access. Velcro adjustable tab to sleeve cuffs. Fabric Fabric 96% Polyester and 4% Spandex bonded fabric. Sizes M, L, XL, XXL Colour Black and grey Code MW280

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[8] Work fleece Canvas work jacket Anti-pill fleece jacket with contrast panels. Drawcord hem. Full length plastic zip. Left chest pocket with zip access. Mobile phone pocket with flap. Two lower zipped pockets. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 100% Polyester microfleece with antipill finish, 100% Nylon Tafetta panels. M, L, XL, XXL Black MW118 Zip off sleeves (turns the jacket into a bodywarmer). Two chest pockets, one with studded flap and pen division. Mobile phone pocket to left chest pocket. Two quilted hand warmer pockets. One internal zipped patch pocket. Knitted cuffs and hem. Two way plastic zip front. Fabric Sizes Colour Code Outer polyester/cotton canvas fabric. Fabric weight 300gsm. Inner Acrylic/Polyester polar fur lining with quilted lined sleeves. M, L, XL, XXL Black MW260

[9] Sleeveless work vest Bodywarmer Lower bellowed zipped pockets with internal Cordura lining. Numerous pockets for tools and accessories. Tool slots to lower right pocket. Fabric Outer 97% Polyester and 3% Spandex. Inner mesh lining 100% polyester. Sizes M, L, XL, XXL Colour Black Code MW255 Zip front with studded flap. Two lower velcro pockets, a studded chest pocket, two zipped pockets, one internal pocket. External mobile phone and pen pockets. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton. M, L, XL, XXL Black MW125

[10] 1915 pack of 3 printed T-Shirts new new colour Sold as a pack of 3 incorporating one of each design. Set in sleeves. Loose fit. Fabric 100% Cotton. Fabric weight 200gsm. Sizes M, L, XL, XXL Colour Navy, Red, Gr ey Code MW273

[11] Polo Shirt Air Moisture Moisture is drawn through the material via a capillary action to the outer layer where it evaporates. CoolDry Comfortable Polo-shirt with wicking properties to draw moisture away from the body. 3 button fastened placket. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 65% Cotton and 35% Polyester. Fabric weight 190gsm with Cooldry finish. M, L, XL, XXL Black MW275

[12] Fully featured work trousers. A mixture of Cordura and a dual yarn canvas are used to provide a work trouser with exceptional strength and durability. With Cordura top loading knee pouches and hem guards you can be confident that these trousers have been designed to be rugged and tough.

[13] Knee Pads See page 21 MW235. LXT Pro work trousers new new colour knee pouch Work trousers in a dual yarn canvas fabric. Top loading kneepad pouches, in Cordura fabric. Hanging multi-pockets to the front, with zip for easy removal. Tool and ruler pockets. Hammer loop. Fabric 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton Canvas. Fabric weight 320gsm. Sizes Regular: leg 31 waist 30 44 Tall: leg 33 waist 30 44 Colour Grey and black Code MW2690

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[15] 1915 combat work trousers new new colour Lightweight work trouser. Jetted front pockets. Cargo pockets without flaps. Two rear pockets with stud fastening. Ruler and tool pocket. Button fastening to the waistband. Fabric 100% Cotton Canvas. Fabric weight 270gsm. Sizes Regular: leg 31 waist 30 44 Tall: leg 33 waist 30 44 Colour Khaki Code MW2610

[16] Knee Pads See page 21 MW235. Work trousers knee pouch Concealed hook/bar and button fastening. Cordura external knee pad pouches. Elasticated side panels to waistband for added comfort. Cargo pocket with multi-sections. Multi pocket detailing. Foldaway tool pouches. Two back patch pockets. Hammer loop. Rule pocket with tool slot. Fabric 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton canvas fabric. Fabric weight 300gsm. 100% Nylon Cordura, 500D. Sizes Regular: leg 31 Tall: leg 33 Waist: S, M, L, XL, XXL Colour Black Code Regular: MW265R Tall: MW265T

[17] Knee Pads See page 21 MW235. ¾ Length work trousers Work shorts Cordura kneepad pockets. Elasticated side panels for comfort. Concealed hook, bar and button fastening. Two external hideaway nail and tool pockets with tool slots. Rule pocket, tool pocket and tool slot to right leg. Cargo pocket with mobile phone holder to left leg. Two rear pockets with Velcro fastened flap. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton canvas fabric. Fabric weight 300gsm. 100% Nylon Cordura, 500D. S, M, L, XL, XXL Black MW269 Elasticated side panels for comfort Concealed hook, bar and button fastening Two external hideaway nail and tool pockets with tool slots. Two rear pockets with Velcro fastened flap Multi-pocketed action short. Wide belt loops. Zip fly. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton canvas fabric. Fabric weight 300gsm. 100% Nylon Cordura, 500D. S, M, L, XL, XXL Black MW266

[18] Knee Pads See page 21 MW235. Coverall Reinforced stress points. Studded neck closure. Heavy duty two way brass zip. Full back elastication and tunnel waistband. Internal knee pad pouches. Range of pockets including; two zipped chest pockets, two large back pockets, one zipped, side swing pockets, double pencil pocket, one rule pocket and one tool pocket. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton. leg 31 Chest M, L, XL. XXL Grey MW140

[19] Rainsuit Waterproof with tape welded seams. Jacket features two pockets, hood and draw cord hem. Trousers feature elasticated waist, two access pockets and stud fastening at ankle. Fabric Sizes Colour Code PU coated Nylon. M, L, XL, XXL Black MW145

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Safety boot sock 3 pairs per pack. Hard wearing socks ideal when worn with steel toe safety boots. Arch support for extra comfort. Added antibacterial treatment. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 68% polyester, 18% cotton, 13% nylon, 1% Lycra elastane. One size (fits 6-11) Black MW290 Cushion crew sock 3 pairs per pack. Reinforced heel and toe. Added antibacterial treatment. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 83% polyester, 16% cotton, 1% Lycra elastane. One size (fits 6-11) Black MW297 Baseball cap 100% cotton baseball cap with fabric rear size adjuster. Sandwich peak. Fabric Sizes Colour Code 100% Cotton. One size Black MW100 [21] Ski hat Knitted hat. Fabric 100% Acrylic. Sizes One size Colour Black Code MW105 Knee pads knee pouch Flexible and cushioned Knee Pads that can be easily inserted. The Knee Pads are designed to fit: Canvas Work Trousers. Makita Coverall. Fabric Sizes Colour Code Flexible, cushioned foam. One size fits all Black MW235 Look after your knees Your knees need to last you a life time, That is why Makita have designed the perfect trouser to protect yourself against injury. Using the Makita knee pads in conjunction with our work trousers will make flooring jobs and the like much more comfortable and put less pressure on the knee joint

[22] Nubuck leather and mesh upper Lightweight composite toe-cap conforms to all health and safety standards Rubber cemented sole Flexible composite sole which conforms to S3 standar ds Scuffgard protection to the toe

Lightweight, flexible safety footwear. The new LXT Pro-Lite super safety trainer and hiker boot combine lightweight flexibility with tough durability to produce the ultimate in safety footwear. With composite toe-cap and midsole, energy absorbent heel plus padded collar and tongue these trainers offer maximum safety and comfort. Conforms to EN20345: 2004, S3 standard. [23] No longer do you need to choose between flexibility and protection. Compared to other S3 classified footwear the LXT Pro-Lite shoes offer the same high protection classification and give great flexibility where traditionally there was none. See for your self, put them to the test! LXT Pro-Lite boots and trainers new new colour Conforms to EN20345: 2004, S3 standard. Water resistant Nubuck leather upper with nylon mesh inserts. Lightweight composite toe-cap. Composite midsole. Rubber cemented sole. Outer scuffguard to the toe. Metal free boot. Fabric Nubuck leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Black and red Code Hiker boot MW390 Code Trainer MW395

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LXT safety boot Lightweight sole. With steel toe-cap. With steel midsole. Padded collar and tongue. Fabric Suede leather with 100% nylon inserts. Sizes 6-12 Colour Grey and blue Code MW375 Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S1P SRA MXT safety boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules). Hiking style boot. Waterproof boot to S3 standard. Steel midsole. Leather upper and nylon mesh inserts. Waterproof membrane. Rubber outsole with PU inserts, cemented construction. Energy absorption heel. Sole resists oil and some acids. Fabric Leather, padded tongue/collar. Sizes 6-12 Colour Black and red Code MW360 [25] Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S3 SRA Hiker safety boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Padded tongue. Black Nylon side inserts, reflective strips. Steel midsole. Antistatic dual density polyurethane sole. Fabric Nubuck leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Brown Code MW340 Conforms to EN20345:2004 S1P

Sprint trainer Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Padded collar and tongue. Steel midsole. Antistatic dual density polyurethane sole. Fabric Suede leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Grey, Blue Code MW330 Conforms to EN20345:2004 S1P Explorer boot [26] Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Hiking style boot with padded collar and tongue. Steel midsole. Antistatic dual density polyurethane sole. Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S1P SRA Fabric Leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Brown Code MW320 Crazyhorse safety boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Lightweight waterproof boot to S3 standard. Steel midsole. Waterproof membrane. Rubber outsole with PU inserts, welted/cemented construction. Sole resists oil and some acids. Fabric Leather, padded tongue/collar. Sizes 6-12 Colour Black Code MW365 Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S3 SRA

Chelsea boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Fully lined with pull on tabs. Steel midsole. Antistatic dual density polyurethane sole. Fabric Full grain leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Black Code MW335 Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S1P SRA Scorpion safety boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Lightweight Rubber sole with PU inserts, Goodyear welted and cemented construction. With steel toe-cap. With steel midsole. Padded collar and tongue. Fabric Nubuck leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Wheat Code MW370 [27] Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 SBP SRA Rigger boot Steel toe-cap to EN20345 (200 Joules) Goodyear Welted and cemented sole construction Lightweight rubber sole Breathable fabric lining Padding to the ankle for extra comfort Fabric Outer Leather. Sizes 6-12 Colour Brown Code MW380 Conforms to EN20345:2004/A1:2007 S1P SRA

Key features of the Makita range. new new feature new colour New product added to the Makita range. Improved design or specification to an existing product. Extra colour or colours added to the range. Oil resistant soles are incorporated in the design of the shoe. Water repellent fabric is used in the make up of the shoe. Steel toe-cap that can withstand 200 joules. knee pouch Knee protection offered by knee pads inserted into built in knee pouches. Providing extra cold weather protection. Steel midsole. The footwear is designed to safeguar d the wearer against hazards underfoot. Slip resistant Waterproof garment with tape welded seams. Antistatic Shock absorbent Footwear Safety Classifications Safety footwear standard EN345 is being superseded by EN ISO 20345. Any footwear that has been tested to EN345 can continue to be sold, however any new designs will have to be tested to the new standard. Which standard your footwear is tested to is identified on the product information label, this is found within the boot or shoe. Additional Safety Features Should these products offer some extra protective features then the appropriate symbol will be added. i.e. A pr oduct that provides 200 Joule impact protection, is antistatic and has a heat r esistant outsole will be marked SB A HRO. P Penetration resistance offered by a steel midsole. [28] Highest protection, toe-caps are tested to 200 Joules. Classification S. SB S1 Safety basic 200 Joule protection. 200 Joule toe-cap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. C A HI CI E Conductive footwear. Antistatic footwear. Insulation against heat. Insulation against cold. Energy absorption of seat region. S2 S3 S4 S5 200 Joule toe-cap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Water penetration and water absorption resistance. 200 Joule toe-cap protection. Closed seat region (fully enclosed heel). Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Water penetration and water absorption resistance. Plus penetration resistance. Cleated outsole. 200 Joule toe-cap protection. All rubber or all polymeric footwear. Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. 200 Joule toe-cap protection. All rubber or all polymeric footwear. Antistatic properties. Energy absorption of seat region. Plus penetration resistance. Cleated outsole. WRU HRO SRA SRB SRC Water penetration and water absorption resistance. Resistance to hot contact up to 300 C. Footwear is resistant to slippage on a ceramic tiled floor with sodium Laurel sulphate lubricant. Footwear is resistant to slippage on steel with Glycerol lubricant. Footwear is resistant to slippage on steel with Glycerol lubricant and ceramic tiled floor with sodium Laurel sulphate lubricant.

Size guide Trousers Size S M L XL XXL Waist (inches) 30-32 34-36 38-40 42-44 46-48 Coveralls The Makita coveralls and trousers come in two leg lengths: Regular and tall. The waist and chest measurements are measured in 2 increments. General S XXL Size S M L XL XXL Chest (inches) 36-34 40-42 44-46 48-50 52-54 Footwear UK 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 European 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 Use the tough stuff for more stuff Cordura is a high-performance, super-durable fabric that is perfect for your outerwear, activewear, luggage and equipment. Cordura for maximum durability. Cordura a high-performance fabric resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs. Cordura stands for durability. How Cordura measures up When put to the test, Cordura resists tears and abrasions like no other fabric of its kind. Ounce for ounce, Cor dura is more durable than other fabrics. Cordura is: With CoolDry you won t worry about sweatiness any more when working. CoolDry is the dry, cool and comfortable textile product newly developed. Combing the softness of cotton and dry touch of polyester, CoolDry will keep you fresh and cool all the time. It is the ideal choice of work wear. [29] 2 x more durable than standard nylon. 3 x more durable than polyester. 10 x more durable than cotton duck. It's resistant to abrasions, tears, and scuffs all the qualities you expect from a high performance fabric. So regardless of your activities, you ll benefit from the toughness of Cordura. Air Moisture Moisture is drawn through the material via a capillary action to the outer layer where it evaporates.