Three pairs of work bib overalls in black, brown, and gray are displayed side-by-side against a dark, smoky background with green accents and the text 'WORK BIBS' on the left.
Three pairs of work bib overalls in black, brown, and gray are displayed side-by-side against a dark, smoky background with green accents and the text 'WORK BIBS' on the left.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bib overalls cover your legs and chest and are held up by shoulder straps, leaving your arms and upper back open. Coveralls are a full one-piece garment with sleeves that covers you from ankle to neck. Bibs run cooler and are far easier to get on and off over boots, which is why most people layer a bib with a jacket instead of wearing coveralls.
The number is the weight of the insulation in grams per square meter, so a higher number means more insulation and more warmth. The 100 to 110 gram range found on Ariat's Rebar bibs and the Timberland PRO Gritman is a working winter weight, warm enough for cold-weather job sites while staying flexible enough to kneel and climb in. Heavier weights add warmth but cost you mobility.
You need them if your employer or site runs an FR program, which is standard in oil and gas, utility, and electrical work. When FR is required it applies to the whole layering system, so a non-FR bib worn over an FR shirt cancels out the protection underneath. Ariat and Portwest both make FR bibs in insulated and unlined versions.
Size for what you will wear underneath rather than for your body alone. An insulated bib worn over a hoodie and a work shirt needs noticeably more room than an unlined bib over a t-shirt. Brand sizing also varies, so check the size chart on the product page before you order.
Ariat's FR hi-vis waterproof bib is the pick when you need to stay dry, and the FR Insulated Overall 2.0 is water repellent for lighter exposure. Water repellent sheds a shower and wet snow, while waterproof is built for sustained rain and standing water. Match the level to how long you are actually out in it.
You can, though most people find an insulated bib on its own is a better system than stacking an unlined bib over insulated pants. Two layers of heavy fabric at the thigh restricts movement where you need it most for climbing and kneeling. If you know you run cold, an insulated bib over a base layer usually wins on both warmth and mobility.

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