Riggers, dogmen and crane operators have one of the most demanding jobs on any Australian worksite. The gear you wear needs to keep up — on site, in the yard, and off shift. Here's what the crew is actually wearing in 2026, and why it matters.
Why Most Workwear Misses the Mark for Riggers
Most workwear brands design for a generic tradie. But rigging and crane work has its own culture, its own demands, and its own standards. You're working at height, in tight spaces, around heavy machinery. Your gear needs to be practical on site and something you're proud to wear off it.
That's the gap Outrig Supply Co was built to fill — gear designed by people who've actually worked in the industry, not by a marketing team guessing what tradies want.
The Cap
A structured flexfit cap is the go-to for most riggers and crane operators. It sits clean under a hard hat, holds its shape through long shifts, and looks sharp off site. Tonal embroidery keeps it understated — no loud colours, no supplier logos.
The Outrig Supply Co Founders Drop Cap is built on the premium Flexfit/Yupoong 6277 platform with full tonal black embroidery. Limited release, designed in Western Australia.
The Hoodie
Early starts, cold mornings, nightshift finishes — a quality heavyweight hoodie is non-negotiable for crane crews. The key is weight and fit. You want something that's genuinely warm (look for 300GSM+ fleece), relaxed enough to move in, and built to last more than one shutdown.
The Founders Drop Heavyweight Hoodie ticks all of these. Premium soft-touch fleece, large back print, front chest logo. Built for the crew that shows up.
The Tee
For warmer shutdowns and off-shift wear, a heavyweight tee beats a standard cotton tee every time. Look for 280GSM+ carded cotton with a boxy oversized fit — it holds its shape wash after wash and feels premium without trying too hard.
The Outrig Supply Co range includes heavyweight tees printed to order in Australia.
Gear That Represents the Trade
Crane rigging is a skilled trade with a culture worth representing. The gear you wear off site is part of that. Outrig Supply Co exists to give crane operators, riggers, dogmen and shutdown crews gear that actually reflects who they are and what they do.
Built by crane people. For crane people.