I wasn't able to post this review directly on the product page, so I'm sharing it here on Yelp instead. Warning: Hazardous Drawstring - Needs Immediate Redesign. I really wanted to love this Purpose Built sweatshirt, but there are some serious design flaws that need to be addressed. First and foremost, the drawstring is dangerously long. I've had multiple close calls--almost catching it on fire or having it get caught in doors or other objects. There is no practical reason for a drawstring to be this long, and it poses a real safety hazard. Please fix this. Now for the other details: Pros: Warm and thick material: It definitely keeps you warm in colder conditions. Stylish design: It has a modern look that's easy to pair with everyday outfits. Cons: Poor stitching: After just a short time of wear, the seam on the right sleeve already came undone. Very disappointing. Sizing runs small: I bought a medium and tried it on in store, and it fit great at first. But after just one wash, it shrunk significantly and now fits more like a small. I recommend sizing up one or even two sizes, especially if you plan to machine wash it. Final Thoughts: This sweatshirt has potential, but between the hazardous drawstring and the quality control issues, it's not something I can recommend just yet. After taxes, you're looking at over a $70 sweatshirt, and for that price, the quality should be much better. read more

Purpose-Built Trade - This is the right sleeve of my purpose, belt sweatshirt. - Men's Clothing Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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One of the best workwear shops I've been to. Purpose-Built Trade Co in Pleasant Hill has a wide variety of clothing and boots, with almost every size in stock, which is rare to find. They even have a fitting room, which made it easy to get the right fit on the spot. The staff is friendly and knows their stuff. Whether you're in a trade or just want durable gear, this place is a must-visit! Thank you! read more

Purpose-Built Trade - Large selection of Dickies - Men's Clothing Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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Went their looking for a jacket. They had a nice selection and the guy working was very helpful and helped me find mybsize and answered all my questions. read more

selection was great misael and brittany were friendly and very attentive helped me find exactly what i needed. they let me know about the buy2 get1 free promotion going on and when i found a shirt but not in my size they looked everywhere and found the last one in stock even left with a pair of sunglasses and got another one free with the promotion will definitely be back soon ! read more

Went in for the first time with my Bf and we were helped by Brittany! She was amazing. I wasn't able to find the correct size for my boyfriend. Brittany went above and beyond by checking the Oakley location close to my house. She even explained the sizing for Carhartt and my bf is fit and ready for his new job. Thank you purpose built ! #bluecollarwife read more

Tried to exchange shirts but they didn't have the right size so when we asked for store credit they said no so you will just be stuck with the things you bought. And on top of that the lady working had a lot of attitude. read more

One of the worst customer service and return policies all employees need to get trained on how to treat customers and how to greet customers as they walk in no respect towards customers read more

WOW. What can I say? From the moment we stepped in the door until the second we left I had just an absolute awesome time conversating with Gary while my husband tried on clothes. We were there because he needed FR blocking clothing for an upcoming job and this place has all the work wear you would need (even for ladies). Huge inventory and very fair prices. As my husband tried on the clothes I kept bringing, Gary was the sweetest most interesting guy. He likes George Burns & Elvis a lot. Has cool facts, pretty cool. When my husband yelled "boss!" he said "me or her?" and later my husband yelled "hey babe!" and he was like "now thats all you!". Cracked me up and kept me entertained the whole time.. All this from a work wear store! WOW. Worth mentioning..Saving your receipt is important. read more

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The website auto corrected my zip code to a different city. The day the package was delivered to the wrong zip code I contacted the store three days in a row and never received a call back. I just now recived an email stating there was nothing they could do and to try and contact the post office! Nice customer service! My order was $300!! My son goes to a very big University in Texas that sends a lot of business their way, this will definitely be made aware by all. read more

Amazing selection of workwear and logo-wear, great knowledgeable staff and location. Check this place out!

Awsome spot, great customer service and great products. It's nice having a location near by to physically buy things and not have to wait for online orders. Plus they carry big and tall sizes! read more

Has great customer service. Good selection of work clothes,boots.friendly staff. ..............

Great store with great quality products. The workers are awesome and make sure any questions we have get resolved. Definitely recommend to union and non union workers read more

Love a place that offers a union discount. If you need work clothes this is the place to go!

East Bay Work Wear reminds me a lot of the Canadian Chain called Mark's Work Wearhouse. I walked in yesterday while the Kid was next door at the card shop. From my work point-of-view, this is a great place to pick up a pair of safety shoes. They're priced well and many offer the lighter and more comfortable composite toe. East Bay Work Wear also stocks sporting wear, socks, shirts, pants, and other sturdy clothing. Also expect to see the major brands such as Dickies, Carhartt, Wrangler, Timberland, Cat, and Ben Davis. read more

Before I write, shoutouts to Ron. They have pretty much everything you need for work wear and they carry quality brands. The staff is friendly and really make sure you make the best choices. I came in looking to try on some boots and I was pretty impressed with their selection range. Just a quick rundown of the boots they have: Carolina, Timberland, Danner, Keen, Wolverine, Thorogood, Carthart.....and I'm sure im missing a few but hope it helps y'all. read more

Great assortment from socks, shoes and work clothing. Customer service is friendly and very helpful.

I've been here a handful of times with my husband for work clothes and boots. All of the staff we've met have been so helpful, patient, and knowledgable. We had to return a pair of worn work boots (they weren't the right type for the husband's new job) and they really took care of us. They have all the big brands (Carhartt, Dickies, Ben Davis, etc.) and can order just about anything in any size. They also have a lot of accessories and even some kids clothing. Another biggie is that they're open late on weekdays and open Sundays which makes like soooo much easier. They're definitely our go-to place for work wear stuff. read more

The only reason I am leaving a 3 star review is because I'm a grown woman and for some odd reason this store only carries junior sizes. Also that in the whole store the junior woman section is like the size on my hallway closet. What I can find, "works". I work in the restaurant industry. Along with MANY OTHER WOMEN that are constantly looking for better cloths that fit the needs of my restaurant. Other then that, the service was very helpful and friendly. I hope this makes a difference! Women need work cloths too!!!! read more

There is a great new store for the hard working man or woman in the Bay Area. Finally because the only other two are located in either Pittsburg or Berkeley. The store is really big and has so many things from sporting wear, scrubs for nurses, work wear, and a great selection of beanies. We came in for a new pair of work boots for my husband. He bought some last year that I told him not to buy because they were crap. Sure enough he didn't even get a year out of them. He found a great pair that is a well known brand and really tried them on. Customer service was really nice and helpful. I wandered around looking at the clothes and remembering how cute I was when I used to wear Dickies work pants. I found a Carhardt sweatshirt for my husband, in black, so it wont show the dirt. We are very happy with this store. We are very, very happy its so close to our house. read more

The store is really big and has a great selection of work items and work wear. For Father's Day last year I picked up a shirt for my Dad from East Bay Work Wear. My husband and I walked into the store simply to browse their items, but I saw a neon orange shirt ($21.78) that I thought he'd like wearing at Burning Man. It was enhanced (dri-wic to keep him cool) and I bought the long sleeve version to protect him from the sun in the desert. Our sales person was Gary and he was very friendly. read more

Walked in hear while we were waiting for the sushi place to open up next store. the store is obviously catering to the working force (duh) but since the customer service was so good we were able to find a nice present for someone in the near future. Keep up the good and friendly work. Their prices seemed to be very reasonable and store was very clean. read more

The reason I like shopping at small businesses like this is because I get great direct customer service without any haggling! I had purchased a pair of Carhartt anti tear pants a few weeks ago. After getting them sized from a tailor for being a bit to long, I put them to use as work pants. A few days ago the anti tear pants ripped from the back! I contacted the store and they were happy to exchange the pants without any fuss. They are going to send them back to Carhartt as being defective. I didn't have to worry about shipping them back and waiting for reply's if I had ordered them from an online store. Fast friendly customer service! read more

Purpose-Built Trade - Men's Clothing Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

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I'd been meaning to check this place out for quite awhile now. I finally went in to check out their jacket selection. I called ahead to see if they have things in my size, as I wear pretty large sizes, and not only did they have stuff in my size, when I got to the store, the owner had pulled a few out and set them aside for when I got there. When I walked in, I was in clothing heaven. So many different jackets, pants, shirts, styles and brands I like, sizes that fit me, good prices. Dickies, Ben Davis, Carhart... the jackets I first tried weren't what I wanted, so the owner pulled a few others out, and I found something I wanted. Bought it, and love it. He also gave me a tip on how to keep the jacket black when washing it. Not only is this my new go to place for clothing, the owner was so helpful and cool he's on my Xmas cookie list. Need work clothes? Go here FIRST. Aside from the pants, shirts, jackets, there was a bunch of rainwear, overalls, belts, socks, etc. read more

I needed to buy some stuff as a part of my uniform for EMS class so I checked this place out. They're pretty limited in their women's selection but a lot of my female classmates ended up getting boy clothes. As for me, my body frame is far too small for anything they had there. The belts here only accommodated size 34 or larger. There's an older man here who's super sweet though. He was very helpful to my needs and even gave me a discount on some pants that he managed to find for me. Yay! read more

I like to just get clothing that lasts, and this is the store that has rugged yet attractive shirts and pants. Every item in this store is quality, even their shoes. I'm willing to pay a little more because I've worn the Dickies short sleeve button down shirts which last and last. Also, the folks behind the counter are always friendly and helpful. I started wearing suspenders because I'm tired of wearing belts. read more

Had a great experience shopping for boots, Ron helped me and was so patient, because I am so picky with shoes . I was honestly only going to look at what they had and ended up buying a great pair. Ron was very knowledgable and has great customer service. Will definetly be shopping there for all of my work needs. read more

This place is A1 for my FR work wear!! Boots backpack Fr clothing! I don't go anywhere else cause they got it! MILITARY DISCOUNTS ooohhh yeah!!! I never been happy about getting what I need for work all in one store. Customer service is great as well. Now if they sold ice cream they would have 6 stars!!! read more

I was in your Concord store today and was greeted by Danielle she was amazing the best customer service she priced match a safety vest for me and even got me to buy your limited edition shirt and I don't even wear black she went above and beyond. Maybe you can do your shirt in red or blue. Great job Danielle your the best Rich/Dana read more

My favorite place to buy things for work!!!! Ron is a very nice and helpful guy. If you are looking for quality boots they got it for ya. THANKS RON!!!! read more

Good place for all work clothing needs I have bought work boots and socks as well as work pants for carpentry will return when I have more $$ to get more clothing read more

This place has good variety of FR clothing which is hard to find!! I will be back for my work clothes needs.

I have shopped here for years, and it used to be a great store, but not anymore. I go out of my way to patronize local businesses whenever possible--it just seems like the right thing to do. Recently, I purchased 2 shirts from East Bay Work Wear (EBWW). I had to return one, because it did not fit properly. I returned this shirt within a few days, and employee Ramon appeared to have credited it back to my credit card account. I was in a hurry, and failed to check the receipt--my mistake. About a week later, I checked my credit card statement and saw that Ramon had actually debited it again (instead of crediting it). So, now I am out twice the amount (over $100), and I do not even have the shirt. OK, so mistakes happen...I was just glad that I caught it. I telephoned EBWW fully expecting them to take care of it promptly. Employee Curtis answered the telephone and told me they cannot help me unless I come to the store in person and bring both receipts and my credit card....not what I expected to hear. Luckily I only live about 20 minutes away. What If I lived further away? What if I had made this purchase while working out of town?? Anyway, I return to EBWW with both receipts and my credit card as instructed. Eventually, Curtis managed to credit my credit card account for the two debits they made. Fair enough, but not a single word about their mistake. Not even, "Hey man, sorry for the mistake" or "Sorry you had to come down here because of our mistake". Nothing. By the way, I found the correct size shirt at Amazon, and I received it in just a few days. That, of course, leaves me with a choice: Do business with Amazon and get what I want for the same price or keep making trips to EBWW for their poor service and rude behavior. read more

I've been to the store twice and I've had a great customer service by Curtis very friendly and helpful.....

I'm a regular at this store they have great product and prices are fair. Gary has the happiest face when he's taking a payment of $300 for product but when I had to bring back a pair of Ironclad (Heavy Duty) gloves for the second time, because the tips tore within a 6 week period he wasn't to happy he became grumpy within seconds. I felt very uncomfortable fast, he took the gloves with the most discomforting face and said he would call ironclad to see if they'll buy the glove back to give me a new pair. I'm happy he handled my issue but he made me feel bad I mean $35 for a pair of gloves isn't cheap in my book! I'm paying for quality in expecting quality you feel me!?.. read more

Thanks Ron for all the help! Took the time to make sure I found the perfect pair of boots to meet my needs and desires. Helped me out a lot with his recommendations and vast knowledge of all the boots I was looking at. Plus they carry everything you need for a hardworking man. Especially if you're a union guy. Definitely recommend checking them out here for your work attire needs. read more

Lady in the cashier was very rude was talking about the way I was dressed and I had just gotten off of work very bad service..!!

The best selection, best in store inventory, of no nonsense, durable work clothes I have ever found. Not some hardware store that doesn't even have dressing rooms. Work wear for any weather condition, fire resistant, etc., Easy Bay Work Wear is the best place I've ever been for pants, shirts, shoes, jackets, sweatshirts, belts, caps, all that fit right and last. I usually buy Carhartt and I don't have to look long because the store is well organized by sizes and items. Sales ladies are friendly and super helpful. That's been my experience. read more

Talk about customer service! Gary, the owner, was so incredibly helpful and knowledgable about every item I asked about. From Women's scrubs to breathable socks, even all white working shoes, he knew exactly where to direct me and guided me through every step. What's more, he gave me an incredible discount on my shoes because they were going to be discontinued. I'm totally coming back here and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND coming here first for any of your "work wear" needs. read more

Great selection of Dickies shirts and work pants at really good prices. Gary is super helpful and friendly. Glad I stopped in here!