Introducing HMZ: COgear's Newest Innovation Partner

Introducing HMZ: COgear's Newest Innovation Partner

Are you tired of struggling to find work pants that fit just right? Say goodbye to the hassle of hemming or settling for ill-fitting sizes. COgear is proud to unveil our latest innovation collaboration: HMZ.
From a small mango farm to revolutionizing women's workwear: Kym O'Leary's journey

From a small mango farm to revolutionizing women's workwear: Kym O'Leary's journey

It took me a long time to figure out who I really was and what I wanted in life.

I grew up on a small mango and tomato farm in Bowen, North Queensland. At 15, I left school as I was offered a full-time role as an administrative assistant at a law firm.

How to hem your pants without scissors or a sewing machine

How to hem your pants without scissors or a sewing machine

HMZ is pronounced “hems” and it is an easy hemming solution. The patent pending HMZ method allows you to adjust your pants length through tear-away hems.

You asked, and COgear delivered - Workwear especially for women.

You asked, and COgear delivered - Workwear especially for women.

We asked women for their thoughts on inclusive clothing brands, including what their frustrations were when shopping for specific body-shape fashion. Some 94% of women surveyed said they wanted more clothing brands to cater to a wider size range.
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Implementing changes to our hi vis vest and hi vis jacket – you asked, we answered!

Spinning off from last weeks blog, Lucille 4-in-1 Ladies Hi Vis Jacket: Solving working women's workwear frustrations, we had an awesome opportunity to implement feedback received about our hi vis vest and hi vis jacket. If you weren’t already aware, the Lucille 4-in-1 Ladies Hi Vis Jacket comes with a removable vest and detachable hood, giving you the freedom to dress up or down as you please.
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Women’s work cargo pants that fit – what’s our secret?

It’s not a secret we’ve kept on purpose, but not everyone has seen or felt our women’s work cargo pants in action! The Alison hi vis work cargos and the Carly non hi vis work cargos both share a unique and innovative feature designed specifically for the working woman in mind. This feature is known as an Easy Fit waistband – which is simply an invisible, extendable waistband.
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My pregnancy journey: Week 13 – week 36 in my Co Gear maternity women’s workwear

As I’ve moved (very slowly!) through my pregnancy journey, I’ve been lucky enough to test, trial and rock Co Gear's next generation maternity range. In doing this I’ve been able to understand the technology that has gone into the features of these designs and how they’ve been made to grow with you and your baby.
women in aviation workwear options

Learning to fly with Grace: breaking barriers for women in rural areas

Women are underrepresented in aviation. Rural challenges are distance, limited child-care and an improving (but still not adequate) female representation in aviation. Learning to fly is hard enough, but women in rural areas don't have the option of choice with the distance and may prefer a female instructor, who are few and far between. 
Girls and women in STEM

Why we should celebrate International Day of Girls and Women in Stem

On this specific day of acknowledgement, we celebrate females for their work in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic fields. February 11th marks this wonderful day for women all around the world. Let’s be sure to thank and support them for what they have contributed to society and the change they are making for generations to come.
Women mentoring women

Women mentoring women: the unsung benefits that could be helping you

The definition of mentor is “an experienced and trusted adviser”. In other words, it’s someone that can support you to get from where you are, to where you want to be. There are many benefits to finding the perfect mentor, and women mentoring women can be a very powerful alliance.
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How to diet and maintain healthy eating habits working a FIFO role – is it possible?

The word diet often gets a bad rap and the first things that come to mind is food restriction and lettuce leaves. The reality is that we all have control over how and what we eat, and have the responsibility to nurture our bodies in the way that is best for us. Mindful eating/dieting is a personal arrangement between you and the food you eat, so how can you stick to this when working away from home on a FIFO roster, when the meals are prepared for you? 
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Plus size workwear and fashion: women want gaps filled and a wider range of inclusive clothing

When Co Gear began as “She’s Empowered”, Kym O’Leary, knew she wanted to cater to women of all body shapes and sizes. This is why our sizes range from a petite 4 to a plus size 26 – contributing to a high quality, sustainable women’s workwear brand that’s made to last.