Best gift for an ironworker dad: the Dad Est. Hat, $39, with his kids' names embroidered on the back. He wears a hard hat all day. This is the one he wears after. Six more picks run $12 to $36. Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
Not safety gear. None of this is rated work equipment. It is what he wears and uses after the shift.
1. Dad Est. Hat, $39 (start here)
2. Hard to Kill Tumbler, $36
20 oz stainless steel with a lid and a metal straw. Full wrap print: HARD TO KILL. EASY TO HUG. Made for a truck cup holder. Hand wash only. See the tumbler.
3. Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug. tee, $32
The same line on a cotton tee. Black or Bone, S to 3XL, unisex fit. Distressed print, water-based ink. See the tee. More tees: tough dad shirts.
4. Dad Code tee, $32
The rules he already lives by, printed on the back of a black tee. The front stays clean. Unisex fit, true to size. See the Dad Code tee.
5. 0300 Coffee Camp Mug, $26
12 oz white enamel camp mug. "0300 coffee. Don't talk to me." Built for the truck and the job site. Hand wash only. The enamel may stain with coffee. Call it character. See the mug.
6. Engraved Dog Tag Keychain, $24
A stainless steel tag with the kids' names on his keys. Check the spelling, because we engrave what you type. Made to order, ships in about 8 to 14 business days. See the keychain.
7. Chevron Mark Patch, $12
A 3 inch embroidered patch on black twill. Iron-on, sew-on or safety pin. The cheap add-on that still counts as a gift. See the patch.
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Questions
What is a good gift for an ironworker dad?
Something for after the shift, not more gear. The Dad Est. Hat at $39 puts his kids' names on the back of a cap he will actually wear. A tumbler or a tee covers the rest of the list.
Is any of this safety gear?
No. These are everyday items: a hat, tees, a tumbler, a mug, a keychain and a patch. None of it is rated work equipment.
When do I need to order for Christmas?
Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
