The Story Behind the Original Clipit Suit
- Feb 19, 2019
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 28
If you've ever groomed a dog or clipped a horse, you'll know there's one problem every groomer faces: hair gets everywhere.
Coat clippings work their way into your clothing, stick to your skin and can feel like tiny splinters. By the end of a busy day, many groomers are left itchy, uncomfortable and covered in hair.
Finding the right dog grooming clothing wasn't always easy.
Grooming Workwear Wasn't Designed for Groomers
Before the Clipit Suit, professional groomers had very few options.
Many relied on heavy boiler suits or agricultural overalls made from poly-cotton fabrics. Although durable, they were hot, bulky and attracted clipped hair, making them uncomfortable to wear during long grooming sessions.
Disposable painter's suits offered another alternative, but they tore easily, weren't breathable and still allowed sharp clipped hairs to penetrate the material.
Neither option truly solved the problem.
The Birth of the Clipit Suit
Having spent decades working in the grooming industry and clipping her own horses, Clipit founder Paula Bryan believed there had to be a better solution.
Rather than accepting uncomfortable workwear, she designed a garment specifically for professional groomers.
The result was the Clipit Suit — one of the first purpose-designed pieces of dog grooming apparel created to provide full-body hair protection while remaining lightweight, comfortable and practical enough to wear all day.
The concept was simple:
Finish grooming, remove the suit, and carry on with the rest of your day without taking the hair with you.
Designed for Busy Dog Groomers
Every detail of the Clipit Suit was created with working groomers in mind.
Features include:
Hair-resistant technical fabric that helps prevent clipped hair from sticking.
High neckline to reduce loose hair falling inside the suit.
Long elasticated sleeves for additional arm protection.
Full-length leg zips, making it easy to remove the suit without taking off your boots.
Covered front zip for durability and comfort.
Spacious pockets for scissors, treats, phones and everyday essentials.
Wide elastic waistband that keeps the suit comfortable while bending, lifting and grooming.
Whether you're clipping large breeds, hand drying, bathing or grooming horses, the Clipit Suit is designed to move with you throughout the day.
Lightweight, Breathable and Built for Every Season
Unlike traditional boiler suits, the Clipit Suit is lightweight and breathable.
Wear extra layers underneath during winter, or wear it comfortably over lightweight clothing in the warmer months. The fabric is designed for all-day comfort without compromising on protection.
After work, simply machine wash at 30°C and it's ready for your next grooming day.
More Than a Grooming Suit
Today, the Clipit Suit® is trusted by professional dog groomers, grooming students, mobile groomers, veterinary teams and horse grooms throughout the UK and beyond.
As the original innovation created by Clipit founder Paula Bryan, the Clipit Suit® is a registered UK trademark, protecting both the name and the brand behind the product. It represents Clipit's commitment to developing original solutions for professional groomers rather than simply following industry trends.
The Clipit Suit continues to help grooming professionals stay cleaner, more comfortable and focused on delivering exceptional results throughout the working day.
If you're looking for professional dog grooming clothing, hair-resistant grooming workwear, or a dog grooming suit designed by someone who truly understands the industry, the Clipit Suit® continues to set the standard.
For more information on the Clipit suit, please watch this video.
The Clipit Suit® is a registered UK trademark and an original Clipit innovation, developed specifically for professional dog groomers and horse grooms seeking comfortable, hair-resistant workwear.
A Decade of Protecting Groomers
What started as one groomer's determination to solve a daily problem has become one of the industry's most recognisable pieces of professional dog grooming clothing.
In 2025, the Clipit Suit™ celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of helping thousands of dog groomers, horse grooms and veterinary professionals stay cleaner, more comfortable and better protected at work.
To celebrate this milestone, we looked back at the journey of the original Clipit Suit™, how it was developed, and how it has continued to evolve over the last ten years. Read our article, "Clipit™ Suit Turns 10 Years Old," to discover the story behind one of Clipit's most iconic innovations.
As the original innovation created by Paula Bryan, the Clipit Suit™ is a registered UK trademark, protecting both the name and the brand behind the product. It reflects Clipit's commitment to designing innovative grooming products that genuinely improve the lives of professional groomers.
If you're looking for professional dog grooming clothing, hair-resistant grooming workwear, or a dog grooming suit designed by someone who understands the demands of the grooming salon, the Clipit Suit™ continues to set the standard.
