Editing Flamepunk:Social Order (section)

===Lower Class===

The guiding ethic among the laboring classes is "protection." Working in the searing heat, and in close proximity to molten metals and living flames, it is critical that clothing be made of materials that will not burn easily, but at the same time permit the body to cool itself.

Heavy canvas smocks, jackets, and gloves, often embedded with basic heat-wards, are common. Insulated boots with fire-resistant coatings cover thick leggings. Goggles and/or masks are used to withstand the glare. When not at work, much of this "working-class" garb is retained - the heavy shirts and leggings are common sights in the various pubs and taverns. This look is often adopted by flamepunks who seek ties with the downtrodden. 

Colors are often drab, at least with the protective gear, so many workers wear bold swatches of color to accentuate their appearance - sashes, scarves, or sleeves of bright colors.