Product Overview
The DX4 Hi-Vis Class 1 T-Shirt is a well-engineered garment designed for professionals who require visibility without sacrificing comfort or range of motion. Engineered with a modern active fit, this short-sleeved t-shirt utilizes premium cooling fabric technology to ensure the wearer remains dry and focused throughout the working day. The high-contrast Orange and Black styling provides a professional appearance while maintaining the safety requirements of EN ISO 20471 Class 1.
Key Features
Premium Cooling Fabric: The material is specifically designed to manage moisture, wicking sweat away from the skin to keep you cool and dry in demanding conditions.
Hivistex Pro Reflective Tape: This lightweight and flexible tape is heat-applied and segmented, ensuring that visibility does not come at the expense of fabric stretch or breathability.
Active Fit: The design follows the contours of the body more closely than traditional workwear, reducing snagging risks and providing a contemporary look.
EN ISO 20471 Class 1: Certified to provide essential visibility, making it suitable for environments where safety standards are a priority.
Design & Performance
The performance of the DX434 lies in its fabric choice and construction. By using a lightweight cooling fabric, the t-shirt addresses the common issue of overheating in hi-vis gear. The inclusion of the Hivistex Pro tape is a significant technical advantage; because it is segmented rather than a solid band, it allows the garment to flex and move with the wearer. This mobility is essential for tradespeople engaged in active manual labour. The high-contrast black panels are strategically placed to mask dirt in high-contact areas, ensuring the garment looks cleaner for longer.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The DX434 is highly suitable for both print and embroidery, allowing you to align your safety gear with your corporate identity. Embroidery is an excellent choice for adding company logos or staff names to the chest, providing a permanent and sophisticated finish that withstands regular laundering.
For larger branding, such as back logos, print is often the preferred method as it maintains the lightweight feel of the fabric. All customisation is handled in-house by our expert team in Telford, drawing on our heritage in the industry since 1976 to ensure every logo is applied with precision.
Use Cases
This T-shirt is an essential piece of equipment for professionals working in transport, logistics, and maintenance sectors where Class 1 visibility is required. It is particularly effective for outdoor summer work or high-activity indoor roles where temperature regulation is a primary concern. The active fit also makes it a popular choice for site supervisors and management who need to remain visible while maintaining a sharp, professional appearance.
Why MyWorkwear
With a history dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has spent decades perfecting the art of durable, professional branding. Based in Telford, our team combines technical expertise with state-of-the-art machinery to deliver workwear that performs as hard as you do. We understand the requirements of the UK workforce and pride ourselves on delivering quality that lasts.
Practical Advice
As this garment features an active fit, it is designed to sit closer to the body than a standard-cut t-shirt. If you prefer a looser feel or intend to layer it over a base layer during transitional seasons, you may wish to consider your sizing carefully. The lightweight nature of the fabric makes it an ideal technical base layer under hi-vis jackets or fleeces when the weather turns colder.
Caring for your product
Maintaining the performance of your hi-vis garments is essential for ensuring ongoing safety and compliance with EN ISO 20471 standards. Regular cleaning is necessary to ensure the fluorescent pigments and reflective tapes are not obscured by dirt or grease.
When washing, always adhere to the manufacturer's temperature instructions. Overheating the garment can damage the heat-applied reflective segments, potentially causing them to crack or lose their luminosity over time.
Avoid the use of bleach or strong biological detergents. These chemicals can break down the specialised dyes used for high-visibility orange, which will eventually lead to the garment failing to meet safety certifications.
Air drying is recommended to preserve the integrity of the fabric and the Hivistex Pro tape. Tumble drying on high heat settings can cause the synthetic fibres to shrink and may degrade the adhesive backing of the reflective elements.
If you must iron the garment, ensure you do not apply heat directly to the reflective tape. Direct contact with an iron will melt the segmented tape, causing irreparable damage to the safety features of the t-shirt.
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