Product Overview
The DX4 Hi-Vis Holster Pocket Shorts represent a significant evolution in warm-weather workwear, serving as a functional summer alternative to the popular DX442 trousers. Designed with an ergonomic focus, these shorts are engineered to facilitate unrestricted movement through the targeted placement of dynamic 4-way stretch fabrics. This is not merely about comfort; it is about ensuring that the garment moves with the wearer rather than against them, particularly during tasks that require significant agility.
Key Features
- Triple-Stitched Seams: Reinforced stitching throughout the garment ensures maximum durability, preventing premature failure at stress points during rigorous activity.
- High-Rise Back Waistband: The extended rear waistband, complemented by side elastication, ensures the shorts remain in place and provide consistent coverage regardless of your working position.
- Detachable Holster Pockets: These versatile pockets offer additional storage for tools and fixings, but can be removed when not required for a more streamlined profile.
- Multi-functional Zip Thigh Pockets: Secure storage for essential items, designed for accessibility while maintaining a professional appearance.
- Titanmill Plus Ripstop Contrast: Strategically placed ripstop fabric provides extra resistance to tears and abrasions in high-wear areas.
Design & Performance
Constructed primarily from Titanmill Pro Stretch—a blend of 92% polyester and 8% elastane—these shorts offer a superior range of motion. The inclusion of elastane allows for a sophisticated 4-way stretch, while the polyester base ensures the garment maintains its shape and colour through repeated use. For added resilience, the design incorporates Titanmill Plus Ripstop, a robust combination of 65% polyester and 35% cotton ripstop stretch fabric. This dual-fabric approach balances the need for flexibility with the requirement for a garment that can withstand the friction and snagging common in industrial environments.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The DX4 Hi-Vis Holster Shorts are well-suited for professional branding. For a traditional and highly durable finish, we recommend embroidery for company logos and individual names; this method provides a texture and depth that reinforces a professional corporate identity. Alternatively, for larger, more vibrant graphics or safety messaging, print customisation is an effective choice that maintains the integrity of the garment's hi-vis properties. Our in-house team in Telford has been perfecting these processes since 1976, ensuring that your branding is applied with technical precision.
Use Cases
These shorts are specifically designed for tradespeople operating in environments where high visibility is a safety requirement but high temperatures necessitate breathable, shorter legwear. They are an ideal choice for construction workers, tree surgeons, electricians, plumbers, and mechanics who require the utility of holster pockets without the weight of full-length trousers. They also meet the requirements for security personnel operating in external site environments.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage stretching back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in selecting and customising the highest quality garments for the UK workforce. Based in Telford, our expert team manages the entire process from initial consultation to final branding, ensuring that every piece of workwear meets our exacting standards for quality and performance.
Practical Advice
Given the inclusion of 4-way stretch fabrics and an elasticated waistband, these shorts offer a flexible fit. When selecting your size, consider the layering of undergarments and the weight of tools you intend to carry in the holster pockets. The high-rise back is particularly beneficial for those who find themselves frequently bending or crouching, as it maintains a professional look and prevents exposure.
Caring for your product
To maintain the technical performance and safety certification of this garment, specific care must be taken. We recommend a domestic wash at a maximum temperature of 40°C using a mild process. Exceeding this temperature can degrade the elastane fibres, leading to a loss of the garment's stretch and recovery properties.
Do not use bleach, as this will damage the high-visibility pigments and the structural integrity of the polyester fibres. These shorts should not be tumble dried; instead, they should be drip-line dried in the shade. Direct heat or sunlight can cause the hi-vis orange to fade prematurely and may warp the synthetic components of the fabric.
Ironing and dry cleaning must be avoided entirely to prevent heat damage to the technical fabrics and reflective elements. Finally, please note that this garment has a maximum limit of 25 washes. Beyond this point, the high-visibility performance may no longer meet the EN ISO 20471 Class 1 safety standard, and the garment should be replaced to ensure ongoing safety on site.
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