Product Overview
The ES1 Essential Hi-Vis Band and Brace Vest is a fundamental component of any professional safety uniform. Engineered for maximum visibility, this vest features a classic reflective tape configuration that ensures the wearer is easily identified in low-light environments or high-traffic work zones. It is a straightforward, dependable garment designed to provide essential safety compliance without compromising on comfort or ease of use.
Key Features
- The classic band and brace reflective tape configuration provides high visibility from multiple angles, which is critical for safety on busy sites.
- Constructed from 100% polyester warp knit, the vest is exceptionally lightweight, allowing it to be worn comfortably over existing workwear for extended periods.
- The vibrant orange colour is designed for high impact, ensuring you remain conspicuous against various industrial backgrounds.
- A generous fit allows for easy layering, making it a versatile option for use in both summer and winter conditions.
Design & Performance
The design of this vest focuses on durability and functional performance. The 100% polyester warp knit fabric is chosen for its resilience; it is a sturdy material that maintains its shape and stands up to the daily demands of a manual working environment. Despite its robust nature, the fabric remains breathable, preventing the wearer from overheating when active. The reflective tape is securely applied to withstand the movement associated with physical labour, ensuring that the safety features of the garment remain intact over time.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This hi-vis vest is an excellent candidate for customisation, allowing you to maintain safety standards while promoting your brand. Embroidery is a superior choice for adding company logos or staff names to the chest, providing a professional and permanent finish. For those requiring larger, more prominent branding on the back, our high-quality printing process ensures that designs are bold and clear. All customisation is performed by our expert in-house team in Telford, who have been perfecting these techniques since 1976.
Use Cases
This garment is specifically suited for professionals working in construction, electrical engineering, plumbing, and mechanical trades. It is also an ideal solution for security personnel, warehouse staff, and site visitors who require immediate identification for safety protocols. Its lightweight nature makes it particularly useful for those who need to move between indoor and outdoor environments frequently.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing technical clothing solutions to British industry. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine traditional expertise with modern techniques to ensure every garment meets our exacting standards. When you choose MyWorkwear, you are benefiting from the knowledge of a team that understands the importance of reliability and professional appearance in the workplace.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, we recommend considering what you will be wearing beneath the vest. If you intend to wear this over a heavy winter jacket, you may find that opting for a larger size provides a more comfortable fit and ensures the reflective bands are not obscured. For use over standard shirts or lightweight sweatshirts, your usual size should be appropriate. Ensuring a correct fit is vital for both comfort and the effectiveness of the high-visibility features.
Caring for your product
To ensure this vest continues to meet safety standards and maintains its professional appearance, proper care is essential. Following these instructions will help preserve the integrity of the high-visibility materials and any custom branding.
We recommend a mild machine wash at a maximum temperature of 40°C. Using a gentle cycle helps to protect the reflective tape from excessive abrasion, which can reduce its luminosity over time.
Do not use bleach or harsh chemical detergents. These substances will degrade the polyester fibres and dull the fluorescent orange colour, directly impacting the garment's safety performance. Similarly, the vest should not be dry cleaned.
This garment must be line dried only. Do not tumble dry, as the high heat used in drying machines can cause the reflective bands to crack or peel away from the fabric. Furthermore, do not iron the vest; the heat from an iron will melt the synthetic warp knit fabric and destroy the reflective surface.
Please be aware that this garment has a maximum life cycle of 50 washes. Once this limit is reached, the reflective and fluorescent properties may no longer provide the necessary level of protection, and the garment should be replaced to ensure continued compliance with safety regulations.
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