Product Overview
The RT22 Hi-Vis Polo Shirt is a professionally engineered garment designed specifically for demanding physical work in warm weather conditions. Constructed from a high-performance polyester bird eye knit, this short-sleeved polo provides essential breathability while maintaining the high-visibility standards required for hazardous environments. The inclusion of a stylish contrasting grey collar is a thoughtful design choice, ensuring that dirt and stains accumulated during a busy shift are less noticeable, keeping the wearer looking professional for longer.
Key Features
- HiVisTex Reflective Tape: Strategic placement of premium reflective tape ensures you remain visible and safe in low-light conditions or high-traffic areas.
- Bird Eye Knit Construction: The specialized knit pattern facilitates superior airflow and moisture management, keeping you cool during intensive tasks.
- Contrast Grey Collar: This feature helps to mask the inevitable grime of a worksite, extending the time between washes and maintaining a smarter appearance.
- Generous 4XL Sizing: This specific item provides a comfortable, non-restrictive fit for larger frames, ensuring safety equipment is accessible to all team members.
Design & Performance
The performance of the RT22 lies in its 100% polyester bird eye knit fabric. This lightweight material is chosen for its ability to wick moisture away from the skin, a vital feature for outdoor workers during the British summer. Unlike standard cotton polos, this technical fabric does not hold onto sweat, preventing the garment from becoming heavy or uncomfortable. The fabric is resilient enough to withstand the rigours of daily wear while remaining soft against the skin.
The HiVisTex reflective tape is applied with precision to ensure it doesn't restrict the natural movement of the fabric. This ensures that while you are protected by high-visibility standards, your range of motion remains entirely unhindered, whether you are climbing scaffolding or operating machinery.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The RT22 is an excellent candidate for both print and embroidery, allowing you to align your safety gear with your corporate identity. Embroidery is the preferred choice for a professional finish on the chest, perfect for company logos or staff names that need to withstand frequent laundering. The dense bird eye knit provides a stable base for high-quality stitching.
For larger branding, such as back logos or promotional text, heat-applied printing is a superb option. It allows for bold, sharp designs that remain visible even at a distance. All customisation is handled in-house at our Telford facility, where our team has been perfecting workwear branding since 1976.
Use Cases
This polo shirt is ideal for a wide range of industries including construction, roadworks, logistics, and site management. It is particularly suited for those working outdoors during the summer months or in indoor environments where heat build-up is a concern. The orange high-visibility colour ensures compliance with safety protocols while the polo format offers a smarter alternative to a standard t-shirt.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage stretching back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing technical garments that work as hard as you do. Based in Telford, we pride ourselves on our deep understanding of the UK workwear market. We don't just supply clothing; we provide durable, expertly branded solutions that help British businesses stay safe and look professional.
Practical Advice
This is a lightweight garment designed for direct skin contact or as a base layer. For those working in fluctuating temperatures, it layers comfortably under a high-visibility sweatshirt or jacket. When choosing your size, remember that a slightly looser fit can aid airflow in hot weather, though the 4XL cut is already designed for a comfortable, practical fit.
Caring for your product
To maintain the high-visibility properties and the integrity of the reflective tape, this garment must be laundered with care. We recommend a domestic wash at a maximum of 40°C using a mild process. Exceeding this temperature can damage the technical fibres and reduce the effectiveness of the reflective elements.
Do not use bleach on this garment, as it will destroy the high-visibility dye and weaken the polyester fabric. It should be line dried only; using a tumble dryer can cause the reflective tape to crack or peel over time. To preserve the shape and the branding, do not iron or dry clean this polo. Please note that the garment is rated for a maximum of 50 washes to ensure it continues to meet safety visibility standards.
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