Product Overview
The PW3 Hi-Vis 1/4 Zip Sweatshirt is a technically advanced mid-layer designed for the modern professional who requires both visibility and physical flexibility. This garment bridges the gap between traditional safety wear and high-performance sportswear, offering a substantial feel that provides warmth without the bulk of a full jacket. Engineered with a focus on ergonomics, it serves as an essential component of a layered workwear system, particularly in environments where light conditions fluctuate and movement is constant.
Key Features
- Quarter-Zip Neckline: The 1/4 zip design allows for immediate manual climate control, enabling the wearer to vent heat during strenuous activity or seal in warmth when stationary.
- Raglan Sleeve Construction: By extending the sleeve in one piece fully to the collar, the garment removes seams from the top of the shoulder, reducing irritation and allowing for a significantly enhanced range of movement when reaching or lifting.
- High-Visibility Compliance: Certified to EN ISO 20471 Class 2, the sweatshirt features strategically placed reflective tape to ensure you remain visible and safe in high-traffic or low-light work zones.
- Advanced Stretch Fabric: The inclusion of elastane within the fabric blend ensures the garment moves with the body and retains its shape, even after rigorous daily use.
Design & Performance
The performance of the PW3 Sweatshirt is rooted in its material composition of 92% polyester and 8% elastane. This substantial, sturdy fabric offers a superior strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring durability in demanding industrial settings. The technical stretch of the fabric is particularly beneficial for tradespeople who operate in confined spaces or require high levels of upper-body mobility.
The Orange and Black contrast design is not merely aesthetic; the darker panels are strategically placed in areas most prone to soiling, helping the garment maintain a professional appearance for longer between washes. The smooth outer finish also makes it an excellent surface for custom branding, ensuring your company identity is presented clearly.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This sweatshirt is exceptionally well-suited for both print and embroidery, allowing for a versatile approach to corporate branding. For a sophisticated and permanent finish, we recommend embroidery for chest-positioned company logos or individual staff names. The sturdy nature of the fabric supports high-stitch-count designs without pulling or puckering.
If your branding requires larger, more vibrant graphics—such as back-prints for site identification—our high-quality printing process is the ideal solution. Based in Telford, our expert in-house team has been refining these customisation techniques since 1976, ensuring that every garment leaving our facility meets our rigorous quality standards.
Use Cases
This garment is designed for professionals across the construction, logistics, and engineering sectors. It is particularly effective for site managers and tradespeople who move between outdoor environments and vehicle cabs, where a full coat might be too cumbersome. It is also an excellent choice for warehouse staff operating in unheated environments where high visibility is a mandatory safety requirement.
Why MyWorkwear
Choosing MyWorkwear means partnering with a company that has nearly half a century of expertise in the garment decoration and safety industry. Established in 1976 and operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology. We understand that workwear is an investment in your team's safety and your brand's reputation, which is why we oversee every stage of the customisation process in-house.
Practical Advice
For the best results in varied weather conditions, we recommend wearing this sweatshirt over a moisture-wicking base layer. The 4XL sizing provides a generous fit, but the stretch properties of the fabric mean it will maintain a professional silhouette even when worn over several layers. If you are between sizes, the raglan sleeves provide a forgiving fit around the shoulders.
Caring for your product
To maintain the structural integrity and the high-visibility performance of this garment, it is essential to follow the care instructions precisely. Maintaining the technical fibres ensures the sweatshirt continues to provide the same level of protection and comfort throughout its service life.
We recommend a domestic wash at a maximum temperature of 40°C using a mild process. Higher temperatures can damage the elastane fibres, causing the garment to lose its shape and reducing the effectiveness of the reflective tape. This garment is rated for a maximum of 25 washes to remain compliant with safety standards.
Do not use bleach, as this will destroy the high-visibility pigments and weaken the polyester fibres. After washing, the garment should be line dried. Do not tumble dry, as the intense heat can cause shrinkage and may cause the reflective elements to peel or crack.
Finally, do not iron this sweatshirt. The synthetic materials and reflective tape are heat-sensitive; direct contact with an iron will cause permanent damage. The fabric is naturally crease-resistant, so line drying should be sufficient to maintain a neat appearance.
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