Portwest Reversible Hi-Vis Beanie Hat

Product Overview

The Reversible Hi-Vis Beanie Hat is a versatile and essential accessory designed for those who require both high-visibility safety and a more understated appearance within a single garment. Engineered for the demanding conditions of outdoor work, this beanie offers a practical solution for shifting between secure site environments and public-facing roles. One side features a vibrant neon orange for maximum visibility, while the reverse presents a classic black, allowing the wearer to adapt their look in seconds without sacrificing warmth.

Key Features

• Reversible Design: The dual-sided construction offers two distinct looks—a neon side for safety and a solid black side for a more traditional professional appearance.
• Snug Fit Construction: Designed to fit closely to the head, this hat ensures heat retention and prevents wind chill from reaching the ears during outdoor tasks.
• High-Performance Fabric: Crafted from 100% polyester fleece, the material provides excellent thermal insulation while remaining comfortable against the skin.
• All-Weather Protection: As part of a specialized range, it is built to withstand the elements, ensuring you remain warm throughout the working day.

Design & Performance

Constructed from a medium-weight polyester fleece, this beanie hat is built for durability and thermal efficiency. The synthetic fibres are naturally hydrophobic, meaning the fabric does not retain moisture like cotton, keeping you drier and warmer in damp conditions. The fabric weight is substantial enough to provide a barrier against biting winds while remaining breathable enough to prevent overheating during physical exertion.

The fit is specifically tailored to be secure; a loose hat is a liability on a busy site. By ensuring a snug profile, the beanie can also be comfortably worn under certain types of safety helmets or hoods, providing an extra layer of insulation without adding unnecessary bulk.

Customisation: Print & Embroidery

This beanie is an excellent candidate for branding. For a truly professional and long-lasting finish, we recommend embroidery. Our Telford-based team uses high-quality threads to ensure your company logo or staff names stand up to the rigours of daily wear and repeated washing. Embroidery provides a textured, premium feel that elevates the garment from a simple accessory to a part of a professional uniform.

If you require larger, bolder designs, the fleece fabric also accepts high-quality printing. All customisation is handled in-house by the MyWorkwear team, leveraging nearly five decades of expertise to ensure your branding is executed with precision. Whether you choose to brand the hi-vis side, the black side, or both, we ensure the finish is as durable as the hat itself.

Use Cases

This headwear is ideal for tradespeople working in construction, road maintenance, or logistics where high-visibility clothing is a mandatory safety requirement. It is equally useful for site managers who may need to switch between a visible presence on-site and more discreet meetings off-site. Outside of the workplace, the reversible nature makes it a practical choice for evening commuting or weekend outdoor activities.

Why MyWorkwear

MyWorkwear has been a cornerstone of the UK workwear industry since 1976. Operating from our facility in Telford, we combine decades of heritage with modern customisation techniques. We understand that your workwear is more than just clothing; it is a tool that represents your business and keeps your team safe. When you choose us, you are benefiting from nearly fifty years of technical expertise and a commitment to quality that is second to none.

Practical Advice

As this is a snug-fitting beanie, it is designed to be one-size-fits-most. If you frequently work in extreme sub-zero temperatures, this medium-weight fleece can be easily layered under the hood of a waterproof jacket or a hard hat. To maintain the elasticity of the fit, avoid stretching the hat over large objects when wet.

Caring for your product

To maintain the performance and longevity of your beanie, we recommend a maximum wash temperature of 30°C using a mild process. Washing at higher temperatures can damage the polyester fibres and may cause the neon orange side to lose its vibrancy, which is critical for safety visibility.

Do not use bleach, as this will degrade the synthetic fabric and lead to discolouration. To preserve the soft texture of the fleece, the hat should be line dried rather than tumble dried. Tumble drying can cause the fleece to 'pill' or bobble, and the high heat can shrink the garment, compromising the snug fit.

Finally, do not iron or dry clean this item. The heat from an iron can melt the polyester fibres, and the chemicals used in dry cleaning are unnecessary for this type of synthetic fleece. Following these steps ensures your custom branding and the hat's thermal properties remain intact for years to come.