Product Overview
The Regatta High Visibility Hi-vis Pro contract t-shirt is a technically proficient garment designed for those who require both high-level safety certification and thermal comfort during physically demanding shifts. This lightweight t-shirt is engineered from a soft-touch micro mesh fabric that prioritises moisture management, ensuring the wearer remains dry and focused. With its professional appearance and high-visibility credentials, it serves as an essential component of a modern workwear uniform, offering a blend of recycled materials and high-performance features.
Key Features
- Certified Safety Standards: Complies with EN ISO 20471:2013 A1:2016 Class 2, providing essential visibility for safety in high-traffic or hazardous work environments.
- Rail Industry Compliance: The orange colourway conforms to RIS-3279-TOM standards, making it suitable for UK rail infrastructure projects.
- Sun Protection: The fabric provides UPF 40+ protection, shielding workers from harmful UV rays during outdoor assignments.
- Innovative Reflective Detail: A strategic gap in the reflective tape at the side seams improves fabric stretch and wearer comfort, preventing the restrictive feel often associated with continuous tape.
- Advanced Wicking Performance: The micro mesh construction actively pulls moisture away from the skin, facilitating rapid evaporation and temperature regulation.
Design & Performance
Constructed from 100% polyester micro mesh, this t-shirt is specifically designed for durability and breathability. The fabric choice is deliberate; polyester provides the necessary resilience for daily industrial wear, while the micro mesh structure allows for superior airflow. This lightweight fabric ensures that the garment does not become heavy or cumbersome when damp, a critical factor for productivity in warmer conditions.
The inclusion of recycled content reflects a commitment to more sustainable manufacturing processes without compromising the structural integrity of the garment. Details such as the side vent and the ribbed collar are included to enhance the fit and ensure the t-shirt retains its shape after repeated wear and laundering.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The Hi-vis Pro contract t-shirt is well-suited for both print and embroidery, allowing businesses to maintain a unified and professional appearance. For those seeking a traditional, high-quality finish, embroidery is the preferred method for company logos and staff names, providing a durable and textured result that withstands frequent washing.
Alternatively, garment printing is an excellent choice for larger, high-impact branding or promotional messaging across the back. Our expert in-house team at MyWorkwear, based in Telford, has been perfecting these customisation techniques since 1976. We ensure that every application is handled with precision, maintaining the integrity of the high-visibility strips while making your brand stand out.
Use Cases
This t-shirt is an ideal choice for various sectors, including construction, logistics, and site management. Its lightweight nature makes it particularly effective for outdoor summer work or as a breathable base layer in colder months. The orange variant is specifically required for those working on or near the UK rail network, while the yellow option is a standard requirement for most industrial sites.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing dependable workwear solutions to businesses across the UK. Based in Telford, we manage the entire customisation process in-house, ensuring that every garment meets our rigorous quality control standards. Our expertise means we understand the technical requirements of your industry, from safety certifications to the best branding methods for specific fabrics.
Practical Advice
The RG475 is designed with a standard fit to accommodate a wide range of body types, with sizes reaching up to 4XL. For those working in variable temperatures, we recommend using this t-shirt as a base layer beneath a high-visibility fleece or jacket. The moisture-wicking properties will ensure you stay dry even when layered, preventing the 'chill' that occurs when sweat sits against the skin.
Caring for your product
To ensure your high-visibility t-shirt maintains its reflective properties and structural integrity, we recommend a mild wash with a low spin cycle. High-speed spinning can cause unnecessary wear on the reflective heat-transfer tapes, potentially reducing their effectiveness over time.
Do not use bleach on this garment. Chlorine and other bleaching agents will degrade the polyester fibres and dull the fluorescent pigments required for safety certification. Similarly, do not dry clean the item, as the chemicals used can damage the specialised finishes of the fabric.
Avoid the use of a tumble dryer; instead, allow the t-shirt to air dry. High heat from a dryer can cause the reflective strips to peel or crack and may lead to unwanted shrinkage of the polyester mesh. For the same reason, this garment should not be ironed, as direct heat will melt the fabric and the reflective elements.
For the best results, wash the garment inside out and alongside similar dark colours. Ensure the t-shirt is completely dry before storage, and keep it away from direct sunlight when not in use to prevent the fluorescent dyes from fading, which would compromise the garment's safety rating.
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