Regatta High Visibility Hi-Vis X-Pro Hoodie (Class 2)

Product Overview

The Regatta High Visibility Hi-Vis X-Pro Hoodie (Class 2) represents a sophisticated advancement in safety workwear. Engineered for professionals who require high-visibility protection without sacrificing the comfort of a standard sweatshirt, this hoodie is crafted from a substantial, heavyweight brushed-back polyester. It meets rigorous EN ISO 20471:2013 +A1:2016 Class 2 safety standards, ensuring you remain conspicuous on-site while benefiting from a modern, ergonomic fit. This garment is particularly notable for its use of recycled materials, aligning professional safety requirements with conscious manufacturing practices.

Key Features

• Certified EN ISO 20471:2013 +A1:2016 Class 2 compliance, providing an essential level of visibility for hazardous work environments.
• Segmented heat-applied reflective tape allows for greater garment flexibility and wearer comfort compared to traditional solid tapes.
• Innovative ID reflection angled chevrons enable colleagues to instantly identify the direction you are facing in low-light conditions, an often overlooked but critical safety feature.
• Built-in UPF 40+ protection safeguards your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays during extended outdoor shifts.
• A functional kangaroo pocket to the front provides a convenient space for warming hands or storing small essential tools.
• Recycled fabric content makes this a responsible choice for businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact.

Design & Performance

The performance of this hoodie is centred around its heavyweight, soft-touch fabric. The 100% polyester material features a brushed-back interior that provides exceptional thermal insulation, making it an ideal choice for cooler mornings and transitioning seasons. The fabric is specifically chosen for its durability and resistance to the rigours of manual labour.

Design details such as the grown-on hood with adjusters allow for a tailored fit around the head, preventing the hood from obscuring vision when in use. Ribbed cuffs and collar ensure the garment maintains its shape over time and prevents cold draughts from entering the sleeves. The cut-away inner label adds to the comfort, removing the irritation often caused by traditional tags.

Customisation: Print & Embroidery

This hoodie is an excellent canvas for both print and embroidery, allowing you to project a professional corporate identity. Our in-house team in Telford, with expertise dating back to 1976, handles all customisation to ensure a superior finish.

Embroidery is highly recommended for company logos or staff names on the chest area. It provides a textured, professional finish that withstands repeated laundering and maintains a crisp appearance. For larger, more striking branding on the back of the hoodie, our printing services offer a vibrant and bold result that ensures your business name is seen from a distance. The heat-applied reflective tape on the garment is positioned to allow ample space for your custom designs without compromising safety regulations.

Use Cases

This Class 2 hoodie is designed for personnel working in sectors such as construction, road maintenance, and warehouse logistics where visibility is paramount. It is equally suited for site managers who need to move between office and site environments and require a garment that looks professional yet provides functional protection. It serves as an excellent outer layer in mild weather or a substantial mid-layer under a waterproof jacket in harsher conditions.

Why MyWorkwear

With a heritage established in 1976, MyWorkwear has spent nearly half a century perfecting the art of professional clothing. Operating from our technical hub in Telford, we combine decades of industry knowledge with modern customisation techniques. When you choose us, you are benefiting from British expertise and a commitment to quality that has supported UK businesses for generations.

Practical Advice

To ensure the best fit, we recommend measuring your chest and referring to our sizing guide. This hoodie is designed with a standard fit; however, if you intend to wear multiple layers underneath, you might consider opting for a size up for increased mobility. The grown-on hood adjusters should be used to secure the hood in windy conditions to maintain clear peripheral vision.

Caring for your product

To maintain the integrity of the high-visibility properties and the quality of your custom branding, we recommend a mild wash with a low spin cycle. High-speed spinning can cause unnecessary stress on the heat-applied reflective tapes and the fabric fibres.

Avoid the use of bleach, as this will degrade the polyester fibres and diminish the fluorescent colour, compromising the garment's safety certification. Similarly, do not tumble dry or iron this hoodie; high heat can damage the reflective segments and any printed logos. We recommend washing the garment inside out and closing all fasteners to protect the outer surface from abrasion during the wash cycle.

Always wash dark colours separately to prevent dye transfer and ensure the garment is completely dry before storage. Storing the hoodie while damp can lead to mildew, and it should be kept away from direct sunlight when not in use to prevent the high-visibility pigments from fading over time.