Product Overview
The Tee Jays Lightweight Performance Softshell represents a modern approach to professional outerwear, blending technical functionality with a strong commitment to sustainability. Designed with a slightly shaped fit, this jacket offers a contemporary silhouette that maintains a professional appearance without sacrificing range of motion. Constructed from certified recycled polyester, it is an ideal choice for businesses looking to align their corporate image with environmental responsibility.
Key Features
- Certified Recycled Polyester: The use of recycled materials ensures a reduced environmental footprint while maintaining the high-performance standards expected of premium outerwear.
- SBS Zippers: High-quality SBS zippers are utilized for their smooth operation and long-term reliability, ensuring the garment remains functional through rigorous daily use.
- Bonded Waterproof Sleeve Pocket: The laminated sleeve pocket provides a secure, weather-resistant space for essential items, utilizing advanced bonding technology rather than traditional stitching to enhance water resistance.
- Adjustable Hem: The inclusion of an adjustable hem allows the wearer to customise the fit, helping to trap heat and provide a more tailored look.
- Elastic Cuffs: Integrated elastic cuffs ensure a snug fit around the wrists, preventing draughts and keeping the sleeves securely in place during manual tasks.
Design & Performance
This softshell is engineered from a medium-weight fabric blend of 95% recycled polyester and 5% spandex. The addition of spandex provides a necessary degree of stretch, allowing the garment to move with the wearer—a critical feature for active professionals. The fabric is specifically chosen for its balance of weather protection and breathability, making it suitable for transitional seasons or high-activity roles where temperature regulation is paramount.
The technical construction is complemented by its Amfori BSCI and Oeko-Tex Standard 100 accreditations, ensuring that the garment has been produced under fair working conditions and is free from harmful substances. The 'sewn tag' design further emphasizes the premium feel of the Tee Jays corporate collection.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The smooth surface of the recycled polyester makes this jacket an excellent canvas for customisation. For companies seeking a traditional and highly durable finish, embroidery is recommended for chest logos or staff names. This method provides a textured, high-end appearance that withstands frequent laundering.
Alternatively, the technical fabric is well-suited for high-definition print, which is ideal for larger branding on the reverse or bold graphics. At MyWorkwear, our Telford-based team has been perfecting these techniques since 1976, ensuring that your branding is applied with precision and care to maintain the professional integrity of the garment.
Use Cases
Given its streamlined design and technical features, this softshell is particularly well-suited for corporate uniforms, site management, and client-facing roles in the construction or engineering sectors. Its lightweight nature also makes it a popular choice for delivery drivers or event staff who require protection from the elements without the bulk of a heavy winter coat.
Why MyWorkwear
Choosing MyWorkwear means partnering with a company that understands the demands of the UK workforce. Established in 1976, we bring decades of expertise to every garment we customise. From our facility in Telford, we manage the entire branding process in-house, ensuring that every jacket leaving our doors meets our rigorous standards for quality and durability.
Practical Advice
This jacket features a shaped fit; if you intend to wear heavy layers or thick knitwear underneath, you may wish to consider sizing up. The extensive size range from Small to 5XL ensures a professional fit for your entire team. For those working in varied conditions, this softshell serves as an excellent outer layer over a technical polo or sweatshirt.
Caring for your product
To ensure your jacket continues to perform at its best and your customisation remains intact, proper maintenance is essential. We recommend a machine wash at 30°C. Using a cooler wash cycle helps preserve the integrity of the recycled fibres and maintains the elasticity provided by the spandex content.
It is vital to wash the garment separately to prevent dye transfer from other clothes. Furthermore, you must close all SBS zippers before placing the jacket in the machine; this prevents the zip teeth from snagging the softshell fabric or damaging your embroidery.
Avoid tumble drying at all costs. The high heat of a dryer can compromise the adhesives used in the bonded waterproof sleeve pocket and may cause the fabric to lose its shape. Finally, do not soak the garment, as prolonged exposure to standing water can weaken the technical laminations and affect the vibrancy of your printed branding.
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