Product Overview
The Uneek Clothing UC808 Hi Vis Short Sleeve Polo Shirt is a high-performance garment designed for professionals who demand both safety and comfort. Engineered with 100% recycled polyester, this polo shirt offers an environmentally conscious solution for high-visibility requirements. The textured breathable fabric is specifically designed to manage moisture, making it an essential choice for demanding physical work in warm environments or high-traffic areas.
Key Features
- EN ISO 20471 Class 2 Approval: This certification ensures the garment meets the necessary standards for high visibility, providing safety in hazardous work environments.
- RIS-3279-TOM Issue 2 Compliance: Specifically the Orange variant meets the stringent requirements for the UK rail industry, ensuring personnel are visible and safe on or near the track.
- UPF 40+ Rated Fabric: The material is engineered to block 98% of harmful UV rays, offering significant skin protection for workers spending long hours outdoors.
- Moisture Wicking Properties: The breathable fabric draws moisture away from the body to the surface of the garment, ensuring the wearer remains cool, dry, and comfortable throughout the shift.
- Sustainable Construction: Made from 100% recycled polyester, this shirt helps businesses meet their sustainability goals without compromising on durability or performance.
Design & Performance
The UC808 is constructed from a lightweight, textured breathable fabric that prioritises airflow and temperature regulation. Its durability is reinforced by the inclusion of two 50mm wide retro-reflective strips stitched around the body and one over each shoulder in a 2 band and 2 brace configuration. This ensures maximum light return from all angles. The design is finished with a professional 3-button placket and a ribbed contrast collar featuring double fluorescent stripes, providing a structured look that holds its shape even after repeated wear.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
This polo shirt is an excellent candidate for customisation, allowing you to align your safety gear with your corporate identity. Embroidery is highly recommended for a professional and durable finish; it is ideal for company logos and individual names, providing a textured, high-quality look that lasts. For larger, more vibrant graphics or promotional messaging, our high-quality printing process is the preferred choice. Our expert team in Telford, established in 1976, handles all customisation in-house to ensure the integrity of the hi-vis strips is maintained while delivering a superior finish.
Use Cases
Due to its specific safety certifications, the UC808 is perfectly suited for the rail industry, construction sites, logistics, and roadside recovery. Its breathable nature makes it particularly effective for summer work or for those operating in high-heat industrial environments where maintaining a professional appearance and safety compliance is non-negotiable.
Why MyWorkwear
With a heritage dating back to 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing technically sound workwear solutions. Operating from our base in Telford, we combine traditional expertise with modern customisation techniques. We understand that your workwear needs to be as hardworking as you are, which is why we only supply garments that meet our rigorous standards for quality and safety.
Practical Advice
To ensure the best fit, we recommend checking your measurements against our sizing guide. This lightweight polo shirt functions best as a base layer in cooler conditions or as a standalone top in the heat. When layering, ensure that any outer garments also meet the required visibility standards for your specific site to maintain full safety compliance.
Caring for your product
Maintaining your high-visibility clothing is essential for ensuring it continues to meet safety standards and protects you effectively.
We recommend a domestic wash at 40°C. Washing at higher temperatures can damage the polyester fibres and the delicate structure of the reflective tape, which may reduce its luminosity over time. This garment is rated to maintain its performance for up to 25 washes; following these instructions ensures you reach that full lifespan.
Avoid the use of bleach or strong chemical detergents. These agents can strip the fluorescent dyes from the fabric, causing it to fade and eventually fail safety inspections. For the best results, air dry the garment. Using a tumble dryer can cause the stitched reflective strips to lose their adhesion or crack due to excessive heat exposure.
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