Product Overview
The Yoko Hi-vis short sleeve t-shirt (HVJ410) is a practical and essential garment for professionals who require high-visibility protection without the bulk of a traditional jacket or heavy sweatshirt. Combining the casual comfort of a standard t-shirt with the rigorous safety standards required for high-risk environments, this garment ensures that the wearer remains visible and safe throughout the working day. Constructed from a soft-feel polyester fabric, it offers a functional alternative for warmer weather or indoor site work where movement and breathability are paramount.
Key Features
- Safety Certified: This t-shirt conforms to EN ISO20471:2013 Class 2, providing a certified level of visibility that is essential for many commercial and construction sites.
- Enhanced Visibility for Rail: The orange variant also meets the RIS-3279-TOM standard, making it suitable for use within the UK railway industry.
- High-Visibility Reflective Tape: Features 5cm width reflective tapes positioned around the body and over each shoulder, ensuring visibility from all angles in low-light conditions.
- Comfortable Fabric Construction: The soft-feel polyester fabric is designed for extended wear, reducing irritation and providing a more pleasant experience during long shifts.
- Durable Finishes: Rib-knitted collar and cuffs in a matching colour help the garment maintain its shape and professional appearance over time.
- Extensive Size Range: Available from Small to 6XL, ensuring that all team members can be equipped with correctly fitting safety wear.
Design & Performance
Engineered with the daily demands of the workforce in mind, this t-shirt is made from a midweight 100% polyester fabric. This material choice is deliberate; polyester is known for its durability and its ability to wick moisture away from the skin, which is vital when working in active roles. Unlike traditional cotton, this synthetic fabric retains its colour and shape more effectively after repeated laundering.
The design includes two horizontal bands of reflective tape and 'braces' over the shoulders. This specific configuration ensures the wearer is identifiable as a human form, which is a key requirement of modern safety standards. The rib-knitted collar and cuffs are not merely aesthetic; they provide a structured fit that prevents the garment from sagging or losing its silhouette after frequent use.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
Adding your company branding to the Yoko Hi-vis t-shirt is a straightforward process handled by our expert in-house team in Telford. This garment is well-suited to both print and embroidery, allowing you to choose the finish that best suits your brand identity.
Embroidery is highly recommended for creating a sophisticated and professional appearance, particularly for chest-positioned company logos or individual names. The dense stitching provides a premium look that withstands the rigours of industrial work. Alternatively, print is an excellent choice for larger designs on the back of the shirt, offering bold visibility and clarity for more complex logos or safety text. At MyWorkwear, we have been perfecting these techniques since 1976, ensuring your branding is applied with precision and longevity in mind.
Use Cases
This hi-vis t-shirt is ideal for a variety of sectors, including construction, logistics, and warehousing. It is particularly useful for site managers, delivery drivers, and general contractors who need to transition between indoor and outdoor environments. The orange version is specifically required for those working on or near the UK's rail infrastructure to ensure maximum safety in those high-stakes environments.
Why MyWorkwear
Established in 1976, MyWorkwear has decades of experience in providing high-quality, dependable workwear to businesses across the UK. Operating from our specialised facility in Telford, we manage the entire customisation process in-house. Our longevity in the industry is a testament to our commitment to quality, expertise, and customer service, ensuring that every garment we produce meets our exacting standards.
Practical Advice
When selecting your size, please refer to the chest measurements provided, as hi-vis garments often require a slightly looser fit to ensure maximum comfort and range of motion. For those working in changing temperatures, this midweight t-shirt serves as an excellent base layer that can be easily worn under a hi-vis fleece or waterproof jacket when the weather turns.
Caring for your product
To maintain the performance and safety characteristics of this garment, we recommend a domestic wash at a maximum temperature of 40°C using a normal process. Exceeding this temperature can damage the polyester fibres and degrade the reflective properties over time.
It is important to note that this t-shirt should not be bleached, tumble dried, or dry cleaned. Bleaching will strip the fluorescent pigments from the fabric, while the high heat of a tumble dryer can cause the reflective tape to crack or peel. Similarly, do not iron this garment, as direct heat can melt the synthetic fabric and damage the reflective elements.
This product is rated for a maximum of 25 wash cycles. Washing beyond this limit may result in the reflective tape and fluorescent fabric falling below the required safety standards for visibility. We also advise against industrial laundering to ensure the longevity of both the fabric and any custom branding.
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