Product Overview
The Yoko Hi-vis sweatshirt (HVJ510) is a robust and dependable garment designed for professionals who require high visibility without compromising on comfort. This medium-weight sweatshirt is engineered to provide warmth and protection on-site, serving as an essential layer for those working in transport, construction, and infrastructure. Compliant with stringent safety standards, including EN ISO20471 Class 3, it ensures that the wearer remains conspicuous in low-light conditions.
Key Features
- High-Visibility Compliance: The Yellow and Orange variations conform to EN ISO20471:2013 Class 3, providing the highest level of visibility for high-risk environments.
- Rail Industry Approval: The Orange and Orange/Navy versions meet RIS-3279-TOM standards, making them suitable for use within the UK rail industry.
- Water-Repellent Fleece: The fabric features a water-repellent finish, helping to keep the wearer dry during light showers or damp conditions.
- Reflective Detailing: Two 5cm width reflective tapes around the body and arms, plus one over each shoulder, ensure 360-degree visibility.
- Durable Construction: Twin needle stitching throughout the garment provides reinforced seams that withstand the rigours of manual labour.
Design & Performance
Constructed from 100% polyester, this sweatshirt utilises an anti-pill fleece fabric. This technical choice prevents the surface of the garment from bobbling after friction or washing, ensuring a professional appearance is maintained over time. The medium-weight nature of the fabric offers a balance of insulation and breathability, making it suitable for year-round use as part of a layering system.
The design incorporates a taped back neck and ribbed cuffs and hem, which help the garment retain its shape and provide a secure fit that prevents cold draughts from entering. The drop shoulder style allows for a greater range of movement, essential for tasks that require reaching or lifting.
Customisation: Print & Embroidery
The Yoko Hi-vis sweatshirt is highly adaptable for corporate branding. For a sophisticated and durable finish, we recommend embroidery. This method is ideal for company logos and staff names, providing a textured, high-quality look that stands up well to repeated laundering. If you require large, bold branding across the back, our high-quality print services are an excellent alternative.
All customisation is managed by our expert in-house team at our Telford facility. Since 1976, MyWorkwear has been perfecting the art of garment decoration, ensuring your brand is represented with precision and care.
Use Cases
This sweatshirt is a versatile choice for a variety of industries. The orange version is a requirement for trackside rail workers, while the yellow is a standard for construction, logistics, and site management. It is equally effective for warehouse staff who frequently move between indoor and outdoor environments.
Why MyWorkwear
Choosing MyWorkwear means partnering with a company that has nearly half a century of experience. Based in Telford, we pride ourselves on our technical expertise and our ability to deliver high-quality workwear that meets the specific safety requirements of UK businesses. Our heritage since 1976 is a testament to our commitment to quality and customer service.
Practical Advice
Available in sizes from Small to 3XL, this sweatshirt is designed with a generous fit to allow for layering over t-shirts or base layers. If you are between sizes and prefer a closer fit, you may wish to consider the smaller option, though the drop shoulder design is naturally accommodating for most builds.
Caring for your product
To maintain the high-visibility properties and the integrity of the reflective tape, proper care is essential. We recommend a maximum washing temperature of 40°C using a synthetic cycle. Avoid using biological washing powders, as the enzymes can degrade the fluorescent dyes and reduce the garment's effectiveness over time.
Do not use bleach, as this will destroy the high-visibility colour and weaken the polyester fibres. This garment should not be tumble dried or wrung out, as high heat and mechanical stress can damage the reflective strips and cause shrinkage. Instead, a cold rinse and short spin are recommended.
Never iron this sweatshirt; the heat from an iron can melt the polyester fabric and permanently damage the reflective tape. Finally, please note that this garment has a maximum limit of 25 wash cycles to ensure it continues to meet safety compliance standards. Beyond this point, the reflective and fluorescent properties may diminish.
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