Images Magazine Digital Edition October 2018

HI-VIS APPAREL & ACCESSORIES www.images-magazine.com The result is High Visibility, a carefully constructed range of key garments that have been tested to, and passed, the latest EN standards, including RIS for railway use. They have been specifically designed to provide customers with a choice of hi-vis outer and layering options that are appropriate for all seasonal weather conditions, while meeting all their style, functionality and safety needs. “For example, our packaway [jacket and trouser combination] is made from Isotex 10,000 waterproof fabric; therefore, it meets EN343 3:2 standard and is fully waterproof and breathable,“ says Ben. “Most hi-vis suits on the market do not come with the option of a packaway and are made from heavy, rubber-coated fabrics, which are typically uncomfortable to wear.“ According to Ben, today‘s customers want hi-vis garments to look great, keep wearers dry and warm, and be good value for money. “They want a quality garment that is likely to last them longer, proving to be more economically viable,“ he adds. The majority of the range will be available from December 2018, with a few pieces becoming available in January 2019. www.regattaprofessional.com The unisex Polo Shirt (TRS189) is made from 200gsm, 100% polyester piqué Isovent fabric, which is quick drying and highly breathable. Features include a ribbed collar with zip neck, and it‘s available in either yellow/navy or orange/navy. “We have worked within the agreed EN limits on angling the reflective tapes so that the front stripes point downwards and the back stripes upwards,“ explains Ben. “This ensures that you can tell which direction the person is walking in when it is dark and visibility is poor. We have called this system ‘Intelligent Directional Reflection’, a technology unique to Regatta Professional products.“ “We have included popular style features such as a zip neck polo and half zip neck line on the hoodie, as well as many other details that you would expect to see within an on- trend clothing range,“ Ben comments. OCTOBER 2018 images 31 Upward pointing stripes on the rear of the garments will allow people to instantly see that a person is facing away from them