Garment innovation<strong>and</strong> technologyFabric quality has been, <strong>and</strong> always will be, paramount for <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>.Only the best is good enough to bear the <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> name. And to ensure all<strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> garments deliver the kind of quality, toughness, comfort, durability<strong>and</strong> functionality that will truly st<strong>and</strong> the test of time, they’re subjected to arange of rigorous tests including:TESTSTEDTESTEDTESTEDEDTESTEDTESTEDABRASION TESTSWASH TESTSPERSPIRATION, SEAMAND PILLING TESTSTENSILE STRENGTH TESTSCOLOUR TESTSOf course rigorous testing is only one of the reasons that nothing’s tougherthan <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>. An ongoing commitment to innovative product developmentcontinues to keep <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> at the forefront in workwear fabric technology<strong>and</strong> design. The product development team constantly search the globe fornew ways to make workwear even more comfortable, safe <strong>and</strong> functional.The result is regular upgrades to existing designs <strong>and</strong> a constant stream ofbreakthrough new designs. At <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>, the hard yakka never stops.26
FabrictechnologyKOOLGEAR. To help you stay cool <strong>and</strong> dry in even thehottest, harshest work environments, KoolgearWoolscience offers the fastest moisture vapourabsorption rate of any fabric. The secret lies in thecomplex, technically advanced fibres. Unlike anyother fibres on earth, they have the ability to change<strong>and</strong> perform in different environmental conditions tohelp control your body’s “micro-climate”. EachKoolgear Woolscience fibre actually creates anelectrical attraction between the water vapourmolecules <strong>and</strong> the internal chemical structure ofthe wool. This reaction quickly <strong>and</strong> incrediblyefficiently draws the vapour through the fabric <strong>and</strong>out into the atmosphere, helping keep you cooler<strong>and</strong> drier than ever before.DUCK WEAVE FABRIC. Made from heavy, durablecotton that is tightly woven <strong>and</strong> silicone washed,<strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> duck weave fabric can withst<strong>and</strong> twiceas many abrasions as regular workwear. But thenthat’s only what you’d expect from <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>.SUPERCREASE ® . Brings crease retention to mostman-made or natural fibre garments. This speciallyformulated line of resin gives <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> productsthe ability to remain as sharp <strong>and</strong> as smart as thedesigner intended. Formulated to last the life ofthe product, treated creases remain as crisp <strong>and</strong>natural as the day they were first pressed.RAYOSAN. Recent research has shown thatsunscreens alone do not sufficiently protectAustralians against the formation of melanoma<strong>and</strong> related skin cancers. What’s more, whilepeople who work outdoors are being advised tocover up, a study of 250 fabrics revealed that morethan half of them did not offer sufficient protectionfrom the sun’s UV rays. S<strong>and</strong>oz Chemicals Ltd inassociation with Sunsafe <strong>and</strong> the University ofNew South Wales have developed a technology thatincreases the Sun Protection Factor of lightweightgarments. It’s called the Rayosan process.Rayosan increases the absorption of damagingultraviolet rays <strong>by</strong> fabrics without changing theproperties of appearance, h<strong>and</strong>ling <strong>and</strong>breathability of the garment. What’s more, theRayosan process can be carried out on fabrics inyarn, knit or woven form.NOTE: Source – Clariant (Australia) Pty Ltd.CORDURA ® . With <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> Workwear, toughnessis given an added measure of style, durability <strong>and</strong>comfort thanks to Cordura ® . This lightweightfabric is made using the highest tenacity fibretechnology available. With an exceptional strengthto-weightratio <strong>and</strong> remarkable resistance to tears,scuffs <strong>and</strong> abrasions, Cordura ® can withst<strong>and</strong>more than three times the amount of wear ofst<strong>and</strong>ard workwear fabrics. Not surprisingly, it’sfabrics like Cordura ® that help <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>Workwear deliver the kind of class leadingtoughness <strong>and</strong> comfort that you would expect froman Aussie icon.3M REFLECTIVE TAPES. <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> utilises anumber of 3M reflective tapes with patented retroreflectivetechnology including 8910 50mm <strong>and</strong>9910 50mm. The 8910 tape is ideal for homewashes up to 40ºC, <strong>and</strong> the 9910 tape is suitablefor home washes up to 60ºC <strong>and</strong> light industrialwashes. In addition to st<strong>and</strong>ard 3M reflectivetapes, <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> has also introduced two new“breathable” 3M reflective tape designs into therange. The first, 3M 8725 50mm perforated tape,actively promotes airflow to help keep you cool <strong>and</strong>comfortable. The second, 3M 5510 50mmsegmented tape, also stretches <strong>and</strong> moves withyou as you work, making it ideal for those who doa lot of stretching or lifting. No matter which youchoose, all 3M tape designs are covered <strong>by</strong> 3M’sTotal Garment Warranty.TEFLON. Even the toughest <strong>and</strong> dirtiest of jobs are noproblem for <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong>. Teflon fabric protection helpsrepel any liquid spills. It also helps release heavy-dutydirt <strong>and</strong> grime in the wash. Nothing’s tougher on dirt<strong>and</strong> stains than <strong>Hard</strong> <strong>Yakka</strong> with Teflon.PROBAN. By the formation of a cross-linked inertpolymer within the fibre, Proban helps give <strong>Hard</strong><strong>Yakka</strong> cotton <strong>and</strong> cotton based fabrics durableflame retardant qualities. And all while retainingthe comfort that cotton provides.27
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