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EN ISO 20471 –<br />
AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD<br />
FOR YOUR SAFETY<br />
All our garments are certified according to the new standard for high visibility<br />
garments, EN ISO 20471, which replaced EN 471 in 2013. The new standard requires<br />
high visibility garments to be tested after washing. This increases the safety and<br />
ensures that the quality is the same both before and after washing. In addition, all<br />
reflective tapes are now included in the highest category i.e. category 2 in the former<br />
EN 471. Apart from the products’ EN ISO 20471 certification, all the garments are<br />
tested in our laboratory to provide all of our users the maximum possible safety.<br />
Read more about the EN ISO 20471 standards and how to dress safely on pages 112-<br />
113 and 145.<br />
COMFORT AND<br />
FUNCTION<br />
The design of the garments is based<br />
on the idea that they should fit well<br />
so they are comfortable to wear<br />
and easy to work in. At the same<br />
time, they should provide all the<br />
functions needed in day-to-day<br />
work. The materials are carefully<br />
tested to withstand tough working<br />
conditions while complying with all<br />
the requirements for international<br />
certifications.<br />
VISIBILITY<br />
AT NIGHT<br />
Reflective tape increases the<br />
visibility in the evening and at night.<br />
The positioning of the reflective<br />
tapes on the garments is carefully<br />
tested to provide the maximum<br />
visibility. We only use reflective tape<br />
of the highest quality, which meets<br />
high washing requirements and is<br />
durable. We are now introducing<br />
double stitching on all of our<br />
reflective tapes to give even better<br />
durability.<br />
VISIBILITY<br />
DAYTIME<br />
To make the garments visible in<br />
daylight, we use certified materials<br />
in fluorescent colours. The colours<br />
must withstand many washes and<br />
abrasions without fading. In most<br />
cases, the products are designed<br />
with dark contrasting colours, which<br />
are placed on the points that are<br />
most exposed to soiling and wear.<br />
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR<br />
HIGH VISIBILITY GARMENTS<br />
MATERIAL PLU<br />
Dirty garments provide poorer protection.<br />
High visibility garments should be washed<br />
separately or together with other garments<br />
that are approved according to EN 471/<br />
EN ISO 20471. Wash them inside out.<br />
Follow the washing instructions on the<br />
garment. Do not use detergents containing<br />
optical whiteners. Do not use fabric softeners<br />
or bleaching agents. Close all zips before<br />
washing. GORE-TEX ® garments should be<br />
tumble dried or ironed at low temperature.<br />
The heat helps to reactivate the impregnation.<br />
PLU is the main material in our unlined collection. PLU<br />
is a fluorescent material with well-tested durability and<br />
comfort. The material is 80% polyester and 20% cotton,<br />
where the cotton is on the inside of the fabric and provides<br />
extra comfort next to the skin. In addition, it is treated to be<br />
dirt, oil and water-repellent. We combine this with our LUXE<br />
quality on areas that are more exposed to dirt – a durable<br />
and comfortable material in 65% polyester and 35% cotton.<br />
The materials and reflective tapes are selected to satisfy our<br />
high requirements for quality. All PLU garments are tested for<br />
industrial washing and withstand at least 50 washes at 85°.<br />
All garments are OEKO-TEX ® certified.<br />
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