Custom manufacturing
Hi-Vis Workwear Manufacturer — Reflective Tape
High-visibility garments are different from every other product on this site, because compliance is not optional. If a garment is sold as conforming to a visibility standard, the tape, its retro-reflective performance and — critically — its placement all have to meet that standard. Placement in particular is where suppliers cut corners: the tape looks right but sits at the wrong height, which is a compliance failure even though the garment looks correct. We build to the standard you specify and we are explicit about what we can and cannot certify.
500 pcsMinimum order
7–10 daysSampling
180,000 pcs / monthMonthly capacity
Fabric weight and construction options
| Weight / type | Material | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Poly-cotton | 65/35 twill or poplin | Standard workwear base, low shrink, colour-retentive |
| 100% cotton | Drill or twill | Where natural-fibre comfort is preferred and shrink is controlled |
| Polyester knit | Hi-vis knit | Lighter hi-vis tops for warm conditions |
| Bonded softshell | For hi-vis outerwear | Water-repellent hi-vis for field and site work |
Available decoration methods
| Method | Specification | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Reflective tape | Retro-reflective, sewn or heat-applied | The defining feature — performance and placement per standard |
| Reflective piping | Lower-visibility trim | Non-regulated visibility enhancement |
| Embroidery | Company logo | Chest and back; must not interfere with tape placement |
| Heat transfer branding | Logo and ID | Applied away from the retro-reflective zone |
| Contrast panelling | Hi-vis colour blocking | Fluorescent ground colour with contrast panels |
Specifications we manufacture to
- Base fabric
- Poly-cotton, cotton, polyester knit, or bonded softshell
- Tape
- Retro-reflective tape to the specified standard, sewn or heat-applied
- Placement
- Tape bands positioned to the standard's requirements, not by eye
- Construction
- Reinforced seams, bar-tacked stress points, durable closures
- Closures
- Zip, stud, or hook-and-loop; industrial-grade
- Compliance
- Built to the standard you specify; certification scope confirmed in writing
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per colourway
- Sampling
- 7–10 days
Decoration methods for this product
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Frequently asked questions
Do you certify hi-vis garments to EN ISO 20471?
We build garments to the construction and tape-placement requirements of the standard you specify, and we source tape that carries its own certification. Whether the finished garment carries a certification mark depends on testing the assembled garment, which we will confirm with you in writing for your market. Be cautious of any supplier who offers a certification mark without garment testing — the tape being certified does not make the garment certified.
Why does tape placement matter so much?
Because a garment fails compliance if the tape is in the wrong place, even when the tape itself is correct. The standards specify where the bands sit, how wide the visible portion is, and how much coverage the fluorescent ground colour provides. Placement by eye produces a garment that looks right and cannot be sold as compliant. We position the bands to the standard, not to the sample photo.
How do I keep hi-vis colour bright over its life?
Fluorescent ground colours fade under UV, and washing accelerates it — that is why hi-vis garments have a limited service life and a stated wash-cycle limit. We use colour-retentive dyeing and recommend the wash regime that maximises the garment's service life. For a high-turnover programme, plan on replacement cycles rather than expecting the colour to last indefinitely.
Can logos be embroidered on hi-vis garments?
Yes, but not over the retro-reflective tape. The logo goes on a clear area of the fluorescent panel, and the embroidery must not reduce the visible tape area below the standard's minimum. We check the logo size and position against the tape layout before production so a branding decision does not quietly break compliance.