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EN ISO 20471 –
AN INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
FOR YOUR SAFETY

All our garments are certified according to the new standard for high visibility
garments, EN ISO 20471, which replaced EN 471 in 2013. The new standard requires
high visibility garments to be tested after washing. This increases the safety and
ensures that the quality is the same both before and after washing. In addition, all
reflective tapes are now included in the highest category i.e. category 2 in the former
EN 471. Apart from the products’ EN ISO 20471 certification, all the garments are
tested in our laboratory to provide all of our users the maximum possible safety.
Read more about the EN ISO 20471 standards and how to dress safely on pages 112-
113 and 145.

COMFORT AND VISIBILITY VISIBILITY
FUNCTION AT NIGHT DAYTIME

The design of the garments is based Reflective tape increases the To make the garments visible in
on the idea that they should fit well visibility in the evening and at night. daylight, we use certified materials
so they are comfortable to wear The positioning of the reflective in fluorescent colours. The colours
and easy to work in. At the same tapes on the garments is carefully must withstand many washes and
time, they should provide all the tested to provide the maximum abrasions without fading. In most
functions needed in day-to-day visibility. We only use reflective tape cases, the products are designed
work. The materials are carefully of the highest quality, which meets with dark contrasting colours, which
tested to withstand tough working high washing requirements and is are placed on the points that are
conditions while complying with all durable. We are now introducing most exposed to soiling and wear.
the requirements for international double stitching on all of our
certifications. reflective tapes to give even better
durability.

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MATERIAL PLU
HIGH VISIBILITY GARMENTS
PLU is the main material in our unlined collection. PLU
Dirty garments provide poorer protection. is a fluorescent material with well-tested durability and
High visibility garments should be washed comfort. The material is 80% polyester and 20% cotton,
separately or together with other garments where the cotton is on the inside of the fabric and provides
that are approved according to EN 471/ extra comfort next to the skin. In addition, it is treated to be
EN ISO 20471. Wash them inside out. dirt, oil and water-repellent. We combine this with our LUXE
Follow the washing instructions on the quality on areas that are more exposed to dirt – a durable
garment. Do not use detergents containing and comfortable material in 65% polyester and 35% cotton.
optical whiteners. Do not use fabric softeners The materials and reflective tapes are selected to satisfy our
or bleaching agents. Close all zips before high requirements for quality. All PLU garments are tested for
washing. GORE-TEX® garments should be industrial washing and withstand at least 50 washes at 85°.
tumble dried or ironed at low temperature. All garments are OEKO-TEX® certified.
The heat helps to reactivate the impregnation.

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