GARMENT SPECIFICATIONS & Care

The performance criteria of all Visible Difference high visibility products has been tested at time of manufacturing in accordance with set standards, but can diminish with time, UV exposure, misuse or failure to follow the specified washing instructions. 

To ensure the best performance from your Workwear, please follow the care instructions inside each garment. 

As a general guide

  • Cold/Warm machine wash

  • Wash inside out

  • Drip dry when possible

  • Do not bleach

  • Only iron if specified

  • Avoid chemical contact

  • Do not expose to naked flame

  • 3M TAPE

    Visible Difference Workwear uses 3M brand relfective tape on our taped garments, in accordance with AS/NZS 1906.4.

  • UPF50+

    Garments carrying this icon have the highest level of UV protection.

  • BREATHABLE

    Hi Vis Garments that carry this icon are breathable.

  • QUICK DRY

    Garments carrying this icon will dry quickly after washing or heavy perspiration.

  • VENTING SYSTEM

    These garments have a purpose built venting system to keep you cool.

  • WATERPROOF

    Garments that carry this icon are waterproof.

  • DAY

    Garments carrying this icon provide the wearer with high visibility for use in daylight conditions only and comply with relevant Aus/NZ standards.

  • DAY / NIGHT

    Garments carrying this icon provide the wearer with high visibility for use in all light conditions including day and night use and comply with relevant Aus/NZ standards.

  • FLUORO

    Garments carrying this icon are manufactured from specially developed fluorescent materials and comply with relevant Aus/NZ standards for chromaticity.

  • REFLECTIVE

    Garments carrying this icon are manufactured to include 3M reflective tape and comply with relevant Aus/NZ standards for reflectivity.

mini-mesh microfibre

Extreme fabric construction allows for high breathability. Cotton and polycotton fabric colour retention cannot compare to mini mesh polyester retention. 

  • Micromesh describes the structure or the actual surface look of the fabric. Microfibre describes the yarn the fabric is knitted from. Microfibre’s are densely packed filaments that are contained within a hollow outer fibre and these fibres produce a fabric with maximum softness and comfort along with superior breathability, quick drying time and excellent wash and wear properties. Many high visibility shirts are made from a similar look but lesser quality micromesh, generally using standard or core-spun Polyester. Visible Difference garments are made from true 144 filament Polyester Microfibre fabric giving outstanding performance with the excellent soft touch feel.

  • Visible Difference Cotton Drill is a “pre-shrunk’ durable fabric with a strong diagonal structure in the weave to meet high standards of quality including stability, UV protection, abrasion resistance, colour fastness and tear resistance. The natural characteristics of cotton drill create comfortable, hard wearing garments perfect for our climate and tough environment.

  • Polar fleece is a lightweight, soft and easy care, insulating fabric made from Polyester;

    it has a brushed finish on both sides making it warm and comfortable against the body. Polar fleece is lightweight, highly breathable, soft and easy care, can be machine washed and dries quickly. It is ideal for strenuous physical activity as perspiration is able to readily pass through the fabric while still keeping the wearer warm.

  • Brushing is the general term for a soft knitted fabric with a deep pile on one side. It is similar to Polar Fleece, however only one side is soft and brushed and the other side is flat and more durable.

  • Oxford fabric has a similar construction to canvas and is a heavy duty plain woven fabric. Denier (D) is a unit of measure for the linear mass density of fibres. The 300D Oxford used by Visible Difference gives a superior quality of fabric and combined with the PU (Polyurethane) coating makes a softer, more comfortable wet weather garment that is hard wearing and tough.