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RATING AND DECORATION GUIDE

We know you need products you can rely on. That’s why we ID-Reflection
have tested our products to the highest standards so you When safety counts our Intelligent Directional Reflection
INTELLIGENT
can buy confidently. INTELLIGENT DIRECTIONAL technology will ensure you’re seen from all angles. Our
DIRECTIONAL
angled chevrons allow people to know if you’re facing
towards or away from them at a glance, increasing
Y Resistance to water penetration class ( waterproofness ) safety in low light.
Y Water vapour resistance class ( breathability )
R Readymade garment rain tower test ( optional ) *
BLACK BACKGROUND To enable you to display your branding or corporate
WHITE BACKGROUND
* X is the value given if the product has not been messages in a workplace or promotional environment, all
subjected to this test.
Regatta products can be either embroidered or printed on.
EN343
EN343 is the European Standard that specifies requirements and
test methods for the materials and seams of protective clothing
against the influence of precipitation (e.g. rain, snowflakes, fog and
ground humidity). Waterproofness and Water vapour resistance are
the essential properties which are tested.
The top number refers to the Waterproof level of which there are 3 EMBROIDERY
classes. Class 3 being the highest level of waterproof protection. Perfect for hardwearing products that will be washed frequently.
The majority of products can be embroidered but the best results are
The bottom number refers to the level of Breathability level of achieved when using thicker stitching on more durable fabrics such as
which there are 3 classes. Class 3 being the highest level of fleece. Waterproof products can be damaged around the embroidery
breathability. section, reducing the over-all water resistance.

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EN343 EN20471 Daylight, Twilight RIS-3279-TOM SCREEN EN14404
Daylight Dark Conditions and Dark Conditions Ideal for large quantities of product to give a clean crisp finish to the image
EN 17353 or logo. Most jackets and softshell products are suitable for screen printing
Protective clothing – Enhanced visibility equipment for medium but we don’t recommend using this method on fleece or product which can
risk situations – The standard specifies requirements for enhanced be damaged by high heat.
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visibility equipment in the form of garments, or devices, which are
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equipment is intended to provide more conspicuous visibility of
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the wearer in medium risk situations under any daylight conditions
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and/or under illumination by vehicles headlights or searchlights in
the dark.
CUT OUT TAG
All Regatta Professional products are now free from all external branding
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EN ISO 20471
EN ISO 20471 is the international standard that outlines the
requirements for high-visibility workwear for employees in high-risk VINYL
3 areas. Great for small quantities of of branding with less detailed logos or images.
2 2 The design is applied with heat pressure which makes it suitable for most
EN ISO 20471 is divided into three classes, depending on the risk jackets and softshell products but not for fleece or products damaged by
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zone you work in and how well the product is able to protect the high heat.
employee.
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The number refers to the level of class that the garment has been
tested to and passed. There are 3 classes for this, class 3 being the
highest level of high-visibility workwear with the most fluro-material
and reflectors.
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EN14404 TRANSFER
3 EN 14404 is the European standard that sets The best option for detailed images or logos giving a direct replication
EN20471 requirements for knee pads to best protect the of what is shown on screen on the product. Digital transfers can be
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user’s knees. The requirements test different applied to most garments but works best on jackets and softshells. We
elements of the knee pads to ensure the wearer is don’t recommend digital transfers on fleece or products damaged by
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comfortable while kneeling for long periods, the high heat.
ability to absorb impact and stop sharp objects
penetrating the area.
• We do not recommend embroidering waterproofs as this puntures the fabric and renders
3 RIS-3279-TOM it no longer waterproof and invalidates the guarantee
RIS-3279-TOM is a high visibility standard that only • Heat pressed testing was conducted between 140-170 degress Celsius
2 2 3 • We recommend always using a teflon sheet when heat pressing to protect the garment
applies to the rail industry in the UK. This standard
3 3 • We recommend always using opaque / blockout vinyls to help avoid dye migration.
ensures that rail workers on or near the trackside For best results use dye block when screen printing
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are sufficiently visible to trains approaching at • Always seek expert advice before decorating garment
EN343 EN20471 RIS-3279-TOM speed or any other traffic. • Regatta takes no responsibility for the decoration of garments or any resultant damage
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• All lined garments have decoration access
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