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APPAREL
APPAREL
APPAREL STANDARDS EXPLAINED
APPAREL FAQ’S
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR TEMPORARY TRAFFIC
MANAGEMENT (COPTTM) - TTMC-W17
HOW ARE YOUR RECYCLED POLYESTER T-SHIRTS MADE?
Plastic bottles are granulated (process of forming granules
from a solid substance), then reduced down to minute particles
or fragments which is then turned into a recycled yarn to make
our t-shirts.
CoPTTM describes best practice for the safe and efficient
management and operation of temporary traffic management
(TTM) on all roads in New Zealand.
The Waka Kotahi (NZTA) CoPTTM specifies two main colours
with regards to use on New Zealand roads;
• Yellow: Garments for site traffic management supervisors STMS; and
• Orange: Garments for all wearers other than supervisors.
STAYING COMPLIANT IN TTMC-W17 GARMENTS
• TTMC-W17 garments must not display any lettering/
symbols/logos on any compliant high visibility material
except within an area located on the wearer’s upper front left
side of the garment. The maximum area permitted is
7500mm2 (eg 100mm x 75mm).
• Garment designs that include a clear plastic pocket or
similar must locate this pocket within the described
maximum 7500mm2.
• Where required for related safety reasons a fabric’s technical
recognition I.D. may be added in an area not exceeding
30mm x 30mm (900mm2) to the wearer’s upper front right
side of a garment (such as PPE/HRC high risk rating).
• A manufacturer’s label to a maximum size of 50mm x 20mm
may be sewn or printed on non-compliant material on the
lower sleeve or leg.
• Any buttons, domes or similar closure devices that are
placed on compliant material must match the colour of
the garments.
STMS GARMENTS
• The STMS sleeveless vest enables the person responsible at
a worksite to be readily identified.
• The background material colour must be fluorescent yellow.
• STMS garments are limited to the STMS logo located on the
upper front left side of the garment and as specified on the
back of the garment and the technical recognition ID as
appropriate. Other logos or labels may not be added.
AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 - HIGH VISIBILITY SAFETY
GARMENTS STANDARD
AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 is a joint Australian and New Zealand
standard covering high visibility safety garments.
The standard specifies visual requirements of hi-vis safety
garments, and refers to AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 for fabric and
tape used in the products.
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AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 + AMDT 2:2020 CLASS DN
Class DN are garments designed for day and/or night time use.
These garments are the most common and are a combination
of compliant background material and retro-reflective tape.
AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 + AMDT 2:2020 CLASS D
Class D are garments designed for daytime use only. These
garments have compliant background material, but no retroreflective tape.
AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 + AMDT 2:2020 CLASS N
Class N are garments designed for night time use only. Class
N has no fluorescent fabric but does have retro-reflective tape.
Class N provides the wearer with high visibility at night when
viewed under retro-reflected light such as vehicle headlights.
AS/NZS 1906.4:2010 - HIGH VISIBILITY MATERIALS FOR
SAFETY GARMENTS
This standard specifies the requirements for high-visibility
materials for outdoor daytime use, or retro-reflective materials
for use at night or in other dark conditions. Designed to be
worn in situations where the wearer needs to be highly visible.
The standard specifies minimum colour and luminance
requirements for fluorescent (F), non-fluorescent (NF)
and retro-reflective materials.
CLASS F (FLUORESCENT BACKGROUND MATERIAL)
Refers to fluorescent fabrics which have the ability to retain
fluorescent pigment. Often, but not limited to, man-made
fibres such as polyester and plastic coatings.
CLASS NF (NON-FLUORESCENT BACKGROUND MATERIAL)
Refers to Non-fluorescent background material. Class NF
materials do not have the fluorescent properties of class F
materials and will provide reduced luminance for the wearer.
Where for safety reasons a garment must be made from
natural fibre which is unable to retain fluorescent colour class
NF fabric can be used. These are often, but not limited to,
cotton and FR blends.
AS/NZS 4399:2017 - SUN PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Products have been tested to the Australian/New Zealand
standard for sun protective clothing AS/NZS 4399:2017
(Ultraviolet Protection Factor).
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN POLYESTER, COTTON
OR POLYCOTTON?
- Polyester is a synthetic fabric that is tough and lightweight.
Polyester also is a quick drying fabric and can be washed
and dried at home with ease.
- Cotton is a natural fibre which is soft and breathable and
known to be hypoallergenic. Being breathable means it is
perfect for hotter conditions.
- Polycotton is a blend of synthetic polyester and natural
cotton. The benefit of polycotton is the balance between
the durability of polyester and breathability of cotton.
WHAT IS A WICKING PANEL ON YOUR POLOS?
Our polos have Moisture Wicking panels that push sweat
and moisture to the outer surface of the fabric, which enables
rapid drying. The wicking properties rely on ‘capillary action’
which in textiles is the movement of a liquid through tiny
spaces within a fabric. Wicking polyester will always keep
the wearer comfortable.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THE COTTON BACK POLOS?
You get the best of both worlds with a cotton backed fabric! The
comfort, breathability, and odour control of cotton against your
skin, and the moisture wicking, and fluorescent qualities of
polyester on the outside.
WHAT IS UPF CLOTHING?
The UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) is a numerical rating
given to clothing to indicate how effectively the fabric blocks
ultraviolet (UV) radiation. A UPF rating of 30 and over is classed
as a ‘Very Good’ protection blocking about 96.0 – 97.4% of UV
radiation. A UPF rating of 50 and over is classed as ‘Excellent’
protection blocking about 97.5% or more of UV radiation.
Darker colours generally offer a greater protection against
UV radiation.
WHY X BACK TAPE DESIGN OVER H TAPE DESIGN?
The X back tape design was brought in to help differentiate
the front to back of a worker who may be working at night or
in low light. Standard H tape designs are the same at the front
and back. Utilising the X back design means you can easily
distinguish whether a wearer is facing you or has their back
to you.
WHAT IS ANTI-PILL FLEECE?
When a fleece is described as anti-pill this means the fabric
has been processed in a way to reduce the amount of pills
(little balls) appearing on the outside of your garment. Anti-pill
fleece has a smoother better finish, will not unravel, and will
last much longer than a standard fleece fabric.
ARE SOFTSHELL JACKETS WATERPROOF?
Our Softshell fabric has a membrane making the fabric itself
waterproof up to about 20,000mm. However, the seams are not
sealed on a softshell garment, so water can seep through in
heavy rainfall.
WHAT ARE ARTICULATED KNEES ON TROUSERS?
Articulation at the knee is created in the pattern making and
design process. Extra fabric is designed into the knee, often
folded away at the seams, to allow for better movement with no
constriction of the knee joint. Often trousers with an articulated
knee will have a slight bend in the leg.
WHAT TROUSERS CAN I ADD KNEE PADS TO?
Styles 17003N, 18002N, 18002BK, 17003NT, 170031OBKT
and 17002NT have discreet kneed pad pockets.
WHAT ARE THE TELL-TALE SIGNS MY APPAREL IS NO
LONGER COMPLIANT?
The most obvious signs of non-compliance are faded hivis fabric, cracking, or other damage to the retro-reflective
tape. The best way to protect garments is to wash regularly,
following care instructions, and to store them out of direct
sunlight. A garment left in the car on a sunny day will fade and
damage quickly. When your garments is not in use store in a
dark place like a drawer or cupboard.
DO YOU BRAND GARMENTS?
We don’t do branding, but your Territory Manager can give you
contacts of branding companies we recommend. Branding on
indent orders is possible in some cases.
WHAT WARRANTY DOES APPAREL HAVE?
For warranty info please visit our website:
www.paramountsafety.co.nz/warranties
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