Here is a concise list of terminology used within the workwear products specifications and descriptions, this list is here to help you in your decision making when choosing the best workwear for you and your company.

Breathable

Usually when referring to waterproof garments, it refers to the material being "breathable" this means that moisture and warm air can pass through the garment (from inside to outside) whist keeping rain out.

Certified

Certified means that the garment conforms to essential health and safety requirements as set out by European Directives.

Flexi Fit

Attributed to Portwest garments, this waist band system allows added freedom of movement.

GSM

Grams per square meter.

GO/RT Symbol

This means that the garment meets the rail industry standard for high visibility warning clothing.

Interactive Garment

This normally applies to a outdoor jacket with a Zip in fleece feature to create a one piece super warm garment.

Placket

The opening or slit at the top of a shirt, polo shirt, skirt or in a dress or blouse, that facilitates putting it on and taking it off. In regards to a Polo shirt is is the opening where the buttons fasten.

Reactive Dyed

This method of colouring cotton, wool and other fabrics gives an excellent color fastness to the workwear, minimising fading of strong colours.

Self Coloured Buttons

Buttons are the same colour as the garment.

Taped neck (or seam)

The method by which a seam on a garment is re-enforced with a narrow strip of fabric to cover and strengthen the seam. On outdoor garments like coats jackets etc this also indicates that the seam will also be waterproof.

Welded Seams

When a garment has a welded seam, it means that the garment has a high frequency welded waterproof seam