Hi Vis Fleece

Hi vis fleece tops and vests sit between a hi vis shirt and a full jacket in the cold-weather workwear layering sequence. Crew neck sweat tops are the entry point. Long-sleeved and pull-over in construction, with rib elastane cuffs, they're available in 100% polyester polar fleece or cotton fleece. Half-zip styles step up with a chest zip that lets workers manage temperature through the working day without fully removing the garment. This is especially useful in climates where mornings are cold and afternoons are significantly warmer. Full-zip tops and hoodies go over the head without needing to remove hard hats or helmets, which suits construction and road environments. Fleece vests cover the core and keep arm movement unrestricted, making them practical for roles that involve frequent reaching or equipment use. Materials across the range include 100% polyester polar fleece, anti-pill polyester, and cotton fleece. Two-tone colour schemes in yellow/navy and orange/navy appear across most styles, with some carrying contrast piping on the arms and collar. Anti-static properties are noted on select cotton fleece styles.

A road construction team ordering winter workwear for a crew of 40 gets consistent cold-weather coverage from a half-zip polar fleece in the same colour scheme as their existing hi vis shirts. The crew looks uniform on site and everyone has a layering option that meets the site's hi vis compliance requirement.

A subset of styles in the range includes reflective tape for day and night visibility. Where workers are on site after dark or near moving traffic, these styles provide both warmth and the compliance coverage that a day-only fleece does not.

Technical & Compliance

Do all hi vis fleece styles meet AS/NZS compliance for day and night use?

No, not all styles in this range carry reflective tape, and without tape a hi vis fleece meets only the daytime visibility requirement. Styles with reflective tape in hoop, double-hoop, or taped-arm configurations meet the day and night compliance requirements for AS/NZS 4602.1:2011. If workers are on site after dark or near vehicle traffic, it's worth confirming on the individual product page that the chosen style carries reflective tape before ordering.

What is anti-static fleece and when does it matter?

Anti-static fabric is treated to reduce the build-up of static electrical charge, which can become a safety risk in environments with flammable gases, vapours, or fine dust. In workplaces where static discharge presents an ignition risk, such as petrochemical sites, some mining environments, or grain handling facilities, garments with anti-static properties are recommended or required. Select cotton fleece styles in this range carry anti-static properties. For general construction, civil works, and outdoor maintenance, anti-static properties are not a compliance requirement.

Can hi vis fleece be worn as the outermost visible garment on site?

Yes, provided the fleece meets the hi vis requirement for the site. A hi vis fleece worn as the outermost layer satisfies the high-visibility garment requirement on most Australian worksites, the same way a hi vis shirt or vest does. Where a jacket or rainwear is worn over the fleece, the outermost layer must be hi vis compliant. The fleece alone does not satisfy the requirement when it is covered. This is a common practical consideration for cold or wet mornings where workers layer additional non-compliant outerwear over their fleece.

Do these styles come in both mens and womens cuts?

The majority of styles in this range are unisex or mens sizing. Some styles are available in a range of sizes wide enough to cover most workforces. It's worth checking the size range on the specific product page before ordering, as cut and available sizes vary across the crew neck, half-zip, and full-zip styles.