FABRIC GUIDE
COTTON
145GSM COTTON RIPSTOP A fine fabric weave with coarse fibres ribbed at intervals (grid appearance) that makes them resistant to tearing and ripping
160GSM COTTON DRILL Lighter cotton fabric with drill weave that provides durability and comfort to clothing.
310GSM COTTON DRILL Traditionally used in Workwear due to its strong bias (diagonal) weave. It offers durability and tear strength.
QUALITY & FABRIC TESTING WS Workwear garments and fabrics undergo rigorous testing to ensure they are fit for purpose.
ETHICAL SOURCING WS Workwear is committed to the social, environmental and financial sustainability of our manufacturing partners. In addition to ISO International Audit Standards, meeting our own WS Workwear requirements is essential for attaining and upholding the benchmark to do business. All suppliers and their factories must adhere to the Bunzl Ethical Sourcing Policy. Our approach to ethical sourcing is one of complete transparency and continuous improvement. We expect our supply partners to hold these same values and we have a fully dedicated team that continually monitor our international manufacturing process. WS Workwear has a portfolio of innovation and expertise in sourcing and providing quality products. SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY As the cornerstone of our corporate responsibility philosophy, it is important to ensure that we have ethical and social compliance policies in relation to all aspects of our sourcing and procurement of our products. Established manufacturing facilities Stringent QA/QC controls Supply chain efficiency We also provide peace of mind to customers through:
POLYESTERS
Our international production facilities have received accreditation under ISO 9001-2015.
MICROMESH Shiny, lightweight synthetic fabric with small eyelets which provides excellent breathability.
WS Workwear fabrics undergo detailed testing processes before being approved to ensure that fabrics are the correct colour and meet required Australian Standards. Pre- production sample fabrics from new batches are rigorously tested to ensure continuity of our standards approval and quality. Product materials and components are of the highest quality, and our manufacturing and testing partners use state-of- the-art technology and equipment.
270GSM COTTON CANVAS This tight and robust weave offers durability against harsh applications.
ADDITIONAL QUALITY CONTROLS ARE AS FOLLOWS: Samples of fabrics are retained for our records and comparison.
POLYESTER FLEECE
All garments contain labels identifying the fabric lot used.
Soft brushed fabric that insulates body heat. Front face is soft and inner face is brushed for comfort.
OXFORD A strong tight weave that helps
Testing is undertaken in the fabric mills prior to dispatch.
Quality controls are maintained in our ISO approved factories by our accredited Quality Control team. Pre-shipment samples for final inspection and confirmation are sent to our Product Development team for checking and approval prior to shipment. Master samples of fabric and garments are also retained in our Quality Control department to enable future orders to be cross-checked for quality and consistency. A variety of tests are carried out on all fabrics to meet specific performance and safety criteria to comply with Australian Standards. AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 specifies the visual requirement for high visibility safety garments for occupational wear by people who may be exposed to hazard from moving traffic, moving plant or equipment in high risk situations and are directly related to consumer end use of textile products.
reduce water penetration.
POLAR FLEECE Soft insulating brushed fabric (2 faces) to provide extra warmth.
REQUIRED TO MEET OUR STANDARDS FABRIC TESTS
DIMENSIONAL CHANGE TO WASHING COLOUR FASTNESS TO: WASHING FOR DURABILITY PERSPIRATION (ALKALINE & ACID) RESISTANCE RUBBING LIGHT FASTNESS TENSILE STRENGTH (BREAK FORCE) TEAR STRENGTH FORMALDEHYDE (FREE) ULTRAVIOLET PROTECTION FACTOR (UPF) HIGH VISIBILITY - LUMINANCE & CHROMATICITY
WOVENS LIGHT WEIGHTS Chambray 140gsm Ripstop 145gsm Cotton Drill 160gsm MID WEIGHT/SUMMER WEIGHT Cotton Drill 190gsm
POLYESTER KNIT Micromesh 160gsm Cotton Back Polyester 160gsm
FIRE RETARDANT LIGHT WEIGHTS Inherent Parvotex 185gsm
MEDIUM WEIGHT Treated Pyrovatex 200gsm Inherent Parvotex 215gsm HEAVY WEIGHT Treated Pyrovatex 300gsm Inherent Parvotex 340gsm
RAINWEAR Polyester Oxford
HEAVY WEIGHT Cotton Canvas 270gsm Cotton Drill 310gsm Cotton Denim 460gsm
HEAVY WEIGHT 280gsm Bonded Polyester Fleece 280gsm Polar Fleece
Some WS Workwear garments have Cordura® incorporated into the fabric to enhance tear and abrasion resistance.
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