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www.images-m 52 images MARCH 2020 Pro RTX launched its new High Visibility range at the beginning of the year. Sharon Crossan highlights the details that make these new styles shine A ccording to Sharon Crossan, product manager at Pro RTX, the brand’s overarching ethos is “to make multiple uniform choices available to customers to build the perfect uniform for their workforce”. It was this ethos, together with growing customer enquiries about hi-vis products and “a very successful year for Pro RTX”, that led to the launch of the new Pro RTX High Visibility range in January. The 10 certified high-vis styles have been designed to complement the existing Pro RTX workwear uniforms. “The expansion of the popular Pro RTX core range means the two distinct workwear and high-visibility ranges can be worn separately or in combination to ensure comfort and safety in a whole range of weather and temperature conditions,” explains Sharon. “Pro RTX prides itself on the fit and durability of its collection, and it’s no different for the new, highly anticipated, high-visibility range.” The Executive Waistcoat BRAND PROFILE Apart from the Cargo Trouser (RX760), which uses 80% polyester/20% cotton twill for comfort, all of the garments are made from 100% polyester. “This is because polyester is a much more durable fabric than cotton, for example, as it is comprised of stronger synthetic fibres. Polyester is also lightweight and feels very smooth on the skin; a lighter weight also means more breathable workwear,” says Sharon. Another benefit of using this fabric is its moisture-wicking properties, which keep wearers cool and dry. Sharon also points out that it takes very well to an array of print and embroidery techniques. Sharon believes that the Waistcoat (RX700) is “a workwear essential”, noting that the 25 colour combinations offer plenty of choice when putting a uniform together and working with different logo types. A children’s style is also available (RX700J) and comes in six colours. There are matching colours across the Waistcoat (RX700) and the Executive Waistcoat (RX705). “This allows the use of one uniform across multiple departments: for example, one department could wear a red vest, the other a red and yellow vest, and the other the red and yellow executive vest.” The brand is looking at adding more colours to some of the high-vis styles in 2021, as well as in the core Pro RTX range. agazine.com