Swazi Hi-Vis Catalogue (2022)

UNDERSTANDING CURRENT STANDARDS & REGULATIONS

Standards:

Firstly, standards are created by Standards New Zealand. It is a self-funded, not for profit Crown-owned entity. The Standards which they create are voluntary. As an employer, you may decide how best to meet your obligations of providing PPE which is suitable and fit for purpose. To see what Standards will affect your industry and are to be met, you must pay them a fee.

Regulations:

Worksafe New Zealand is the Government agency charged with educating and enforcing workplace safety. They recommend employers adhere to the standards as published by Standards New Zealand. They assert it is the responsibility of employers and employees to manage workplace risks and ensure appropriate saftey gear, including hi-visibility clothing is used.

There’s a lot of information around about the current standards and regulations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). We’ve collated this information and put it all into this easy to read document. There are three main types of high visibility clothing, they are:

CLASS D

These are DAY garments and thus confined to daylight hours only. Dusk and dawn are not considered daylightit’s recommended a ‘Class D/N’ garment is to be worn at such times.

CLASS D/N

These are DAY/NIGHT garments and are for staff who may be required to work under both times, day or night. If day work extends into night-time, or if there is poor lighting which requires traffic to use their headlights, the ‘Class D/N’ garment must be supplied and worn.

CLASS TTMC-W

Known as ‘Transit Approved’, these garments have been deemed certified compliant when wet for fabric colour, retro-reflectivity (reflective taping) company logo placement (yes, that’s crucial too) and garment design.

This testing is a combination of AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 and the ‘Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management 4th Edition’ (CoPTTM 4th Ed.).

While that seems to be a mouthful, it boils down to these garments being certified for TTMC-W, as well as being ‘Class D/N’, so they are suitable for day or night-time use on or near the roads.

Under the Health and Safety Reform Bill there is new legislation around the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU). If you need clarification on regulations, standards and compliance, please feel free to ring us for our input. If we do not have a ready answer for you we will do everything within our power to find one. Let us take some of the confusion out of the equation for you!

Swazi® hi-viswgarments have been verified compliant to meet guidelines of AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, under the above 3 classes.

HI-VIS WATERPROOF

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT TO STAY DRY?

When you are wet you are 24 times colder. Productivity? Hell, that goes straight out the window. Comfort and safety? Gone too. Fact is, while good quality wet weather gear obviously costs a few dollars more, it will pay for itself from the very first day it rains.

At the end of the day you only get what you pay for. At least with Swazi® that means you’ll cry just the once!

RAIN & WIND

The Orion has all the features of our best selling Southern Cross Jacket, but of course the retroreflective make it a Day/Night certified garment.

Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat, the Orion Jacket will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job.

CLASS D/N

Code: RJDNV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision

Back hood adjuster for more personalised fit

Internal chest pocket

Domed storm flap over full length zip

Certified retro-reflective tape

Touch tape adjustable cuffs

Two deep domed external pockets

SOUTHERN CROSS

We tested the Southern Cross on skid sites, building sites and work sites (we said bugger off to websites) around the country. It’s a practical no-nonsense jacket.

With the legendary Swazi® hood and fit for purpose cut, the Southern Cross allows you to keep on keeping on in downpours, cyclones and the odd hurricane.

CLASS D

Code: RFJDV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black

Size: XS – 3XL

Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision

Back hood adjuster for more personalised fit

Internal chest pocket

Domed storm flap over full length zip

Touch tape adjustable cuffs

Two deep domed external pockets

KARONA

The Karona is very similar to the Huron Anorak, but with retro-reflective bands and an internal pocket it complies with AS/NZ Standards for Day/Night garments.

Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat, the Karona Anorak will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job.

CLASS D/N

Code: RADNV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

HURON

The Huron Anorak is based on New Zealands best ever rain jacket, the Swazi Tahr XP.

A fantastic hood that keeps all the rain offand we’re talking HEAVY rain here, long tail, great cuffs and ease of movement through an innovative ergonomic cut makes the Huron a simple, yet incredibly effective rain shell.

Code: RFAPV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

Legendary

The Saturn runs rings around other wet weather jackets. To start with, it’s Transit Approved and tested. What makes it really stand out though is that not only is the fabric outstanding, the manufacturing along with lab and field testing proves the Saturn in a class of it’s own. It will keep you DRY. It will STOP all the wind. It is Breathable.

Made from super abrasion resistant Swazi AEGIS® Combat the Saturn Jacket will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort no matter how tough or hard the job.

CLASS TTMC-W

Code: RJTV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

BUFFALO CAPE

The Cape Buffalo is one tough SOB. How could such a lightweight cape as this be so tough then? It’s the way we build them. Hand-crafted with care and double stitched seams with extra strength bar tacking on high stress points makes all the difference.

Long in the back for the rain to fall off, short in the front for working at full noise. The neoprene cuffs mean less water rolling down your armpits, while the collar has been cleverly engineered for wearing under a safety helmet and the hood is detachable. Tough? Better believe it.

CLASS D

Code: RFBV

Fabric: Swazi AEGIS® Combat

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

Certified

Legendary

Touch

Long

BIB OVERPANTS

Our Hi-Vis Bibs give you the edge when it comes to battling rain and wind and trying to stay safe. Set the length once and that’s pretty much it. They also have adjustable waist belts, so you set the width and forget – until you need a little extra room.

Special zip placement for the boys allows easy access without having to take the bibs off for a toilet stop.

TOTALLY WINDPROOF

We’ve created a range of practical no-nonsense Hardshell®, 100% windproof breathable outerwear for the guys who don’t run for the smoko shed every time the wind gets up.

Our high-vis orange has been tested and passed the most rigorous luminosity and chromaticity tests (that means it’s brighter than hell) to gain a world recognised safety certification.

When getting the job done is a given and health and safety is a must, Swazi Hardshell® provides all the protection you’ll need from the elements.

WIND

MOISTURE VAPOUR

Hardshell® is a windproof fabric. While not totally waterproof it is shower resistant.

FINGA-POINTA

At last, a jacket that works as hard as you do.

Whether you’re at the coalface or in charge of the troops, the Finga-Pointa has steadfast written all over it.

A detachable hood, big roomy hand pockets, plus a large inner chest pocket that’s big enough for your radio are just a few of the great features that make the Finga-Pointa your go-to jacket for winter months.

CLASS D

Code: JFFDV

Fabric: Swazi Hardshell®

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black

Size: XS – 3XL

Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision

Full length 2-way zip

Internal and external pockets

Certified colour meets Class D standards.

Reflective piping on the sleeves.

Large hand warmer pockets and great length to cover your rear

Swazi Hardshell® extremely tough, abrasion resistant outer fabric with windproof breathable membrane and fleece liner

TRANSIT FINGA-POINTA

Decked out with retro-reflective in all the right places, this jacket performs like a thoroughbred.

A detachable hood, big roomy hand pockets, plus an inner chest pocket large enough for your radio are just a few of the great reasons why the Transit Finga-Pointa has become such a success with blokes working outdoors.

Code: JFTV

Fabric: Swazi Hardshell®

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black

Size: XS – 3XL

Legendary detachable Swazi® hi-peripheral hood for excellent vision

Full length 2-way zip

Certified retro-reflective tape

Internal chest pocket Domed cuffs

Large zippered pockets

CLASS TTMC-W

Large

Swazi

Long zips to easily slip Skye suit over your boots

YUKON

The Yukon Anorak is definitely moulded in that great Kiwi working man’s style. Big kangaroo pockets for stashing stashables and vented bottom hems for extra leg movement. Made from our super abrasion resistant Swazi Hardshell®, the Yukon will give you years of faithful service and tons of comfort, no matter how tough or hard the job.

CLASS D

Code: JFAV

Fabric: Swazi Hardshell® Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

SKYE SUIT

A one-piece suit that is not only totally 100% windproof, it’s also insulated.

The outer Hardshell® fabric is highly abrasion resistant and the inner fleece means you can layer less under the suit.

Code: JHS

Fabric: Swazi Hardshell®

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

BASE & MID LAYERS

HI-VIS CLIMBMAX ® SHIRT

Our Climbmax® Hi-Vis Tops protect you from the suns harmful UV rays with UPF50+ while at the same time its unique fibres wick away perspiration, keeping you cool even on the warm days. Plus, we’ve added a full chest zip, so now you can cool down even quicker.

CLASS D

Code: HCCDV

Fabric: Swazi Climbmax®

Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: S – 4XL

Long light weight zip allows you to control your upper body temperature

Vertical chest zip pocket

Long cut back so it won’t ride up

HI-VIS BUSHMANS TEE

How do you stay warm and be seen at the same time? Our Hi-Vis Bushman’s Tee, made from a 280gsm polar fleece, solves the problem. For outdoor workers, this garment offers freedom of movement, durability and warmth.

CLASS D

Code: HBTZV

Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece

Colour: Yellow/Black & Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 3XL

Vertical chest zip pocket Bellow sleeves

Code: HVBPV

Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: XS – 4XL

HI-VIS SIRIUS

Code: HVBDV

Fabric: 280gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange Size: XS – 4XL

Code: ORSFV

Fabric: 350gsm Polar Fleece Colour: Blaze Orange/Black Size: S – 4XL

How is it possible to improve safety while at the same time increase profitability?

It’s simple math. Output + Inputs = Productivity. When staff are wet, they are 24 times colder (yeah, we know we’ve said that before, but it’s so important that we’re stating it again). What if they were dry? Warm?

Safety gains produce productivity gains, which in turn increases your profit.

We design and test all our techincal garments right here in New Zealand. That way we can guarantee the integrity of fabric and functionality.

You can be assured when we say waterproof, we actually mean totally waterproof.

At Swazi we test our fabric and then we test the integrity of our waterproof seams. We remain one of a handful of manufacturers worldwide who do so.

BRAND YOUR SWAZI

The benefits of quality branded apparel are very real – the very core of your brand’s integrity is reflected in the initial presentation of your staff. It is so crucial to your business that your first brand impression be one of lasting quality.

We will work with your team to setup and create colourways so your logo can work alongside our Swazi label and garments. We are able to apply embroidery, printing or sublimate garments, to complete your brand’s presentation with quality workmanship.

Embroidery on wet weather garments can often compromise the function of the garment and cause leaking behind the stitching. Our in-house seam sealing can ensure this isn’t the case for your branded Swazi. Staff can keep dry while representing your brand in any situation.