Workwear Guides

Quick answer: Portwest is a global PPE and workwear manufacturer (family-owned since 1904, sold in 130+ countries) that Galaxy Apparel Australia stocks across five ranges: hi-vis, flame-resistant (Bizflame), general PPE, gloves, and safety footwear — plus Huski, Portwest's Australian-designed hi-vis and workwear line. Which range you need depends on the hazard: AS/NZS 4602.1-rated hi-vis...

The five products Australian businesses are choosing most often right now, spanning cold-site workwear, team sportswear, and healthcare uniforms.

Quick answer: Under AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, hi-vis clothing is classed as either "Day" (D) — fluorescent fabric only, for daylight use — or "Day/Night" (D/N) — fluorescent fabric plus retroreflective tape arranged in a specific pattern, for use in low light, dusk, dawn, or after dark. If any part of your team works outside daylight...

What AS/NZS 4602.1 actually requires, why hi-vis garments lose compliance over time, and how to audit your team's stock before it becomes a WHS liability.

Cold makes hi-vis compliance and PPE fit harder to get right. This checklist covers AS/NZS 4602.1 hi-vis rules, freezer and outdoor jacket layering, and bulk-ordering tips for Australian businesses gearing up for winter.