Velilla 172 high-visibility polo shirt: the short-sleeve polo for everyday site work
When it's hot and a shirt is too much, this polo keeps you visible without sacrificing comfort. It is a class 1 high-visibility garment according to EN ISO 20471, in 100% polyester Bird-Eye fabric of 160 g/m², with REFLATEX reflective tapes on the torso.
✅ Features
Bird-Eye fabric: polyester knit with a honeycomb structure that lets air through and dries quickly, designed for hot working days.
Reflective tapes on the torso: REFLATEX retroreflection so the worker stands out in vehicle headlights.
Central button fastening: lets you open the collar when the heat is on.
Ribbed collar and sleeve cuffs: the elastic knit keeps the garment in place and doesn't lose its shape with use.
Chest patch pocket: for a pen, access card or mobile phone.
Two fluorescent background colours: fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange, the only two colours the standard allows for the fluorescent background.
👷 Suitable for
Civil engineering and building construction in the hot months.
Warehouses and logistics platforms with forklift traffic.
Gardening, municipal services and waste collection during daytime hours.
Workshops and industrial facilities where a high-visibility garment is required.
As an inner layer under a higher-class vest or jacket.
📋 Technical data
Velilla reference: 172
Composition: Bird-Eye, 100% polyester
Fabric weight: 160 g/m²
Standard: EN ISO 20471, class 1
Reflective tape range: REFLATEX
Colours: fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange
Sizes available at Vetonek: S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
Pockets: one chest patch pocket
🧺 Care
Machine washable; 100% polyester tolerates repeated cycles well and hardly shrinks.
Do not use chlorine bleach: it dulls the fluorescent background, which is what gives the class.
Do not iron over the reflective tapes or run a hot iron over them.
No excess fabric softener: it leaves a film on the retroreflective material and reduces its performance.
Take the garment out of service when the fluorescent colour looks dull or the tape is cracked, even if the garment is intact.
💡 Tip: this polo is class 1, the lowest level of EN ISO 20471. On its own it is not enough for working on a carriageway open to traffic or at night: for that the standard requires class 3, and class 3 is achieved by combining garments. Wear it under a class 2 or 3 high-visibility vest or jacket, and check the class of the whole outfit, not of the single garment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What high-visibility class does this polo have?
Class 1 according to EN ISO 20471, as stated in the manufacturer's data sheet.
Is it suitable for working on the road at night?
Not on its own. For carriageways open to traffic or night work, class 3 is required, which is achieved by combining garments.
What fabric is it made of?
Bird-Eye, 100% polyester of 160 g/m2, breathable and quick-drying.
What colours does it come in?
Fluorescent yellow and fluorescent orange.
What sizes are available?
From S to 3XL.
Can it be washed with bleach?
No. Chlorine bleach dulls the fluorescent background and the garment no longer meets its class.
