On a construction site your shirt is PPE. It has to meet AS/NZS 4602.1 for the conditions you work in — Class D for daylight only, or Class D/N with retroreflective tape for any work at dawn, dusk, night or around headlights — and it has to be cool enough to keep on all shift. Below are the hi-vis shirts and polos we stock from Bisley, DNC, Hard Yakka, Syzmik, KingGee and JB’s, grouped by class, all available for delivery Australia-wide or collection from Auburn NSW by arrangement.
Pick the class before the shirt
- Class D (day only): fluorescent fabric, no tape. For daytime work away from traffic and mobile plant at night. Cheaper and cooler.
- Class D/N (day and night): fluorescent fabric plus retroreflective tape to AS/NZS 1906.4. Required wherever any part of the shift is in low light — roads, rail, early starts, night shifts.
- Long sleeves for sun protection (look for UPF 50+) and for sites that mandate them; short sleeves for covered or indoor work.
- Your site or client PPE matrix overrides all of the above — check it first. Unsure of the ratings? Read our guide to Class D, N and D/N.
Day/Night taped shirts (Class D/N)
- Bisley Taped Hi Vis Cool Lightweight Shirt BS6696T — hoop-pattern reflective tape, vertical cotton-mesh back and underarm ventilation, two chest pockets; Bisley rates it Class D/N.
- Bisley Taped Hi Vis Drill Shirt BT6456 — 100% cotton drill with hoop tape; Class D/N.
- Bisley X Airflow™ Taped Hi Vis Ripstop Shirt BS6415T — ripstop with perforated tape and X Airflow ventilation at the heat-stress zones; Class D/N.
- Bisley X Taped Biomotion Hi Vis Cool Lightweight Drill Shirt BS6166XT — perforated X-back tape with biomotion sleeve taping; Class D/N, and Bisley notes the Aus Rail PPE requirements on this style.
- DNC Hi Vis Cool-Breeze Cotton Shirt Taped L/S 3988 — 3M reflective tape in a hoop pattern, underarm mesh vents, side splits; DNC rates it Class D/N.
- DNC Hi-Vis 3 Way Vented "X" Back & Biomotion Taped Shirt 3545 — 155 gsm cotton, three-way venting, H-pattern front and X back with biomotion arm taping; DNC lists it as NSW Rail compliant; UPF 50+.
- DNC HiVis Cool-Breeze Cotton Shirt with Generic R/Tape - Long sleeve 3966 — 155 gsm lightweight cotton, hoop tape, UPF 50+; the value D/N long sleeve.
- DNC HiVis D/N 2 Tone Drill Shirt 3536 — 190 gsm cotton drill with hoop tape, sizes XS–6XL and 8XL; UPF 50+.
- Hard Yakka Core Long Sleeve 2Tone Taped Vented Shirt Y07940 — ReflecTec tape, back-yoke mesh venting, underarm gussets; Hard Yakka rates it Class Day/Night and to AS/NZS 4399 for sun protection.
- Hard Yakka Men's Short Sleeve Hi Vis Taped Polo Y19618 — short-sleeve polo with segmented reflective tape, moisture wicking, UPF 50+; Hard Yakka lists it as day and night compliant.
- Syzmik Men's Rugged Cooling HI Vis Taped Long Sleeve Shirt ZW129 — mesh venting at underarm, upper back and side seams, mechanical stretch; Class D/N, UPF 50.
- Women’s fit: DNC Ladies 3 Way Vented X Back & Bio-motion Taped Shirt 3544 (sizes 6–24, NSW Rail compliant per DNC) and Bisley Women’s Cool Lightweight Hi Vis Drill Shirt BL6895 (Class D).
Day-only shirts and polos (Class D)
- Bisley Hi Vis Cool Lightweight Drill Shirt BS6895 (long sleeve) and BS1895 short sleeve — vertical cotton-mesh back and underarm ventilation; the summer drill shirt.
- Bisley Hi Vis Cotton Polo Shirt BK6234 — moisture-wicking dual-layer fabric with cotton against the skin, ribbed collar.
- DNC HiVis Two Tone Cool Breathe Polo Shirt, Short Sleeve 3811 and long sleeve 3813 — 175 gsm polyester micromesh, UPF 50+, sizes XS–5XL and 7XL.
- Hard Yakka Men's Short Sleeve Hi Vis Polo Y19616 — regular fit, UPF 50+, moisture wicking, chest pocket with pen partition.
- Hi Vis Traditional Short Sleeve Polo Shirt 6HVPS and long sleeve 6HVPL — 160 gsm micro mesh with JB’s Dri wicking; AS/NZS 4602.1 Day Only.
- Syzmik Unisex Hi Vis Basic Short Sleeve Polo ZH231 and long sleeve ZH232 — 175 gsm microfibre polyester, UPF 50; the entry-level crew polo.
- KingGee Workcool Vented Spliced Shirt Long Sleeve K54912 — 145 gsm cotton ripstop with underarm and back vents; KingGee lists it as High Visibility Day.
- Women’s fit: DNC Women’s Two Tone Cotton Drill Shirt 3932 — 190 gsm cotton, sizes 8–24, UPF 50+.
Cotton drill or polyester polo?
- 100% cotton drill (155–190 gsm): breathable, UPF 50+ across the DNC range, and DNC states its metal-free cotton garments suit electrical and gas trades. Heavier and slower to dry.
- Polyester micromesh polos (160–175 gsm): lightest and quickest drying; keep them away from hot work and welding.
- Ventilated shirts — Bisley Cool Lightweight and X Airflow, DNC Cool-Breeze, Hard Yakka Vented, Syzmik Rugged Cooling — put mesh at the back yoke and underarms for summer.
- Company logos: embroidery or screen printing on bulk orders — ask for a quote.
- Browse the full hi-vis workwear range, our traffic control vests and the Sydney hi-vis workwear guide; sizing is in the size guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Class D or Class D/N?
Class D/N whenever any part of the shift is in low light or around vehicle headlights; Class D for daylight-only work. Most road, rail and civil sites specify D/N outright — check the site PPE matrix.
Are long sleeves required on construction sites?
AS/NZS 4602.1 does not set sleeve length, but many builders require long sleeves for sun protection. A UPF 50+ cotton drill or ventilated long sleeve is the usual answer.
Which shirts are suitable for rail work?
Those the maker labels for it: DNC lists the 3545 and women’s 3544 as NSW Rail compliant, and Bisley notes the Aus Rail requirements on the BS6166XT. Confirm against the network’s own standard before ordering.
Can you add our company logo?
Yes — embroidery or screen printing on bulk orders. Send the artwork and quantities through the contact page for a quote.
Kitting out a crew? Trade pricing and account terms are available — contact us or call 0457 545 175. Free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200; collection from our Auburn NSW warehouse by arrangement (call first), 7:30am–3:30pm Mon–Fri.