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Vests, polos, shirts & jackets

Hi-Vis Embroidery Digitising

Hi-vis embroidery digitising for AS/NZS 4602.1 workwear means a company logo that sits on the fluoro background, stays off the retroreflective tape and does not turn thin polyester stiff or puckered. We keep the density and stitch count low and size the logo to the space you actually have. One flat price per design, back in 4 to 8 hours, so files sent during the Australian working day usually return the same day.

Low density and stitch count for fluoro polyester
Logos kept off the retroreflective tape
Sized to sit within the background area
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Digitising since 2015
Send the logo and the garment
Vest, polo, work shirt or jacket
From A$10 per design
Low density for thin fluoro fabric
Placed on background, clear of the tape
Stabilising underlay for mesh and knits

Free quote, nothing to pay now. Need rush, formats or notes? Use the full form

AS/NZS 4602.1
Garments we build files for
D, N, D/N
Classes the standard covers
Flat
Price per design, not per stitch
Unlimited
Revisions, no time limit
4 to 8h
Standard delivery
At a glance

Hi-vis embroidery digitising specs

GarmentsAS/NZS 4602.1 vests, polos, long-sleeve work shirts, hoodies and jackets
FabricThin fluorescent polyester, solid or open mesh
PlacementOn the fluoro background, never on, across or cutting into the retroreflective tape
DensityKept low, with a modest stitch count, so the garment stays flat and flexible
ComplianceThe garment supplier or manufacturer is responsible for the garment's compliance; we build the embroidery file
Files deliveredDST, PES, EXP or your format, plus a stitch simulation preview
PriceFlat rate per design, set by complexity, invoiced in AUD; rush +50%. See the price table below
TurnaroundStandard 4 to 8 hours · Rush 2 to 4 hours · Super rush 1 to 2 hours, 24/7
Site and road wear

Branding that leaves the fluoro alone

In Australia and New Zealand, hi-vis work clothing is made to AS/NZS 4602.1. The standard sorts garments into day (D), night (N) and day/night (D/N) classes, built from fluorescent background fabric, retroreflective tape or both. A logo has to live around that design, not on top of it.

That means the logo goes on the background areas, usually the chest, and never over the tape. It also means building for the fabric: fluoro polyester is thin, and a dense file made for a cotton polo will pucker it. We keep the density and stitch count down and add a stabilising underlay, so the vest or shirt still sits flat.

Branding the rest of the crew's gear? See workwear digitising for work shirts, jackets and caps, and chest logo sizing for keeping small logos readable.

We build the embroidery file and nothing more. Whether the decorated garment still complies is for the garment supplier or manufacturer to confirm, so check their decoration guidance before you stitch.

Hi-vis garment builds
GarmentFabricPlacementBuild note
Vest (solid)Fluoro polyesterChest, on the backgroundLow density, stable underlay
Vest (mesh)Open polyester meshChestStabiliser and the lightest fill that covers
Hi-vis polo or work shirtPolyester knit or drillLeft chest, clear of the tapeUnderlay for stretch
Hi-vis jacketCoated or bonded polyesterChest; back only where the supplier allowsLight coverage
Standard summary

Garment classes in AS/NZS 4602.1

A general summary of the classes. Check the standard itself, or the garment supplier's documentation, for your garment.

ClassIntended useWhat the garment relies on
DDaytimeFluorescent background material
NNight-timeRetroreflective tape seen in headlights or other light
D/NDay and nightFluorescent background with retroreflective tape

Embroidery that covers background fabric or tape reduces what can be seen. Keep logos small and on the background, and follow the garment supplier's decoration guidance. Standard details: AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 listing.

Placement

Where a logo can sit on hi-vis

  • On the fluoro background, never on, across or cutting into the retroreflective tape
  • The chest is the usual spot on vests, polos and work shirts
  • A modest size, so the background stays as visible as possible
  • Back logos only where the garment supplier allows decoration there
  • Mesh vests: the lightest fill with stabiliser, or a heat-applied logo instead
Pricing

Hi-vis embroidery digitising prices

DesignPriceNotes
Hi-vis logo fileA$10Per design, built low density for fluoro polyester
Detailed logoA$15Icons, fills or extra colours
Vector artwork for heat transfersA$8If you prefer a transfer; see vector conversion
Rush (2–4 hours)+50%Added to the base price of the design
Super rush (1–2 hours)+50%Added to the base price of the design

Flat rate per design, not per 1,000 stitches. Every price includes all machine formats, a stitch simulation preview and unlimited revisions with no time limit. Standard delivery is 4–8 hours, 24/7.

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What to send

What we need for your hi-vis logo

  • Company logo in any file format
  • Garment: solid vest, mesh vest, polo, work shirt or jacket
  • AS/NZS 4602.1 class (D, N or D/N), if you know it
  • Placement and size in mm, or ask us to size it
  • Thread colours that stand out on yellow or orange
  • Machine format your embroidery machines use
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How it works

From company logo to hi-vis file

Send the logo and garment
Vest, polo, shirt or jacket, solid or mesh.
We hand digitise it light
Low density, sized for the background area.
Check the preview
Approve size and placement; revisions are unlimited.
FAQs

Hi-vis embroidery digitising questions

On the fluorescent background, usually the chest, and clear of the retroreflective tape. The embroidery should not cover, cut into or break the tape.
Anything that covers the background fabric or tape reduces the visible area. Compliance of the finished garment is the responsibility of the garment supplier or manufacturer, so check their decoration guidance. We build the file and keep the logo small.
Fluoro polyester is thin, and a heavy file pulls it out of shape. A hi-vis build keeps the density and stitch count low and uses a stabilising underlay so the garment stays flat.
Yes, with the lightest fill that still covers and a stabiliser behind it. Many suppliers choose a solid-front vest or a heat-applied logo for mesh.
Both are common. Embroidery lasts well through washing; a transfer is lighter on thin fabric. We digitise the embroidered logo and can also supply vector artwork for transfers.
Dark colours such as black or navy stand out against yellow and orange. Send your brand colours and you will see the result in the stitch preview.
Each hi-vis logo file has one flat price set by its complexity, invoiced in AUD, with all machine formats and unlimited revisions included; see the price table on this page or the full price list. Rush (2 to 4 hours) and super rush (1 to 2 hours) add 50%.
Related hi-vis pages

Send your logo and hi-vis garment

We'll hand digitise a light, modest file that sits on the fluoro background and stays off the tape, at a flat price per design.

Low density for fluoro polyester
Kept clear of the reflective tape
Unlimited revisions, no time limit

New registered business? Your first design is free: one Simple or Medium design at standard turnaround. How the free first design works
Ordering for clients or in volume? See trade & distributor accounts.

1
Standard: 4–8 hours
Flat price per design, 24/7
2
Rush: 2–4 hours
+50% on the base price
3
Super rush: 1–2 hours
+50% on the base price
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