A GUIDE TO OUR ICONS
Antimicrobial
Minimise bacteria and odours with Hard Yakka’s range of garments treated with antimicrobial finish. You’ll end the day as fresh as you started.
Articulated Fit
Designed with a full range of movement in mind, the Hard Yakka articulated fit features strategically placed darting and engineered seams for the ultimate in comfort.
Hi-Visibility Day
Hard Yakka products that feature fabrics with naturally breathable properties, to keep you cool and comfortable all day.
Cool Flow
Engineered ventillation placed in high heat zones to allow air to flow through to the body, improving breathability and keeping the wearer cool and comfortable.
Cordura
Cordura reinforcement offers the ultimate in toughness, standing up to abrasion, tears and scuffs with ease.
Easy Care
Washing and ironing are a breeze for garments featuring the Easy Care icon. You’ll look smarter for longer with minimal effort when you choose Easy Care.
Durable Water Repellant
Durable water repellent finish sheds water from the garments surface.
Dyneema®
Dyneema® fiber is 15 times strongerthan steel, floats on water and issoft as silk. Dyneema® makes yourproduct durable, lightweight and comfortable.
Hi-Visibility Day
A garment that uses high-visibility materials for daytime use only. The high-visibility material must encircle the upper torso. Complies with AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High-Visibility Safety Garments Class Day.
Hi-Visibility Night
For use in day, night, dawn, dusk or in poor weather conditions where there is illumination from headlights. Complies with AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High-Visibility Safety Garments Class Day/Night.
Hi-Visibility Day Night
Garments designed for night use using retro reflected light. Complies with AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 High-Visibility Safety Garments Class Night.
Knee Pad Pockets
In built provision for knee pads to be inserted into the pants and held in place.
Moisture Management
Fabrics designed to keep you dry and comfortable: moisture wicking, quick drying and breathable.
Reflectec
Reflective tape used on Hi-Visibility night garments.
Ripstop
Ripstop fabrics have been woven to be highly tear and rip resistant.
Stain Repellent
Bionic finish is a stain repellent that keeps your garments looking good for longer.
Stretch
Features stretch for the ultimate in comfort by allowing for a full range of movement, no matter what the task at hand is.
Supercrease
We know it’s important to look good no matter what the day throws at you. Hard Yakka garments treated with Supercrease will ensure you look as polished and sharp at the end of the day as you did at the start of the day.
Waterproof
Garments constructed with waterproof fabrics and have been seam sealed to prevent water penetrating the inside of the garment.
Triple Stitching
Triple stitching assists with the reinforcement of the garment in stress points to make it extra tough and durable.
Excellent UPF Rating
An Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating for Ultraviolet Radiation transmitted through a fabric onto the skin. Look for garments with a 50+ rating to be assured of excellent protection. Complies with AS/NZS 4399:1996 Sun Protection Clothing Classification.
Classic Fit
A traditional wider and looser fit straight from waist down with a mid-rise.
Relaxed Fit
A comfort fit that sits on the hip and is looser around the body, yet not baggy.
Slim Fit
Designed with a full range of movement in mind, the Hard Yakka articulated fit features strategically placed darting and engineered seams for the ultimate in comfort.
Seam Sealed
Seam Sealing is the process of treating the stitch holes and seams in gear made from waterproof fabric to prevent them from leaking when it rains or snows to achieve maximum waterproof-ness.