Bisley cool mesh tee BK1426, hi-vis day only

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee (SKU: BK1426) pairs a breathable mesh fabric with certified daytime visibility for Australian work environments. Built for workers who need comfort, breathability and daytime visibility, the lightweight garment meets AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D certification through its fabric construction and reflective piping placement.

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Who makes the BK1426

Manufactured by Bisley, a trusted Australian workwear specialist since 1987, the BK1426 incorporates decades of expertise in designing functional, durable workwear that meets the unique demands of Australian work environments. The cool mesh tee is built for the challenges faced by workers in hot, physically demanding conditions while maintaining compliance with Australian safety standards.

Key Specifications at a Glance

• SKU: BK1426
• Brand: Bisley Workwear
• Material: 100% polyester cool mesh fabric (140gsm)
• Safety certification: AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D (hi-vis day only)
• Available sizes: XS, Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
• Colour options: black, charcoal, navy, orange, pink, red, royal, yellow, white
• Style: crew neck with reflective piping details

The defining feature of the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 is its mesh fabric construction, designed to address the thermal management challenges faced by workers in Australian conditions.

How the mesh fabric is built

The BK1426 utilises 100% polyester mesh fabric at 140gsm (grams per square metre), representing an optimal balance between durability and breathability. Unlike traditional solid-weave fabrics, mesh construction features an open-weave structure with thousands of tiny perforations that create continuous airflow channels throughout the garment.

This open-weave architecture functions on multiple levels. First, it dramatically increases the fabric's breathability by allowing hot air to escape from the microclimate between the garment and the wearer's skin. As workers move and generate body heat, this heat-laden air is continuously replaced with cooler ambient air, creating a natural ventilation effect that reduces thermal stress.

Second, the mesh structure enhances moisture management through both wicking and evaporation. When workers perspire, the polyester fibres actively wick moisture away from the skin through capillary action, distributing it across a larger surface area within the mesh structure. The open-weave design then maximises evaporative cooling by exposing this moisture to airflow, accelerating the evaporation process that naturally cools the body.

Polyester Performance Properties

The selection of 100% polyester for the BK1426 is strategic, leveraging specific performance characteristics that make this synthetic fibre ideal for active workwear applications. Polyester exhibits exceptional moisture-wicking properties, actively transporting perspiration away from the skin rather than absorbing it like natural fibres. This keeps workers drier and more comfortable throughout long shifts in hot conditions.

Polyester's quick-drying nature means the BK1426 recovers rapidly from perspiration or wet conditions, preventing the clammy, uncomfortable sensation associated with moisture-saturated garments. This quick-dry capability also makes the garment practical for frequent washing, an essential consideration for workwear that may be exposed to dirt, dust, and contaminants daily.

The fabric maintains its shape excellently through repeated wear and washing, resisting the stretching and sagging that can occur with natural fibres. This shape retention ensures the garment maintains its professional appearance and proper fit throughout its service life. Additionally, polyester mesh exhibits superior fade resistance compared to many cotton fabrics, ensuring high-visibility colours retain their brightness even after extensive UV exposure and repeated laundering.

140gsm Weight Specification

The 140gsm fabric weight represents a carefully calibrated balance between durability and comfort. This specification indicates the fabric weighs 140 grams per square metre, placing it in the lightweight category ideal for warm-weather applications. This weight provides sufficient durability to withstand the rigours of industrial environments while remaining light enough to maximise comfort and airflow in hot conditions.

Compared to heavier workwear fabrics (190-310gsm), the 140gsm mesh offers dramatically improved breathability and reduced thermal load. Workers experience less fatigue from carrying the weight of their clothing and enjoy superior ventilation during physical activity. The lightweight construction also makes the garment ideal for layering, allowing workers to add protective layers when needed without excessive bulk.

Strategic Ventilation Design

Beyond the base mesh construction, the BK1426 incorporates strategic design elements that further enhance ventilation performance. Side panels utilise additional mesh construction to maximise airflow in areas prone to heat accumulation. The shoulder-to-sleeve panel configuration creates ventilation channels along the upper body, where heat naturally rises and accumulates during physical activity.

The crew neck styling provides unrestricted airflow around the collar area while maintaining professional appearance. This design allows heat to escape from the upper chest and neck region, areas where workers often experience significant thermal discomfort. The overall panel construction ensures 360-degree breathability, preventing the hot spots that can occur with traditional solid-fabric workwear.

Reflective Piping: Enhanced Visibility for Daytime Safety

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 features strategically placed reflective piping that serves dual purposes: enhancing worker visibility for safety compliance and adding modern visual appeal to the garment's design.

Strategic Reflective Piping Placement

The BK1426 incorporates reflective piping in two critical locations: along the side panels and across the shoulder-to-sleeve panels. This placement follows biomechanical principles, positioning reflective material in areas that maximise visibility from multiple angles as workers move through their tasks.

Side panel reflective piping creates vertical lines of visibility that remain apparent from lateral viewing angles. As workers move, turn, or work side-on to traffic or equipment operators, these reflective elements catch available light and draw attention to the worker's presence. The vertical orientation also helps observers estimate the worker's distance and position more accurately than horizontal reflective elements alone.

Shoulder-to-sleeve panel reflective piping creates highly visible lines across the upper body, the area most likely to be visible above obstacles, equipment, or barriers. This placement ensures workers remain visible even when partially obscured, such as when working behind vehicle doors, equipment, or temporary barriers. The shoulder placement also maximises visibility when workers are bending, kneeling, or working in positions where the torso may not be fully visible.

Reflective Material Technology

The reflective piping on the BK1426 utilises retro-reflective technology, meaning it returns light directly back towards its source rather than scattering it in multiple directions. When vehicle headlights, work lights, or other illumination sources strike the reflective piping, the material's micro-prismatic or glass-bead structure redirects that light back towards the source, creating a bright, eye-catching effect that alerts observers to the worker's presence.

This retro-reflective property is particularly valuable in Australian work environments where early morning starts, late afternoon work, or operations in shadowed areas can create challenging visibility conditions even during daylight hours. While the BK1426 is certified for Day Only use (Class D), the reflective piping still provides enhanced visibility in these transitional lighting conditions, adding an extra margin of safety.

Durability of Reflective Elements

The reflective piping on the BK1426 is designed for long-term performance, maintaining its reflective properties through repeated washing and extended UV exposure. The piping is securely stitched to the garment during manufacturing, creating a durable bond that resists separation or peeling. This construction ensures the safety enhancement provided by the reflective elements remains effective throughout the garment's service life.

Quality reflective piping like that used on the BK1426 maintains its reflective performance for hundreds of wash cycles when properly cared for. This durability makes the garment a cost-effective safety investment, as the reflective elements don't degrade rapidly or require early replacement like lower-quality alternatives might.

AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D certification

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426's certification to AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D represents compliance with Australian and New Zealand standards for high-visibility safety garments, specifically in the "Day Only" classification.

What is AS/NZS 4602.1:2011?

AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 is the joint Australian and New Zealand standard titled "High visibility safety garments - Part 1: Garments for high risk applications." This standard specifies design, performance, and certification requirements for garments intended to make workers visible in hazardous situations where they may be at risk from moving vehicles, mobile equipment, or other hazards related to reduced visibility.

The standard establishes requirements for the area, placement, and performance of fluorescent background material and retro-reflective material on safety garments. These requirements ensure garments provide adequate conspicuity to observers at specified distances under various lighting conditions. Compliance with AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 is often mandated by workplace safety regulations, particularly in construction, roadwork, utilities, and transport industries.

What Class D (day only) covers

Within AS/NZS 4602.1:2011, Class D represents the "Day Only" classification, designed for garments that provide enhanced visibility during daylight hours but are not intended for use during night-time operations or in low-light conditions. Class D garments may include fluorescent background colours and/or reflective materials but do not meet the combined material area requirements for higher visibility classes.

The BK1426's Class D certification indicates it incorporates reflective piping for enhanced visibility while maintaining the lightweight, breathable construction essential for comfort in hot conditions. This classification makes the garment ideal for daytime-only operations where some visibility enhancement is beneficial but full high-visibility certification (Class D/N for day/night use) is not required.

Appropriate Applications for Class D Garments

Class D garments like the BK1426 are appropriate for numerous workplace scenarios where daytime visibility enhancement provides safety benefits without the need for full day/night high-visibility certification. These applications include:

Construction Sites (Daytime Operations): Workers performing tasks on construction sites during daylight hours where enhanced visibility helps equipment operators and vehicle drivers identify personnel locations. The reflective piping provides additional conspicuity when workers move through areas with varying light conditions, such as when moving between shadowed and sun-lit zones.

Industrial Facilities: Manufacturing plants, warehouses, and industrial complexes where workers share space with mobile equipment operators. The visibility enhancement helps forklift operators, crane operators, and vehicle drivers identify pedestrian workers, reducing collision risks.

Roadwork and Civil Construction (Low-Traffic Areas): Daytime roadwork operations in areas with controlled traffic or lower vehicle speeds where Class D visibility provides appropriate protection. For high-speed traffic areas or night operations, higher visibility classes would typically be required.

Outdoor Labour and Grounds Maintenance: Landscape maintenance, municipal services, and outdoor facilities management where workers may be partially obscured by vegetation, equipment, or terrain features. The reflective elements help ensure workers remain visible to equipment operators and vehicle drivers.

When to Choose Higher Visibility Classes

While the BK1426 provides excellent performance for Class D applications, certain workplace scenarios require higher visibility classifications. Workers and safety managers should select garments with Class D/N (day and night) or Class N (night only) certification when operations occur during twilight or darkness, in high-traffic areas with fast-moving vehicles, in areas with poor visibility due to weather or environmental conditions, or when workplace risk assessments identify the need for maximum visibility protection.

Many workers find value in having both Class D garments like the BK1426 for comfortable daytime wear and higher-visibility garments for situations requiring maximum conspicuity. This approach balances comfort and safety while ensuring compliance with varying workplace requirements.

Construction and Design Features: Built for Workwear Performance

Beyond its mesh fabric and reflective elements, the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 incorporates numerous design features and construction details that enhance its functionality, durability, and user experience in demanding work environments.

Crew Neck Styling

The BK1426 features crew neck styling, a classic design that provides versatility and comfort. The crew neck design allows unrestricted movement of the head and neck, essential for workers who perform tasks requiring frequent looking up, down, or side-to-side. Unlike higher collar designs, the crew neck maximises ventilation around the neck area, preventing heat accumulation in this sensitive region.

The neckline is finished with reinforced stitching to prevent stretching and maintain shape through repeated wear and washing. This attention to construction detail ensures the garment maintains its professional appearance and proper fit throughout its service life, avoiding the stretched, sagging necklines that can occur with lower-quality garments.

Panel Construction

The BK1426 utilises strategic panel construction rather than simple tube construction, creating a better fit and enhanced functionality. Side panels are specifically cut and positioned to follow the natural contours of the human torso, providing a more athletic, contemporary fit than traditional straight-cut designs.

Shoulder-to-sleeve panels are engineered to allow free arm movement without binding or riding up during reaching, lifting, or overhead work. This panel construction reduces fabric bunching in the underarm area, a common complaint with simple tube-construction garments. The improved fit not only enhances comfort but also improves the garment's professional appearance, helping workers maintain a neat, competent image.

Seam Construction and Stitching

All seams on the BK1426 utilise reinforced stitching designed to withstand the stresses of industrial wear. Critical stress points, such as shoulder seams and side seams, receive additional reinforcement to prevent separation or failure during normal use. The stitching uses industrial-grade polyester thread that resists degradation from UV exposure, washing chemicals, and mechanical stress.

Seams are finished to prevent fraying and unravelling, even after repeated washing or if minor damage occurs to the seam line. This finish quality extends the garment's service life by preventing small tears or snags from propagating along seam lines, a common failure mode in lower-quality workwear.

Hem Construction

The bottom hem of the BK1426 is constructed with a clean finish that prevents curling and maintains its shape through repeated washing. The hem length is designed to provide appropriate coverage without excessive length that might interfere with work tasks or create snagging hazards. The hem sits comfortably at the waistline, staying in place during movement without riding up excessively.

Size Range and Fit

The BK1426 is available in eight sizes from XS through 4XL, accommodating a wide range of body types and worker preferences. This extensive size range ensures workers can find a proper fit that provides comfort and appropriate coverage.

The sizing follows standard Australian workwear measurements, making it straightforward for workers to select their appropriate size based on chest measurements and preferences for fitted versus relaxed fit. The mesh fabric's natural stretch provides some accommodation for size variations while maintaining shape and appearance.

Colour Options: Versatility for Diverse Workplace Requirements

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 is available in nine distinct colours, providing versatility for different workplace requirements, corporate branding needs, and visibility preferences.

High-Visibility Colours

Yellow: The yellow option provides excellent daytime visibility, leveraging the human eye's heightened sensitivity to yellow wavelengths. This colour stands out effectively against most industrial backgrounds, making it an excellent choice for construction sites, roadwork, and outdoor operations where enhanced visibility is beneficial.

Orange: Similarly high-visibility, orange provides excellent conspicuity against natural and industrial backgrounds. Orange is particularly effective in areas with green vegetation, as the complementary colour contrast makes workers highly visible. This colour is popular in civil construction, utilities, and outdoor industrial applications.

Professional Colours

Navy: Navy blue provides a professional, clean appearance while still offering the comfort and performance benefits of the mesh construction. This colour is ideal for roles requiring a more corporate appearance, such as supervisors, quality control personnel, or customer-facing positions. Navy also shows dirt and stains less readily than lighter colours, reducing the frequency of washing required to maintain professional appearance.

Black: Black offers the most professional, sophisticated appearance while maintaining all the functional benefits of the BK1426 design. This colour is excellent for indoor industrial environments, warehouse operations, and situations where high-visibility colours are not required. Black also provides excellent stain resistance and maintains its appearance through extended wear.

Charcoal: Charcoal provides a middle ground between black's professional appearance and lighter colours' visibility. This colour works well in mixed indoor/outdoor environments and provides a modern, contemporary look while being practical for industrial use.

Additional Colour Options

White: White provides a clean, fresh appearance ideal for food processing, pharmaceutical, and clean-room environments where light colours help identify contamination quickly. While white requires more frequent washing to maintain appearance, it creates an impression of cleanliness and hygiene valuable in certain industries.

Red: Red offers good visibility while providing a distinctive appearance useful for team identification or role differentiation. This colour can help quickly identify specific work crews or supervisory personnel in busy work environments.

Royal Blue: Royal blue provides vibrant colour while maintaining professional appearance. This colour is popular for corporate branding applications and provides good visibility against most industrial backgrounds.

Pink: Pink offers distinctive colour for organisations seeking to support breast cancer awareness or provide diverse colour options for team identification. This unconventional workwear colour helps workers stand out in environments where traditional workwear colours are ubiquitous.

Colour Selection Considerations

When selecting colours for the BK1426, organisations should consider several factors beyond simple aesthetic preference. Workplace safety requirements may mandate or recommend high-visibility colours for certain roles or locations. Corporate branding guidelines often specify approved colours for employee uniforms. Practical considerations such as stain visibility and washing frequency may influence colour selection, with darker colours showing stains less readily but lighter colours indicating contamination more clearly.

Many organisations choose to use different colours to designate different roles, departments, or skill levels within their workforce. This colour-coding can improve operational efficiency by making it easy to identify who to approach for specific information or assistance. The BK1426's extensive colour range supports this application while maintaining consistent quality and performance across all colour options.

Care and Maintenance: Maximising Service Life and Performance

Proper care and maintenance of the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 ensures the garment delivers maximum service life while maintaining its appearance, performance, and safety features. Following appropriate care procedures protects your investment and ensures the garment continues providing reliable protection and comfort.

Washing Instructions

The BK1426 should be machine washed in cold water using a normal or gentle cycle. Cold water washing protects the fabric's colour vibrancy, prevents shrinkage, and reduces energy consumption compared to hot water washing. Use a mild laundry detergent appropriate for synthetic fabrics, avoiding harsh detergents with additives that might affect the fabric's moisture-wicking properties.

Crucially, do not use fabric softener when washing the BK1426. Fabric softeners coat polyester fibres with a waxy residue that interferes with the fabric's moisture-wicking capabilities, reducing the garment's ability to pull perspiration away from the skin and manage moisture effectively. This coating also reduces breathability, negating one of the garment's primary performance features.

When washing high-visibility colours (yellow and orange), wash these garments separately from dark colours for the first several washes to prevent any colour transfer. Once colours are set, the BK1426 can be washed with like colours without concern for bleeding or transfer.

Turn garments inside out before washing to protect the reflective piping and exterior fabric from abrasion during the wash cycle. This simple step extends the life of reflective elements and preserves the garment's appearance. Do not overload the washing machine, as overcrowding prevents proper cleaning and increases wear from excessive friction between garments.

Drying Procedures

The BK1426 can be tumble dried on low to medium heat settings. Remove the garment promptly when the cycle completes to minimise wrinkles and prevent over-drying, which can damage synthetic fibres over time. The polyester mesh fabric dries quickly, so shorter drying times are typically sufficient compared to natural fibre garments.

Alternatively, line drying is an excellent option for the BK1426 and can extend the garment's service life by avoiding the mechanical stress and heat exposure of tumble drying. The quick-drying nature of the mesh fabric means the garment will air dry rapidly, often within a few hours in normal conditions. When line drying, hang the garment in a shaded area to prevent direct UV exposure that might fade colours over extended periods.

Do not dry clean the BK1426, as the chemicals used in dry cleaning can damage polyester fibres and affect the fabric's performance properties. The garment is specifically designed for easy machine washing and does not require or benefit from dry cleaning.

Stain Removal

Address stains promptly for best results. For common industrial stains like oil, grease, or dirt, pre-treat the affected area with a stain remover designed for synthetic fabrics before washing. Apply the stain remover, let it sit for 10-15 minutes to penetrate the stain, then wash as normal.

For oil and grease stains, dish soap can be effective as a pre-treatment. Apply a small amount directly to the stain, gently work it into the fabric, then wash. The quick-drying, non-absorbent nature of polyester actually works in your favour for stain removal, as stains tend to sit on the surface rather than penetrating deeply into the fibres.

Do not use chlorine bleach on the BK1426, as bleach can damage polyester fibres, cause yellowing of white fabrics, and dramatically fade coloured fabrics. If whitening is necessary for white or light-coloured garments, use oxygen-based bleach alternatives according to product directions.

Storage

Store the BK1426 in a clean, dry location away from direct sunlight when not in use. Ensure garments are completely clean and dry before storage to prevent mildew or odour development. Fold garments loosely or hang them to prevent permanent creasing.

For long-term storage, keep garments in breathable garment bags or containers rather than sealed plastic bags. This allows any residual moisture to escape and prevents the musty odours that can develop in completely sealed environments.

Inspection and Replacement

Regularly inspect the BK1426 for signs of wear, damage, or degradation that might affect its performance or safety properties. Check seams for separation or weakening, examine reflective piping for delamination or damage, and assess overall fabric condition for excessive wear or thinning.

Replace garments when they show significant wear, when reflective elements are damaged or degraded, when fabric develops holes or tears, or when fading becomes significant enough to affect visibility (for high-visibility colours). While the BK1426 is designed for durability, regular replacement ensures workers always have garments that provide appropriate protection and professional appearance.

Expected Service Life

With proper care, the BK1426 typically provides 12-24 months of regular use in moderate-intensity environments. Factors affecting service life include frequency of wear, work environment harshness, washing frequency and method, and overall care quality. Workers in particularly harsh environments or those wearing the garment daily may experience shorter service life, while those in less demanding environments or with rotation between multiple garments may see extended service life.

Cost-effectiveness over the garment's life

Value on the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 rests on comfort, safety features and durability rather than on any single specification.

What the mesh adds over a cotton tee

Compared with basic cotton t-shirts, the BK1426 adds moisture management, faster drying, added durability, visibility from the reflective piping, and fade resistance that holds the garment's appearance.

Service Life Cost

When evaluating the true cost of the BK1426, consider cost per wear over the garment's service life. Assuming 12-24 months of regular use with three wears per week, the garment provides 156-312 wears during its service life. This calculates to excellent cost-per-wear value, making it highly cost-effective for regular workplace use.

The durable polyester construction typically outlasts basic cotton t-shirts in industrial environments, where abrasion, frequent washing, and UV exposure quickly degrade natural fibre garments. The BK1426's fade resistance and shape retention mean it maintains professional appearance longer, potentially extending replacement intervals compared to garments that show visible wear more quickly.

Productivity and Comfort Value

The BK1426's exceptional breathability and moisture management provide productivity benefits that, while difficult to quantify precisely, represent real value to organisations. Workers who remain cooler and more comfortable experience less fatigue, maintain better focus, and potentially work more safely than those suffering from heat stress or discomfort from moisture-saturated garments.

In hot Australian conditions, the difference between wearing a standard cotton t-shirt and the BK1426's mesh construction can be substantial in terms of worker comfort. This comfort improvement can translate to reduced breaks for cooling, improved morale, and potentially reduced turnover in physically demanding roles where heat stress is a significant challenge.

Safety Value

The reflective piping and AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D certification provide safety value beyond the garment's modest cost. Enhanced visibility reduces the risk of incidents involving mobile equipment, vehicles, or other visibility-related hazards. While impossible to assign a precise dollar value to injury prevention, the safety enhancement provided by the BK1426's visibility features represents significant value relative to garments without these features.

Organisations with safety-conscious cultures often find that investing in appropriate safety garments like the BK1426 demonstrates commitment to worker welfare, potentially improving safety culture and worker engagement beyond the direct safety benefits of the garments themselves.

Bulk Purchase Considerations

Organisations purchasing multiple BK1426 garments to outfit crews or teams may be eligible for volume discounts that further improve value. Contact Done Right Safety directly to enquire about bulk orders. Even without formal discounts, the economies of standardising on a single garment style can provide administrative value through simplified inventory management, easier replacement, and consistent professional appearance across the workforce.

Bisley Brand: Australian Workwear Excellence Since 1987

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 represents the expertise and commitment to quality that has established Bisley Workwear as a leading Australian workwear manufacturer since 1987.

Bisley's Australian Heritage

Bisley Workwear has been designing, manufacturing, and distributing workwear specifically for Australian conditions for over 35 years. This extensive experience in the Australian market means Bisley understands the unique challenges faced by workers in this country's diverse climates, from tropical Queensland to temperate southern regions, from arid interior conditions to humid coastal environments.

This Australian focus is evident in design choices like the BK1426's lightweight mesh construction, ideal for Australian heat, and UV-resistant fabrics appropriate for high UV exposure conditions common across the continent. Bisley's products are designed to meet Australian standards compliance requirements, ensuring garments provide appropriate protection for local regulatory requirements.

Innovation and Technology

Bisley consistently incorporates innovative technologies into their workwear range, including Fresche antimicrobial treatment for odour control and hygiene, advanced mesh ventilation systems for thermal management, bonded fleece with TPU for weather protection, and inherent flame-resistant fabrics for hazardous environments.

The BK1426's mesh construction and reflective piping placement demonstrate Bisley's commitment to combining traditional workwear durability with modern performance features. The result is garments that meet contemporary workers' expectations for comfort and functionality while maintaining the toughness required for demanding work environments.

Quality Standards

Bisley maintains consistent quality standards across their entire product range. This commitment is evident in details like YKK zippers throughout their garment range, reinforced stitching at stress points, preshrunk fabrics to maintain sizing, colourfast materials for maintained appearance, and compliance with relevant Australian standards.

These quality standards mean workers can trust that Bisley products will perform reliably in demanding conditions. The brand's reputation has been built on this consistency, making Bisley a go-to choice for workers and organisations seeking dependable workwear solutions.

Comprehensive Product Range

Beyond the BK1426, Bisley offers a comprehensive range of workwear products including shirts, pants, shorts, outerwear, and accessories. This complete range allows organisations to outfit their workforce entirely with Bisley products, ensuring consistent quality, compatible styling, and simplified procurement.

The BK1426 coordinates well with other Bisley products, allowing workers to create complete workwear wardrobes that provide appropriate protection and comfort for varying conditions. For example, workers might pair the BK1426 with Bisley work pants in matching colours for a coordinated professional appearance, or layer it under Bisley jackets when weather requires additional protection.

Purchasing Information: How to Order the BK1426

Purchasing the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 from Done Right Safety is straightforward, with options for individual purchases or bulk orders to outfit entire teams or organisations.

Direct Purchase

Individual workers or organisations can purchase the BK1426 directly through Done Right Safety's online store at https://donerightsafety.com.au/product/bisley-cool-mesh-tee/bk1426. The online purchasing process allows you to select size and colour, specify quantity, and complete purchase securely through Done Right Safety's e-commerce platform.

The online product page shows the size and colour combinations listed for the BK1426.

Bulk Orders and Corporate Accounts

Organisations requiring multiple BK1426 garments to outfit crews, teams, or entire workforces should contact Done Right Safety directly to discuss bulk order options. Bulk purchasing may provide access to volume discounts, dedicated account management, streamlined ordering processes, customised invoicing and payment terms, and direct shipping to your workplace or multiple locations.

Corporate accounts with Done Right Safety provide ongoing value for organisations with regular workwear needs, simplifying the procurement process and ensuring consistent access to quality safety products.

Customisation Options

For organisations seeking to enhance branding or identification, the BK1426 offers potential for embroidery or heat transfer customisation with company logos, worker names, or role identifications. Contact Done Right Safety to discuss customisation options, minimum order quantities, pricing, and turnaround times for custom-decorated garments.

Customisation can enhance the professional appearance of your workforce while providing clear identification that improves security and helps customers or visitors identify appropriate personnel to approach for assistance.

Delivery and Returns

Done Right Safety provides delivery throughout Australia, with shipping options ranging from standard delivery to express services for urgent requirements. Delivery timeframes and costs vary based on destination and selected shipping method. The checkout process provides specific delivery estimates and costs before you complete your purchase.

Done Right Safety maintains customer-focused return and exchange policies, recognising that sizing uncertainties can make it challenging to order correct sizes for all workers. Review the specific return policy on the Done Right Safety website or contact customer service for detailed information about returns, exchanges, and warranty coverage.

Where the BK1426 is worn

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 combines breathability with daytime visibility, which makes it suitable for workplace applications across a range of industries.

Construction Sites (Daytime Operations)

Construction workers performing tasks during daylight hours find the BK1426 ideal for combining comfort with appropriate visibility. The lightweight mesh fabric manages heat effectively during physically demanding tasks like carpentry, general labour, and site preparation. The reflective piping ensures workers remain visible to equipment operators navigating the site, while the durable polyester construction withstands the abrasions and snags common in construction environments.

Road Work and Civil Construction

Road maintenance crews, civil construction teams, and infrastructure workers operating in controlled traffic areas during daylight benefit from the BK1426's combination of visibility and comfort. While high-traffic areas typically require full day/night high-visibility garments, many road work scenarios involve work zones with controlled access, reduced speed limits, or complete traffic closures where Class D visibility provides appropriate protection.

The exceptional breathability of the mesh construction is particularly valuable for road work, which often involves extended periods working in direct sun on heat-absorbing asphalt surfaces. The moisture-wicking properties help workers manage perspiration in these challenging thermal conditions, reducing heat stress risk during long shifts.

Industrial Facilities and Manufacturing

Workers in manufacturing plants, processing facilities, and industrial complexes benefit from the BK1426's combination of comfort and enhanced visibility. The reflective piping helps forklift operators, crane operators, and vehicle drivers identify pedestrian workers in busy industrial environments where multiple activities occur simultaneously.

The antimicrobial properties of polyester fabric help reduce odour development during extended wear, valuable in environments where workers may not have opportunity to change garments during shifts. The quick-drying nature of the fabric is beneficial in humid industrial environments or situations where workers may encounter water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids during normal operations.

Warehousing and Logistics

Warehouse personnel, order pickers, and logistics workers appreciate the BK1426's lightweight comfort during the constant movement characteristic of these roles. The enhanced visibility from reflective piping improves safety in environments shared with material handling equipment, while the breathable fabric manages the heat generated by physical activity.

The professional appearance of the BK1426 in colours like navy or black makes it suitable for roles that may involve customer interaction, such as shipping/receiving personnel who interface with delivery drivers or customers collecting orders. The garment's easy-care properties are valuable in logistics environments where soiling from packaging materials is common.

Outdoor Labour and Grounds Maintenance

Landscape maintenance crews, municipal workers, and outdoor facilities personnel benefit from the BK1426's UV-resistant polyester construction and exceptional breathability during physically demanding outdoor work. The visibility enhancement from reflective piping improves safety when workers operate near roadways or in areas shared with vehicle traffic.

The quick-drying properties are particularly valuable for outdoor workers who may encounter rain, irrigation systems, or morning dew. The fabric dries rapidly, preventing the prolonged discomfort of wearing wet garments. The fade-resistant polyester maintains colour vibrancy despite extended UV exposure, ensuring the garment maintains its professional appearance throughout its service life.

General Labour and Trades

Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other trades working in residential or commercial settings during daytime hours find the BK1426 provides comfortable, professional-appearing workwear appropriate for customer-facing situations. The garment can be worn alone in hot conditions or as a base layer under trade-specific protective garments when required.

Selecting the right size for the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 keeps the fit comfortable and the panel construction working as intended.

Standard Sizing Chart

The BK1426 follows standard Australian workwear sizing based on chest measurements. XS typically fits chest sizes 85-90cm (33-35 inches), Small fits 90-95cm (35-37 inches), Medium fits 95-100cm (37-39 inches), Large fits 100-107cm (39-42 inches), XL fits 107-115cm (42-45 inches), 2XL fits 115-125cm (45-49 inches), 3XL fits 125-135cm (49-53 inches), and 4XL fits 135-145cm (53-57 inches).

These measurements represent the actual chest circumference measured around the fullest part of the chest under the arms. The garment is cut with appropriate ease to allow comfortable movement and proper fit without being overly tight or excessively loose.

Fit Preferences

Workers should consider their fit preference when selecting size. Those preferring a closer, more athletic fit that minimises excess fabric should select their size based on the middle to upper end of the size range. Workers preferring a looser, more relaxed fit with additional ease for movement and comfort might consider sizing up one size from their measured chest size.

The mesh fabric's inherent stretch provides some accommodation for size variations while maintaining shape. However, selecting the most appropriate size based on measurements and preferences ensures the best performance and appearance.

Layering Considerations

If the BK1426 will be worn over base layers or under protective garments, consider how these layers will affect fit. Workers planning to wear the garment over long-sleeve base layers in cooler months might consider sizing up slightly to accommodate the additional layer without creating tightness or restriction.

Conversely, if the garment will be worn as a standalone outer layer in hot conditions, standard sizing based on chest measurements typically provides the best fit. The crew neck design accommodates under-layer collars comfortably without excessive bunching.

Trying On Considerations

When trying on the BK1426, perform typical work movements to ensure the garment provides appropriate freedom of movement. Raise arms overhead, reach across the body, bend forward, and twist to verify the garment doesn't bind, ride up excessively, or restrict movement. Check that the crew neck sits comfortably without being too tight or too loose.

Examine the overall length to ensure the garment provides appropriate coverage without being so long it creates a sloppy appearance or so short it rides up excessively during movement. The hem should sit comfortably at the waistline with slight overlap of the waistband when standing normally.

The verdict on the BK1426

The Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 balances comfort with daytime visibility for Australian workers who need breathable workwear. The garment carries AS/NZS 4602.1:2011 Class D certification and a mesh fabric that keeps workers cooler in demanding conditions.

Whether you're a construction worker facing Australian summer heat, an industrial worker requiring enhanced visibility around mobile equipment, a logistics professional seeking comfortable, professional workwear, or an outdoor labourer needing breathable protection from the sun, the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 provides the features, comfort, and protection you need to perform your job safely and comfortably.

The BK1426 comes from Bisley, an Australian workwear specialist since 1987, and is sold through Done Right Safety.

Order the Bisley Cool Mesh Tee BK1426 from Done Right Safety for delivery throughout Australia, with the full size and colour range shown on the listing.