Network Rail has awarded Ballyclare a new contract for hi‐vis polycotton workwear following the completion of a tender process.
Ballyclare said that it was able to secure the deal after satisfying requirements related to garment design and quality, commercial performance as well as laundry and wearer trials.
It already supplies Network Rail with a range of waterproof foul weather garments, and flame retardant and arc flash protection clothing.
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Ballyclare managing director Carlton Greener said: “This is excellent news for us. It underlines the quality of the clothing we are already supplying to Network Rail, and also of the polycotton workwear which is covered by the new contract.
“Our hi‐vis polycotton range has recently been redesigned to provide improved fit with ladies option, better performance and greater value for money. It includes various garments such as jackets, cargo trousers and coveralls, and like all the clothing that Ballyclare supplies to Network Rail, these are in a high visibility orange which is fully compliant with the recently introduced RIS‐3279‐TOM standard.”
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