SUSTAINABLE GARMENTS
INTRODUCING ECOVIZ®
EcoViz® from Leo Workwear is the leading brand of high visibility clothing made from recycled and sustainably sourced fabrics. All EcoViz® products fully conform to ISO 20471 and are constructed from fabrics derived either from recycled post-consumer clothing or recycled plastic bottles.
TRANSPARENCY AND TRACEABILITY
EcoViz® products made from recycled polyester are verified by the recycled yarn manufacturer (such as the UTRUST verification programme by Repreve®), so that you can be sure you’re receiving genuine recycled polyester.
POSITIVE PLANET CERTIFIED
Following all the successes since the launch of #EcoViz in 2019, we are proud to announce we have completed our first year with Positive Planet with the highest award for year one, Bronze! Positive Planet is a third-party organisation that are assisting us on our mission to become Net-Zero by 2050.
RECYCLE FOR REVIVAL
REDUCING OUR IMPACT
BUILT TO LAST
Beyond the EcoViz range, Leo Workwear prioritise sustainability throughout the whole design process for every product.
DURABLE COMPONENTS
At Leo, we choose the best fabrics and reflective tapes to do the job required. Many garments incorporate branded components renowned for their durability, such as YKK® zippers and buttons, VELCRO® brand fasteners and strategically positioned Cordura® panels.
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION
Sustainability is not all about fabrics.
Buying quality products is essential for meeting your environmental goals. That's why all Leo products (not just EcoViz® ones!) are built to withstand the demands of tough working environments again and again.
Designed to last wash after wash, Leo use the most durable components, construct the products to last and test them rigorously to ensure they are not needlessly disposed or replaced.
WASH CYCLES
Clothing is more sustainable when it can withstand more washes. To conform to ISO 20471, garments must be tested and proved to conform up to the number of wash cycles stated on the garment label. More than half of the EcoViz® range conforms to 50 wash cycles, twice the industry standard, so garments last longer and are replaced less.
HEAT APPLIED TAPE
Many higher specification Leo products feature heat applied reflective tape which offers enhanced durability compared to sew-on varieties, ensuring the garment lasts longer. The use of heat applied tape on foul weather products reduces the amount of sealing tape required in the garment, another environmental benefit.
