Why We Partner With Regatta Professional: Rugged, Responsible, Reliable
At ColorCoded Workwear, we believe that true quality in corporate and workwear means garments that perform day after day, no matter the weather, while respecting both people and planet. That’s why Regatta Professional is one of the brands we’re proud to promote, it hits all those marks. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen first hand how their durability, sustainable strides, and competitive pricing make them a consistent favourite with our clients.
🧵 A Heritage of Performance
Since its inception in 1981, Regatta has built its reputation in outdoor gear - from hiking jackets to shell layers, and over time their Professional line has adapted that heritage into workwear for daily demands.
What this means for you: materials and design that are tested in tough conditions, reliable weather protection, practical cuts, and features that matter (pockets, reinforced points, visibility, waterproofing).
⚙️ Key Technology & Fabric Features
Regatta Professional workwear includes a wide range of fabric technologies engineered for durability and functionality. Here are some of the features that stand out:
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Durazone fabric & Softshell Durazone: Ripstop or reinforced zones at high wear points to increase resistance to abrasion and wear-and-tear.
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Isotex & Hydrafort waterproof / weatherproof fabrics: For wet, windy environments, and “active fit” stretch options to ensure comfort and freedom of movement.
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High visibility and safety features: Including EN ISO 20471 compliance, reflective trims, and directional reflection technologies.
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Honestly Made / Recycled ranges: Softshells, fleeces, insulation layers etc made from 100% recycled polyester or high proportions of recycled material.
🌱 Sustainability & Ethical Practices
Beyond durability and performance, Regatta Professional has made solid commitments in ethics, environment, and product sustainability:
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Sustainable fibres in every product by 2025: Regatta is working to ensure that all its workwear products contain sustainable fibres, whether natural or synthetic.
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Certifications & partnerships: Membership of the Ethical Trade Initiative, use of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition and the Higg Index for measuring environmental/social impact, and ongoing work to eliminate harmful chemicals and improve labelling and packaging.
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Product safety & testing: All workwear meets required safety & performance standards (fabric testing, durability, wash-frequency handling, etc.).
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Community & worker welfare programmes: Regatta runs health, education, hygiene programmes in some factories; supports local communities; and has established ethical labour practices via ETI’s base code.
💡 Value Delivered: What Regatta Professional Offers
Here’s what choosing Regatta Professional through ColorCoded Workwear means in practical, everyday terms:
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Robust longevity: You get garments that hold up under tough use, repeated washes, weather, frequent wear. Less frequent replacement needed.
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Protection in harsh conditions: Waterproof, windproof, hi-vis where required. Keeps teams safer, more comfortable, less prone to weather-related issues.
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Sustainable credentials without premium cost: Regatta strikes a balance, strong sustainability goals, with pricing that doesn’t make it prohibitively costly.
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Decoration-friendly blanks: Unbranded, clean surfaces on many items ready for printing, embroidery etc. Good base materials.
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Inclusive sizes, wide product range: Jackets, over trousers, mid-layers, hi-vis, waterproofs etc. Lots of choice to ensure uniformity across teams.
🔍 Examples of Regatta Professional in Action
Here are a few products that highlight what Regatta does well:
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Sandstorm Ripstop Softshell (TRA651), Ripstop softshell with reinforced Dura zone zones, wind and water resistance, reflective trims. Great for outdoor or exposed work sites.
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Honestly Made Recycled Fleece Jacket (TRF628 / TRF618) Warm, lightweight fleece made from 100% recycled fibres; good layering piece with pockets and logo-free external branding.
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X-Pro Prolite Eco-Stretch Performance Softshell (TRA710) Stretchy, durable softshell, water repellent finish, eco-friendly processing.
🛍️ Shop the Regatta Professional Collection
If you want workwear that delivers on durability, protection, responsible manufacturing, and good value, explore our Regatta Professional collection.
