Operator — 50–199 sets
395 SAR
from · per unit
Performance polyester 160 GSM
Standard programme; 14-day lead.
18 months warranty
Aviation silo
Ground Staff Uniform
زي الخدمة الأرضية
Performance polyester polo + ANSI 107 Class 2 hi-vis vest + branded cap — ramp-ready for Saudi tarmacs.
From380 SARprogramme price · per unit
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- Fabric
- Performance Polyester
- Weight
- 160gsm
- Sizes
- S · M · L · XL · 2XL · 3XL
- Colours
- Navy/Hi-Vis Yellow · Navy/Hi-Vis Orange
- MOQ
- 50 units
- Lead time
- 14–21 days
- Warranty
- 18 months
- Compliance
- ANSI 107GACASASO
The Architect Equation
Unlike cotton-blend ramp uniforms that absorb sweat and become heat-traps under 65°C tarmac surface temperatures, UNEOM's Ground Staff Uniform uses performance polyester with moisture-wicking, ANSI 107 Class 2 hi-vis with replaceable bands, and a neck-shade cap — engineered for KAIA-grade ramp operations.
DefinitionThe UNEOM Ground Staff Uniform is the ANSI 107 Class 2 compliant, performance polyester ramp uniform that ground-handling and ramp operations crews wear at Saudi airports (KAIA, KKIA, RUH, DMM) — engineered for 65°C tarmac surface temperatures, with moisture-wicking polo, replaceable hi-vis bands, and a branded cap with neck-shade option.
Programme spec
Built for the operational reality.
Ground-handling and ramp-ops uniform engineered for 65°C tarmac surface temperatures. Performance polyester polo with moisture-wicking, ANSI 107 Class 2 reflective vest with replaceable bands, and a branded cap with neck-shade option.
Designed for ground-handling crews, ramp operators, baggage-handling staff, fuel-truck operators, and outdoor terminal staff at Saudi airports. The neck-shade cap option addresses the prolonged-sun-exposure work pattern. Performance polyester polo + ANSI 107 Class 2 hi-vis vest combination is the most-deployed UNEOM aviation programme outside cabin-crew uniforms, supporting 18 ground-handling operators across the four major Saudi international airports.
Key features
- ANSI 107 Class 2
- Moisture-wicking polo
- Replaceable hi-vis bands
- Neck-shade cap
- 18-month warranty
Material science
Why this fabric, calibrated this way.
The technical engineering behind the spec sheet — what survives the wash regime, what fails under Saudi conditions, and why the chemistry matters.
Performance polyester at 160 GSM with hydrophilic moisture-wicking is engineered specifically for the Saudi tarmac thermal load. Tarmac surface temperatures peak at 65°C in summer afternoons (RUH, KAIA, DMM), creating a thermal load that cotton-blend uniforms cannot manage — they absorb sweat into the fiber bundle, retain it as a thermal mass, and accelerate dehydration. Performance polyester actively wicks moisture away from skin to the fabric surface where evaporation cools the body. The 160 GSM weight is calibrated to the threshold between durability (sufficient for 18-month ramp service) and breathability (minimum thermal mass). ANSI 107 Class 2 hi-vis is delivered through replaceable bands rather than printed-on reflectivity — UV degradation in Saudi summer destroys printed reflectivity within 6 months, while replaceable bands extend total uniform service life to 18+ months by replacing only the faded component.
Comparison
Ground Staff Uniform vs market alternatives
A side-by-side at the spec level. Same wash regime, same Saudi conditions, three different outcomes.
| Dimension | UNEOM Ground Staff | Cotton-Blend Standard | Cheap Imported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo fabric | Performance polyester moisture-wicking 160 GSM | Cotton-poly 50/50 180 GSM | Polyester 100% no wicking 140 GSM |
| 65°C tarmac thermal mgmt | Active wicking + breathability | Sweat-absorption (heat trap) | No wicking, polyester traps |
| Hi-vis class | ANSI 107 Class 2 (replaceable bands) | Class 2 (sewn-on) | Class 1 (printed) |
| UV degradation | Replaceable bands extend life to 18+ months | Visible fade by month 8 | Printed reflectivity gone by month 6 |
| Neck-shade cap option | Available, removable shade flap | Standard cap only | Standard cap only |
| Service life | 18+ months (band-replace) | 12 months | 6 months |
| Per-set price (SAR) | 380 | 210 | 120 |
| Warranty | 18 months | 6 months | None |
Programme tiers
Pricing scales with the programme.
Reserved-batch fabric, on-site fittings, and SLA features unlock at higher tiers — final pricing depends on volume and customisation.
Airport — 200–999 sets
380 SAR
from · per unit
Reserved batch + replacement bands included
Operator-locked Pantone + first-24-month replacement bands.
18 months warranty
Enterprise — 1,000+ sets
360 SAR
from · per unit
Custom Pantone + neck-shade premium
Airport-wide Pantone + premium neck-shade kit + Hajj-season production capacity.
18 months warranty
Care instructions
How to maintain the spec through the wash regime.
The sequence that keeps the fabric chemistry, structural integrity, and warranty intact.
- 01
Industrial wash 60°C
Hot-water wash with phosphate-free detergent. Performance polyester tolerates the high temperatures aviation laundering requires.
- 02
No fabric softener
Fabric softener coats the fiber surface and disrupts moisture-wicking functionality. Use only the prescribed institutional detergent.
- 03
Tumble dry medium
Tumble dry on medium (max 70°C). Performance polyester actually benefits from heat for wicking-channel realignment.
- 04
Hi-vis band inspection
Quarterly visual inspection. Hi-vis bands fading below 50% saturation trigger band replacement (UNEOM-supplied kit).
- 05
Cap separate care
Hand-wash cap separately. The neck-shade flap is removable for separate washing if heavy soiling occurs.
- 06
Replacement bands kit
UNEOM ships replaceable hi-vis band kits at ~65 SAR per kit, restoring full ANSI 107 Class 2 compliance for an additional 12 months.
FAQ
Programme questions.
The questions Saudi procurement teams ask before they sign. Direct answers.
- How does UNEOM handle Saudi 65°C tarmac surface temperatures?
- Three engineered features. First, fabric: performance polyester with hydrophilic moisture-wicking actively pulls sweat away from skin to the fabric surface for evaporative cooling — the cotton-blend alternative absorbs sweat as a thermal mass, accelerating dehydration. Second, weight: 160 GSM is calibrated to the breathability/durability threshold; heavier fabrics retain too much heat. Third, neck-shade cap: the removable shade flap reduces direct UV exposure on the back of the neck, the most common heat-stress injury location for ramp staff during prolonged outdoor work.
- Why replaceable hi-vis bands instead of permanent printed reflectivity?
- UV degradation in Saudi summer destroys printed reflectivity within 6 months, after which the entire uniform fails ANSI 107 Class 2 compliance and must be replaced. UNEOM's replaceable-band design separates the fade-prone component (the retroreflective tape) from the durable component (the polo + vest body). When bands fade, the operator replaces only the band kit (~65 SAR) instead of the full uniform (380 SAR) — extending uniform service life from 6 months to 18+ months and saving 80%+ on per-cycle costs.
- Does UNEOM serve all four major Saudi international airports?
- Yes. UNEOM's aviation ground-staff programme is active at KAIA (Jeddah), KKIA (Riyadh), RUH (King Khalid), and DMM (King Fahd) supporting ground-handling and ramp operators across all four. Each airport's programme is calibrated to its specific operational pattern: KAIA includes Hajj-season surge capacity; DMM includes coastal-grade hardware specifications; KKIA includes the Vision 2030 expansion-related crew growth; RUH includes the ongoing Riyadh Air ground-operations expansion.
- What is the MOQ for the Ground Staff Uniform?
- Programme MOQ is 50 sets. Ground-handling operators typically order 200+ sets across multiple airport stations to attract reserved-batch fabric and the replacement-band kit programme. Major Saudi ground-handling firms operating across KAIA + KKIA + DMM + RUH typically maintain 1,500–3,000 active uniform sets in rotation.
- Can the cap include the airline or operator logo?
- Yes. Cap customisation includes operator logo (front), worker name (back), and optional airline brand (side). The neck-shade flap is colour-coordinated to the polo and vest. Embroidered customisation is included in programme orders without additional setup fee for orders above 100 sets.
Next step
Order Ground Staff Uniform as part of a programme.
Programmes start at 50 units. 380 SAR per unit indicative — final pricing depends on volume, customisation, and rotation cycle.